So you have your books purchased and stored inside bags and safely secured with boards. The new collectors guide to the comic universe comic book daily. Collecting original comic art with glen david gold. Collecting comic books is an age old staple of simple investments, with even greater numbers of people taking part in it due to the current rise in popularity for superheroes. If you are collecting for your own personal enjoyment you can hardly go wrong spending a dollar or less on comics. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.
If you are anything like me collecting comics is more than just a one time thing. Comic book grading 101 for lapsed comic book collectors. When you read comic books, you soar into the sky with your favorite comic book hero and fight outrageous battles against doc ock or lex luthor. Whether youre cleaning out your own personal fortress of solitude to make room in your house, or if youre another comic shop like fill out the form below or call us at 180089373 and let us know know what youve got. Sell comic books we buy comic books searchlightcomics. We carry a full line of bcw brand comic book collector supplies. Original comic art to sell for the comic book legal defense fund at heritage. For comic book collectors the overstreet comic book price guide is the one resource that is needed above all. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The hobby of kings and queens youve probably heard the old saying that coin collecting is the hobby of kings. I came from a small town, my friends didnt collect them and, as always seems to be a problem, i am a woman.
However, many collectors have trouble finding comics that they feel would be worth collecting and dont really know what to do with them when they do. Comic book collecting 101 by patrick rittenhouse submitted on august 19, 2008 collecting comic books is a source of joy for many comic book and graphic novel enthusiasts. The largest publicly available collection of comic books in the united states is housed in the newspaper and current periodical reading room. Jan 07, 2016 hopefully, this post as well as the sequel posts ill be publishing in the future will help you on your way to starting your own comic book collection. How to start collecting comic books sparkle city comics. Some popular comic book franchises include spiderman, superman, xmen, batman, green lantern, and continue reading. Ever since the first time i held a comic book in my hands all i. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Nov 27, 2012 collecting original comic art with glen david gold. Best comic books and graphic novels of 2018 thrillist. Click for larger image golden age comic book extenders pack of 200 by bcw retail. Comic collection tips from a real comic book man wired. It cites a number of instances in which collectors had accumulated several hundred books over the past 3040 years, anticipating the day when they. If youre a new reader or a lapsed one then this is the episode for you.
This app is perfect for any and all comic book collectors. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. For all the collectors out there r comicbookcollecting. Whether you are a reader or a longtime collector this app has a variety of tools that allows you to organize and catalog your collection. Comic collecting supplies, page 1 featured specials. Jun, 20 5 comic book series that could be excellent investments alcon entertainment recently picked up the tv rights to to the series, described as a horror comic for nonhorror fans, and selfpublished. You have added them to your handy spreadsheet or updated your collection online. We love comic books so much, we dont just sell them, we buy them too. New fun later known as more fun would be a staple title for the fledgling company and run 127 issues.
Starting a comic book collection appears in 3 issues. Comic reading friends and comic book store employees often love to talk about their hobby, so they can. In this industry and when it comes to collecting comic books, condition is king and unfortunately grading. I began collecting comics when i was only seven years of age. The cover is usually a glossy paper with the interior of a higher quality paper with the consistency of newspaper. That said, i find the best way to enjoy collecting is to just be open to it. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. Definition of comic book collecting in the dictionary. Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule and see whos attending.
The 44th edition of the overstreet comic book price guide came out several weeks back and id like to take this a bit tardy opportunity to chime in with some thoughts. However, if your comic books arent in good condition, you could be missing out on money, according to robert scott, owner of comickaze comics books and more and head of the comic book industry alliance. Come join children driving robots as we explain the basic rules of comic book collecting. I hope this advice is useful for anyone who buys comic books on ebay especially to those of you in the uk who buy from overseas. Just like in any other hobby, the world of comic books has its own language.
Have you ever wanted to own a piece of original comic book art. Btw, good luck finding a high grade copy for a low price. We will also share some of our personal experiences from the hunt, both good and bad. Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies bags. Ive left nothing out this guide is dedicated to you. Bcw life magazine size backing boards are compatible with all life magizine size comic bags that we carry. From tanehisi coates black panther reboot to the indies, these are the best comic books and graphic novels of 2018. Major comics companies have titles with histories that span decades of publication, and if you are new to a particular arc, it can be hard to even decide where to start. This art is usually combined with text, most often presented in a series of. There are many hobbies that, like coin collecting, involve collecting, antiques, and art.
For comic books, the slightest damage to the cover will diminish the worth of your collection, so you buy security protectors and get the most prized possessions in. The comic book collection newspaper and current periodical. Buy products related to comic book collections and see what customers say about comic book collections on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. Comicbook investing is a funny businessand sometimes a profitable one. Following on from my article on a parents guide to collecting comics, heres an article aimed at those of you who are new to the world of collecting comics when i started collecting comics i knew only that i had read the crow and loved the daredevil movie and wanted to read those books. Not only is comic book collecting fun for enthusiasts, theres a robust market for used comic books on sites like ebay.
