Enjoy these offensive vintage ads and banned commercials and do take them lightheartedly. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1970s. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. I also started scanning some of the advertisements found within the comic books. May 16, 2016 a new infographic from gocompare reveals how much your old comics are currently worth.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. Old comic books, vintage comic books, vintage comics, vintage ads, vintage stuff, sweet memories, childhood memories, comic party, old advertisements what fun. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comics featuring that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america.
Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. List of important comics from the 1970s rare comics. Its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. Anyone have an insight, tricks, or any ideas on how i can get more attention to my items or attract the right buyers below is a list of what i. Old comic book ads that were total scams kryptonite rocks guff. Overstreet has been running its publication for over 35 years and is regarding by many as one of the leading sources for backissue comic book pricing. Apr 14, 2008 i have a few comic books from the 60s and 70 s that are in perfect condition. Simulates the mass destruction of civilians and their homes. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Comic books from the 70s, 80s and 90s do you remember. Top 20 comic books of the 70s geekery with dante d.
Popular british comic books of the 70s and 80s brit life. Weve arranged the rare comic books by series or main character. Whats more, the demand didnt stop even when the book. This is why as kids, every so often wed come across an ad in a comic book, for something we knew was too good to be true. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. Anyone have an insight, tricks, or any ideas on how i can get more attention to my items or attract the right buyers below is a list of what i have left. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Fantastic ads like these ruled the back of my beloved comic books with every issue.
Probably because its drawn by mad magazine superstar jack davis. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Vintage comic book ads that were too good to be true. It misses some of the truly interesting price points. Remember retro comic books and their ridiculous ads. Popular british comic books of the 70s and 80s it was a sad occasion for all of 3 days when i was 11 years old and i had to go to hospital to have my appendix removed. With all you need about informations, prices of comic books of the 70s, we always supply the cheapest cost, compare and the best service to you. Mar 09, 2007 my dad collected comics as a kid an now he wants to sell them but we dnt knw if they worth anything he has hundreds n he has the first eddition of dracula lives, the avengers, planet of the apes, savage sword of conan, the titans, ramapge monthly, super heros, and the 100th issue of the world of mighty marvel the hulk, as well as loads of spider man and captain america does any 1 know if they. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. How many of us who grew up in the 1960s and early 70s were. 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. In case these new comics are too good to include cheesy toy ads anymore, heres a handful of vintage advertisements to fill the void. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9.
List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic. But supply and demand, economic conditions, and even popular movies can influence how much a comic book is worth. Sep 10, 2014 comic book adverts of the 1960s70s its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. Spalding street ball ad originating in the 70s, this ad could be found in comics all the way into the mid 80s. Many times, these are even more memorable than the comic book itself. Im trying to where to access archives of comic series with their ads still included i started with comixology and marvel unlimited, but their issues dont include the original ads. One misconception is that the people selling them in the comic books are the ones that made them. Batman from the 30s to the 70s comic books, from the 30s to the 70s bridwell, e. If they dont, its a shame, because a lot of the enjoyment came from these strange little adverts directed. German soldiers always came molded in a sort of bluegray color and the u. Now, this is the bottom 50 of the top 100 most wanted comic books by.
Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Buster actually started out in the 1960s but was a kids classic right through to the 90s featuring the title character buster capp who was allegedly andy capps son. What was even better was the fact that the army set came with a german army set as well. In addition to the bestresearched pricing in the hobby, youll find market reports, key sales, indepth historical information, tips on grading, and the most complete record of comic books from the 1800s to the present. These classic ads in the back of comic books tricked kids from the 50s through the 80s. Remember, if you enjoy articles about comic books and cosplay then like my blog here and join my fb group at we love comics. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. I was in the first grade, and i decided to spend my candy money on a micronauts comic book instead. Theres nothing offensive or drinkworthy about this ad.
With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. But i can only imagine being a kid in the late 60s or 70s and actually. Scroll through the infographic below to learn how much your vintage comics may currently be worth. The campaign was so successful, that the slogan a skin you love to touch was used until the 1940s. Every kid worth his polybag and backing board just had to have one, and the resulting frenzy sent the book to the top of wizards top ten hottest books list for a thenrecord four months. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
I have a few comic books from the 60s and 70 s that are in perfect condition. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. If that fails then do what eye of night suggests and dump the whole thing at the comic shop. Buy products related to spiderman comic books 1970 products and see what customers say about spiderman comic books 1970 products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books hubpages. These classic ads in the back of comic books tricked kids from the through the vintage comic book ads that were total scams 20 photos the funny pictures. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. Im a college student in the process of doing a research project about how advertising in comic books has evolved over time. Oh well, that was the charge, and thats what we had to pay. Awesome comic book ads of the past informations about retrospace. Great advertisements from the golden age of comic books, a large size paperback that reprints in colour comic book ads from the forties and fifties. Many of the toy and video game ads are awesome, but you also see many other ads that showed up for decades within many different comics. Whether we like it or not, it is a piece of history worth seeing for everyone.
This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for. This is a very popular character, and any comics in really fine shape will find an appreciative home with collectors. Being born and raised in scotland meant an intermittent supply of such comic books capers. Enter a new era of collecting with the overstreet comic book price guide. Comic book adverts of the 1960s 70s its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore.
Every inch of ad space and illustration was taken up with everything important to a kid. You know what they neglected to mention in this ad. Most of these magazines way back then were brought over to glasgow as. At least, thats what vintage comicbook ads would have you believe. I am new to selling on ebay, i have sold maybe 15 auctions, and i just dont seem to be getting nearly what they are worth. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1970s. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. See our full thor comic books article for more about this character. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important. Easily search titles such as amazing spiderman, batman, xmen and the black panther. If todays generation y and zers accuse us baby boomers of being cynical and distrustful, well, i for one blame it all on comic books. From the 40s to the 70s, ads for grit would appear regularly in comics, not necessarily offering subscriptions but recruiting newsboys to sell. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable.
Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Before hitting doublefigures in years id given up on joining the the avengers or the justice league and was happy just to read of their incredible adventures in the pages of comics. Some of the most wellremembered comic strips from buster include dinah mite. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If they dont, its a shame, because a lot of the enjoyment came from these strange little adverts directed at kids. Jun 15, 2018 top 20 comic books of the 70s duration. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about comic books, vintage ads and vintage comics. Batman from the 30s to the 70s comic books, from the 30s to. Take the rest to the comic shop as eye of night suggests.
I really loved the backs of comic books almost as much as the book. Its well known, and there is a whole industry that thrives on it. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. One of my favorite ads thats on the back of at least 75% of my comic book collection. Get all good price and hot deals of comic books of the 70s here. The only way your bill will change to a highervalue one is if you preload the requisite cash into this. Simply click any of the links below to see more details of the rarest comics featuring that character, and the minimum they are worth. George has the story of one fan who bought one, which resulted in an er visit and 28 stitches. Wonder woman, batman and superman comics abound, plus scores of others are only a few clicks away. Old comic books vintage comic books vintage comics vintage labels vintage ads vintage newspaper old advertisements advertising ads classic comics. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics.
Start your comic book search using the premier free comic book price guide. If you choose to sell those few cherrypicked items then perhaps you might consider selling them as sets on ebay with a hefty reserve. Official overstreet comic book price guide is a yearly publications which details the changes in the resale value of a comic over the last year. The strange history of comic book advertisements syfy wire. Well for how people thought of new york in the 70s, i assume the ad makers wanted to make sure people didnt think she was a. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want.
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