The standard guide to golden age comics is the 2006 edition from krause publications, who have been publishing outstanding books about collectibles for many years. Golden age superhero stories, including ajax the sun man by otto binder. Kid colt outlaw comic lot 10 western golden age 10 cent marvel silver. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. The golden age of comics comics have been in existence since the end of the 19th century, but it was after the depression that the popularity of newspaper cartoons expanded into a major industry. If you need a comic reader app for your pc, i suggest cdisplay dime comics for ipad is an ios application. If you need a comic reader app for your pc, i suggest cdisplay. Dec 30, 2005 the standard guide to golden age comics is the 2006 edition from krause publications, who have been publishing outstanding books about collectibles for many years. The golden age for comic books is known for plots that dont appear in modern day comics. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman. Comic books as we know them have been around since the 1930s. In better shape, unrestored, you are likely to get serious cash for your find. The golden age of comic books has not only shaped some of the stories, heroes and villains we all know and love today, but it left behind some of the most valuable comic books around since they are historically.
They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the mid 1930s and ending around the mid1950s. Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. Mar 02, 2016 each age has a different feel and tone to them. Combat, plastic man, police comics, smash comics and the spirit. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet. Important note on most expensive modern comic books. When i saw this collection golden age western comics edited by steven brower of old west comics for a reasonable price on amazon, i immediately ordered a copy.
Top 10 golden age comics comic book boys sell your comics. The future of investing in golden age comics by mitchell. Vengeance of bane special 1993 1st appearance of bane. The top 10 most valuable golden age comic books superworld. Some modern books do increase in value, but will likely never be as valuable as their predecessors. Pluto in the legend of coyote rock 1945 one sheet disney. Ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020 ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020. Dime comics website is a database of 8214 golden age comic books. Golden age, silver age, bronze age, and copper to modern age. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Find the value of the dc comic golden age miniseries. Apr 03, 2017 comic books as we know them have been around since the 1930s. The golden age of comics was a time of superheroes like superman and batman.
Investing in golden age dc comics on a budget cbsi comics. They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and affordability. Ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Item kid colt outlaw comic lot of 10 comics marvel western comic. Throughout the golden age, comics as a medium were not yet synonymous with superheroes as a genre horror stories, funny animals, mysterysolving detectives, westerns, romances, reporters wearing a press hat, and more all remained popular throughout this period, in some cases more popular than. The fact that the golden age of comic books occurred alongside the great depression and world war two is no coincidence.
Coverless books will typically sell for a percentage of the good condition value. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. If you have later issues, then see our detective comics price guide for values. The golden age of comics comics have been in existence since the end of the 19th century, but it was after the depression that the popularity of newspaper cartoons expanded into a. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Golden age experts of the collectors society participated in the heritage auctionscertified guaranty company poll, conducted by society members benjamin j. Most experts agree that the platinum age lasted until 1938. Quality comics was an american comic book publishing company that operated from 1937 to 1956 and was largely influential in creating the golden age of comic books. It began in the 1930s and lasted until the early 1950s.
Captain america comics 1941 golden age 35 coverless 0. Bound volumes trade paperbacks hardcover books other comic related books. We include new 20192020 record sales and minimum values. Comic books have increasingly become a mainstream collectible investment. I would purchase comic books on lash larue, tim holt, the lone ranger, roy rogers and other older western heroes. The golden age of comic books blog and podcast home. Each age and genre has generated their fair share of must have blue chip comic books. Golden age comics and collectibles 95 king st west, brockville, ontario k6v 3r1 rated 4.
The goal was identifying golden age comic books 19371949 with the most impressive covers. Most popular golden age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Comic books that are professionally graded by companies like the certified guarantee co cgc and receive a grade of 9. The very early archies which also include his appearances in pep comics are very desirable and can bring thousands in good shape. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. This guide to strictly the golden age of comics covers titles from 1938 to 1956 with some 30,000 prices and is edited by alex malloy and stuart wells iii, the same men who edit the. The first decade and a half of comic books has been labeled as the golden age. The condition grade of a comic book is an extremely important factor to consider when buying comic books for investment. As a result, they are sought after by childrens book collectors, and in many cases, their value has increased greatly. Golden age books tend to be wider than silver and bronze. Its almost hard to believe that comics cover price.
The series touches on most of the major golden age heroes, and many of the minor ones. Determining the value of your vintage silver age comic books for. Rare and key comic books that are coverless in many cases may sell for a percentage of guide value depending on the specific comic title and issue number. The first recorded use of the term golden age was by richard a.
It is important to note that when i say golden age, i do mean 1940s comic books. Labonog, keston fulcher, robert cat conrad, and matt nelson. Dcs run of character revivals from the goldenage struck gold once again with their 60s reboot of green lantern. The golden age is a 1993 fourissue elseworlds comic book miniseries by writer james robinson and artist paul smith. Two of the most common are androids and heroes that needed to convince someone close, or the public at large, that their heroic persona and their alter ego were in fact different people. Otherwise the quicker you consign the more value will be returned to you if you sell early on any long term decline in a crisis. I believe the golden age is 1938 with the debut of action comics right through december of 1949. Lupoff in an article, rebirth, published in issue one of the fanzine comic art in april 1960 history.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Most popular golden age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Top 50 valuable golden age comics the golden age greats are also the worlds most.
These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. The golden age of comic books has not only shaped some of the stories, heroes and villains we all know and love today, but it left behind some of the most valuable comic books around since they are historically significant and in fairly low supply. Please browse by publishers or series names and check out all the great covers. It concerns the golden age dc comics superheroes entering the 1950s and facing the advent of mccarthyism. Notable, longrunning titles published by quality included blackhawk, feature comics, g. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. We do not currently have enough data to support a fair market value for comics. Here are a few more examples of golden age comic books.
Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. The golden age 19391949 marks a terrific teamup between the folio society and marvel comics. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. Read more about collectible superman comics here and our action comics price guide here. I would only buy cgc graded comic books, and would give a preference to pedigree collections, like the mile high books. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic books. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal.
Some consider the golden age 1938 to 1945 and the atom age 1946 to 1956. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. This includes comic strips and other media that developed into the comic book over time. This is the facebook page for bill jourdains golden age of comic books blog and podcast. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. Reprints of classic comic books and strips of yesteryear, alongside articles about comics history. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comicbook series, featuring several different heroes.
Enjoy free downloads of as many issues as you like straight to your computer. May 22, 2011 the golden age comic books that you should be buying today. Notable absences from the lineup are superman, batman, and wonder woman, despite all three originating in the golden age of comic books the golden age is nominally a what if. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Or if you think having it graded will help with the value at all. Maybe its the kid in me, but i cant wrap my head around thinking of comics as an investment, despite there obvious value. Here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Golden age comics public domain comic books collectible. There are a few steps that are necessary for figuring out how much your gold or silver age comics are worth.
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