With the wide selection of comics available, it can be hard to find a starting point on your own. Jul 21, 2014 this entry was posted in general and tagged aspiration and might, comic, comic books, comic collecting, comic collection, comic issue, comics, dc comics, forbidden planet, gail simone, graphic novels, guide for beginners, how to, how to collect comics, how to guide, how to start your comic collection, image, kelly sue deconnick, marvel comics. Information and translations of comic book collecting in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Thats why i have decided to create the ultimate goto guide on getting started with comic book collecting the quickest, easiest way possible. Ever wonder what it means when a comic book is described as golden age. It will become your best friend as you delve into comic book collecting. Welcome to comic books 101, the complete, definitive and supercool guide to the universe of caped crusaders, irradiated spiders, fantastic foursomes and the supertalents behind their creation. Todays post is geared towards beginners, and is intended to introduce the idea of collecting comic books as an investment including terms, general collection techniques, etc. Comic books 101 the comic book as we know it today is a softcover magazine of sequential artwork a number of pictures in order and words that when used together tell a story. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies such as poly bags, mylars, backer boards, short and long boxes, life extenders, showcases, acrylic screwdowns, and more. Comic book collecting buy sell trade has 28,393 members. This was back in 1964 at the very height of what collectors call the silver age of comics. Heres some tips to get started, from your comic book experts at sparkle city comics.
Its superman comics and comic books are one of the most pervasive and influential media forms of 20thcentury popular culture. Collecting and investing tips archives comic book daily. If you truly dont love the artwork and literature that goes behind each one of the issues that were made, dont start collecting. The bcw life magazine backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Ive been collecting comic books, in one form or another, ever since i was 10 years old. Comic book collecting is not the same as comic book reading. Comic books 101 a brief history and overviewcomic book terms. Top 5 mistakes new comic book collectors make gem mint collectibles duration. May 09, 20 despite the comic book show you see on tv nowadays, they will not make you famous. An introduction to collecting comic books liveabout. Will explains the best ways to start reading comics. Comicreading friends and comic book store employees often love to talk about their hobby, so they can. Unikeeps comic book binder is the coolest archivalsafe way to store a comic collection, and you wont find it in any stores.
Lets take a look at how coin collecting compares to other hobbies. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. I remember with great disdain how difficult it was to get in to collecting.
Is this the valiant age caring for your comic books. Comic books have long served as a source of popular reading material. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. My own collection is modest, with just a few graphic novels and random issues, but i. In any collecting category, there are certain items that every collector wants to own. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Graphic novels, like the comic books they parallel, rely to a high degree on visual art. Comic book database software, catalog your comic collection. Doctor who comics day come join us this saturday for doctor who comics day. After college he landed a tech job in silicon valley but held on to all 1,200 of his comics, including several hundred early issues of marvels xmen, which his research suggested had grown in. Oct 30, 20 after college he landed a tech job in silicon valley but held on to all 1,200 of his comics, including several hundred early issues of marvels xmen, which his research suggested had grown in. Collecting every issue of action comics is a monumental task, but collecting only issues featuring a secondary, backup hero is much easier. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. A survey of current scholarly indexes demonstrates that researchers in the fields of history, sociology, and literature are discovering that studying comic books provides unique and valuable insights on 20thcentury culture.
Comic book collecting doesnt have to be confined to the dark recesses of moms basement anymore. I think its safe to assume that the majority of us will definitely recommend getting into the comic book graphic novel world. Wsjs steve rosenbush talks to vincent zurzolo, coo of metropolis collectibles. To be fair, youre asking if collecting comics is a good hobby in the comicbooks subreddit. Starting or even just expanding an existing comic book collection can seem a little daunting. Collecting comic books wont make you rich, nor will it make you respectable. Ive received a few emails from new collectors asking for a collecting 101 guide. Getting started faq glossary related subreddits helpful links podcasts.
And, with so many published each and every year, there are bound to be pun intended plenty of classics which become collector favorites. Despite the comic book show you see on tv nowadays, they will not make you famous. However, without any prior knowledge or idea of what to do, it can get pretty confusing. As an obsessive comic book fan, ive spent years collecting doodles. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. Comic book collecting buy sell trade public group facebook. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies. Every drop in condition from, say, good to fair to poor reduces. Epic comic book collection haul bronze age ebay mystery box unboxing key. For the purposes of this column, oa refers to the original artwork of the individual pages found in periodical comic books, and graphic novels. How to collect comic books for beginners comic sense 101 comics n stuff. Pages in category comic book collecting the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. When you collect comics, you may not only have to spend a whole lot more money than you did when you. Or are you just interested in the world of collecting.
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