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Jan 06, 2016 always a tier 1 silver age key issue, xmen 1 has recently been overshadowed by the price spikes of all the avengers related books on this list. Get in on new comic subscriptions and never miss an issue again. I enjoy reading silver age marvel on the unlimited app. This kindle e book is part of a series of short books that looks at the history of the marvel comics universe in the silver age of comics. Bestselling comics of the silver age 196069 quiz by. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This title looks at the first two issues of the avengers, published in 1963, and features the original avengers lineup before the hulk left, and precaptain america. As might be expected key comic books from this period now demand some very high prices indeed, the first appearances of some of these major comic book characters have become the holy grail for comic book collectors worldwide, below you will find a list of just some of the valuable comics of the silver age, they are not in any particular order as prices paid can vary as condition of a comic. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment.
The silver age lasted from 1954 or 1956 to about 1970 though some people count everything up until 1985 as part of it, folding in the the bronze age of comic books. The silver age of comic books is a period of time during which many notable comic book characters were created. Mile high comics provides new, used, and collectible comic books, trade. Here is your chance to pick up those very hard to find issue comic books at a big discount. Check out the current edition available this july for jamies comprehensive marketplace report representing todays comicbook retailing and collecting markets. All scans are exclusive property of mile high comics, inc. Tm and may not be used on other websites without prior authorization. The value of many silver age dc comic books are increasing. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get. Find a comic book shop near you in the local shops section.
Following mounting criticism regarding the negative influence comics, which gravitated towards other genres such as romance and horror following the end of wwii, supposedly had on violence in kids, the comic code authority was created. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence. After more than 17 years without the flash, dc comics debuted barry allen as the flash in the 4th issue of their new comic which would quickly develop into a venue for the. Tips for buying silver age dc comic books cosmic comics.
Personally, with the exception of a few big time dealers, i dont really know where to look for silver books at. Chad busby, the owner of busby antiques, has worked in this area of collecting for over 32 years, and has that knowledge. A brief history of the silver age the silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. Mile high comics your new and collectible comic book store.
Browse certified comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. Do i believe the sa keys will stay cool in terms of value no not for a minute. I heard from reliable sources that the buyer of the 9. Book quiz, comic books quiz, age, best selling, circulation, publisher, silver. Find vintage comics from golden age comics dealers, silver age comics dealers, comic book dealers, and other resources. In october 1956, issue number four of showcase comics included a story called whirlwind adventures of the fastest man alive the flash. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Can you name the bestselling comics of the silver age 196069. The silver age of comics is marked with a returned focus towards superhero comics. Top dollar paid for bronze, silver and golden age comics.
Any posts about jack kirbys or neal adams silver age work should post. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for. In october 1956, issue number four of showcase comics included a story called whirlwind adventures of the. The collections timespan ranges from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s, and includes many thousands of comic books in the superhero, scifi, and horror genres. Similar to the digital comic museum, which we wrote about last week, comic book plus contains a near inexhaustible quantity of golden and silver age comic books. Silver age key value and sales trends the highs and lows. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and modern ages. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Aug 31, 2016 as might be expected key comic books from this period now demand some very high prices indeed, the first appearances of some of these major comic book characters have become the holy grail for comic book collectors worldwide, below you will find a list of just some of the valuable comics of the silver age, they are not in any particular order as prices paid can vary as condition of a comic. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. One response to silver age key value and sales trends the highs and lows. This was definitely not the case of a rising tide lifting all boats. The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. Why some comic books become far more valuable than others is usually quite easy to see, age, first appearance, start of a well known storyline, artists first work etc can all play a part in determining the collectability of a certain book.
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This kindle ebook is part of a series of short books that looks at the history of the marvel comics universe in the silver age of comics. The process of buying silver age marvel comics cosmic comics. The styles of the books were done in homage to the comics of the actual silver age. Collectible silver age superhero comics mixed lots 195669 for. Get the best deals on collectible silver age superhero comics mixed lots 1956 69 when you. Can you name the bestselling comics of the silver age. 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. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. Get the best deals on silver age superhero comics 1956 1969. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests.
Saw this over in the ga thread and figured i would borrow it and start a list here. Although it is undeniable that batman brought lots of new comic fans to dc, they mostly only bought batman titles, as did a lot of existing comics buyers, to the obvious detriment of almost the rest of the dc line. Posted by d422 under the 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by.
Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the. Marvel tales comic book lot 19 silver age books mightiest masterpieces. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. The asm run is one of several purchased initially en masse by a single buyer who then had the run slabbed shortly. Age comics silver age comics bronze age comics cgc graded comics answer to.
The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. Historian will jacobs suggests the silver age ended in april 1970 when the man who had started it, julius schwartz, handed over green lantern starring one of the first revived heroes of the era to the newguard team of denny oneil and neal. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Thanos in 24 different comic book artist styles by jakub debski. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border you can easily access from the rear. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. I dont know any more than that but i trust the source unless someone here knows for sure it didnt happen. Comic book are a field of collection that require very specialized knowledge to accurately assess value. At the time, the comicbook industry was suffering from two major setbacks. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books. After nearly sixty issues of jack kirby captain america covers in the silver age, a five year span, along comes this one.
With this reinvention of a golden age comicbook character called the flash, the silver age of comics had begun. Silver age comic values comic book values comic book. Mile high comics is americas largest comics dealer, with over 10 million. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. This comic price guide includes minimum values and record sales. Palmer and illustrated by frank kuchenmeister, was a platinum age book featuring reprints of a newspaper strip featuring the life story of edison which ran august to november 1927.
Cycles in everything this includes the ga except for the top 5 or 6 books. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver agecirca 19561970. Sell my comic books begins 2020 with a huge golden to silver age purchase. This black comic book frame turns your timeless comics into a piece of art. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr.
We are buying and selling silver golden age comic book. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger publishing houses. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and. Writer, web entrepreneur, and comic book dealer who is an advisor to the. Read our blog for our latest thoughts and findings. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. Learn which silver age comics are the most valuable comic books from the mid 50s to 1970. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. Well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. Links to silver age dealers cgc comic book collectors chat. All are unslabbed in fine to very fine condition except a few with creased or missing covers.
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