We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Action comics is nothing less than the comic book that introduced superman, the first major superhero character as the term is commonly defined. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the. The origins and first appearances of supergirl who now has her available at sunday internet comics auction. Continued in action comics volume 2 in the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after specific characters. However, there are individual issues which have emerged as very desirable, such as amazing spiderman 252, 300, avengers 196, batman 386, batman adventures 12, new mutants 98, walking dead 1, 19, teenage mutant ninja turtles 1 1st print, cerebus 1 through 4, albedo 2, and miracle man 15. View market values for books, store your collection, and. It features the first appearance of several comic book. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Aug 24, 2014 online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. I am looking at copies of action comics 242 1st brainiac and 252 1st supergirl. Yet each one comic had its own special theme and represented an event or a sign of the times. Action comics 242 and 252 value silver age comic books. Celebrate issues of action comics with an allstar lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all. Comic backissue prices had stabilized by the end of the 1960s. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. He was contacted by bob overstreet, who was doing the same thing.
In 1970, jerry bails, who had recently published the collectors guide to the first heroic age, was considering creating a comic book price guide. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. I am a big superman fan and am looking to purchase a keysemikey action comics issue. When dc comics ushered in the silver age of comic books in 1956 with the. The action figure hobby has never really had an industry standard source for action figure values unlike other hobbies. From todays explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary curt swan to the man of tomorrows futurethis very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in superman stories. You do need to be willing to put up with nonlinear storytelling, its not always an easy comic to read but if you put in the effort, you get fantastic reward. Sep 11, 2011 unlike so many morrison books, you wont have to read a page twice to understand it, and much of that is down to morales. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Action comics comic book superman and big barda dc comics no. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Dc, however, credits al plastino as the inker of this particular cover.
Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of. They poked fun at current events in a safe and satirical way making light of social. The main feature is about superman s battle with a onetime villain, metallo. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing. You do need to be willing to put up with nonlinear storytelling, its not always an easy comic to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Comic books had an appeal because they told the story of daytoday life through short lines, irony, and random moments.
If theres anything you can call a disappointment, its that for morrisons fans, it may be almost too conventional. Your ip and username will be stored with the information. From todays explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by. Buy action the story of a violent comic first edition by barker, martin isbn. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Action comics, national comics publishing canada, action comics, simcoe canada, action comics, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world.
However, i am having trouble putting a value on these books because the sales are very infrequent and gpa is all over the plac. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art. With this renumbering comes a new creative team featuring comics legend grant morrison and fanfavorite artist rag morales. Action comics vol 1 252 dc database fandom dc wiki.
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. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. They poked fun at current events in a safe and satirical way making light of social causes. The action figure hobby has never really had an industry. Youll find that the vast majority of comics from these eras are too common to create much excitement. This book features the first appearance of supergirl. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title.
For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. After morrisons run ended at issue 18, the next few issues are less perfect. Supergirl american comic strip superhero britannica. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Action comics 252, 1st supergirl sell my comic books. Learn the values of individual action comics, and find out what your early superman comics are worth with our free. The prices found here are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in collecting publications, and public auction results. The first appearance of supergirl in action comics 252 makes this a must. When was the first comic book printed do you collect action. The hobbizine comic book value guide provides market prices for stamps in all grades from good to mint. The character was created by writer otto binder and designed by artist al plastino.
The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands. Several comic historians list the inker as stan kaye, an artist who handled many of. The prices found here are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists. The overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. We carry comics from all generations including new marvel and dc. Supergirl is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. In 1970, jerry bails, who had recently published the collectors guide to the first heroic age, was considering creating a comic book price. Unlike so many morrison books, you wont have to read a page twice to understand it, and much of that is down to morales.
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