The current value of individual comics can vary across the board. Some issues
They have been known to bring in a six-figure monetary value, while other issues are not even
well worth the price you paid for them. Action Comics #1 (Superman’s introduction) in
mint condition has been listed for a value of $650,000. A pretty neat piece of change.
So Weird Science Issue #13, in near mint condition, can fetch a respectable price.
$5,750 tag. There are also a multitude of previous editions bought at a newsstand price of
around 5 dollars, which is now worth even less than that.
So how do you go about determining the true value of your individual collections?
This is not an easy task or one to be taken lightly. The value of the comic is very
perceived value and will vary greatly, depending on which opinion you choose
continue. Of course, if there is a reputable comic book dealer in your local area that you
are comfortable dealing with, get their input. But in all my research so far,
It seems that “The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide” is the most active comic book bible.
book collectors
I have my copy in electronic format, accessible from my desktop. is very useful. If you
If you really want to understand how much your magazines are worth, the first thing you need to do is
to determine the physical condition of each comic. Is it a poor raggedy ass with pages?
is missing and needs a paper clip to hold it together or has never been opened since
purchased and appears to be in perfect condition? Even new comics may not
make grade mint or mint condition.
Overstreet provides a very detailed description of all the grades and subgrades used in the
Scale from 0.5 to 10.0, generally acceptable to all comic book fans. if you follow his
explanations of the fitness and grading scale, you will get a good idea of the
conditions of your own collection.
The next step in your pricing exercise is to go through the myriad of pages to find
your particular problems. Together with its physical and grade conditions now determined,
you can find the current assumed value of your problem.
This guide also has tips on how to collect, keep, and store your comics. and so?
defines the different eras (Golden Age, Silver Age, etc.) that the history of comics has had
moved through
I guess if I had to mention one drawback to this guide, it would be the fact that there is so much
Lots of information to review, it might take you a while to devour the entire book.
However, once you are well acquainted with the guide and comfortable with it, you may want to consider
Become an expert in your own right and help your friends collect and
questions about prices
I think this guide is an invaluable and inexpensive resource and I don’t think so.
think you will be disappointed. You can visit Heritage Comics at
http://www.comic-book-collection-made-easy.com/CBPG for more information on the guide.
While you’re there, you might want to browse the Heritage site. there are some very
interesting topics there. If you have never seen the Heritage Comics site before and
Really enjoy it, just remember where you heard it (ha ha). of course if you
I’d rather have a print copy of the Overstreet Guide, I’m sure your local comic
store would have a copy and I hope this little review helped you with your pricing questions.
