Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. This was definitely not the case of a rising tide lifting all boats. 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 styles of the books were done in homage to the comics of the actual silver age. All scans are exclusive property of mile high comics, inc. 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. 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. Can you name the bestselling comics of the silver age 196069. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. 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. 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. Oneowner collection of the very best silver age comics featuring key issues from marvel, dc, gold key, tower, warren, and others. I heard from reliable sources that the buyer of the 9.
All are unslabbed in fine to very fine condition except a few with creased or missing covers. Find a comic book shop near you in the local shops section. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver agecirca 19561970. Marvel tales comic book lot 19 silver age books mightiest masterpieces. In october 1956, issue number four of showcase comics included a story called whirlwind adventures of the fastest man alive the flash. 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. Silver age comic values comic book values comic book. The market is not as soft on this book right as it was a year ago, with good to very good examples seemingly affordable compared to the other comics on this list.
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. This black comic book frame turns your timeless comics into a piece of art. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook.
One response to silver age key value and sales trends the highs and lows. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. 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. Sell my comic books begins 2020 with a huge golden to silver age purchase. Silver age key value and sales trends the highs and lows. 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. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books.
Here is your chance to pick up those very hard to find issue comic books at a big discount. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly. The process of buying silver age marvel comics cosmic comics. I dont know any more than that but i trust the source unless someone here knows for sure it didnt happen. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border you can easily access from the rear. Nov 10, 2016 well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Posted by d422 under the 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Overall the values of silver age keys over the last few years illustrate the investment comic book. Parkers records and comics features an extensive inventory of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and collectible comic books that include classic comic book publishers like dell comics, marvel comics, dc comics, archie comics, charleton, gold key and many others.
Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. Links to silver age dealers cgc comic book collectors chat. Parkers records and comics features an extensive inventory of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and collectible comic books that include classic comic book publishers like dell comics, marvel comics, dc comics, archie. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for.
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The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. Browse certified comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. At the time, the comicbook industry was suffering from two major setbacks. Silver age of comic books has been listed as one of the language and literature good articles under the good article criteria. The bcw comic book frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence. Thanos in 24 different comic book artist styles by jakub debski. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. This comic price guide includes minimum values and record sales. 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. 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. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. A brief history of the silver age the silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. Top dollar paid for bronze, silver and golden age comics.
Mile high comics your new and collectible comic book store. 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. Tips for buying silver age dc comic books cosmic comics. 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. I enjoy reading silver age marvel on the unlimited app. Bestselling comics of the silver age 196069 quiz by. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. 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. Read our blog for our latest thoughts and findings. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
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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. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. Links to silver age dealers cgc comic book collectors. Check out the current edition available this july for jamies comprehensive marketplace report representing todays comicbook retailing and collecting markets. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. Get in on new comic subscriptions and never miss an issue again. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Tm and may not be used on other websites without prior authorization. Personally, with the exception of a few big time dealers, i dont really know where to look for silver books at.
We are buying and selling silver golden age comic book. 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. The silver age of comic books is a period of time during which many notable comic book characters were created. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it.
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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. More than 56 boxes of comics, from golden age to silver age, with multiple copies of many key issues, and runs of superscarce suspense and horror comics. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. 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. 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. Mile high comics provides new, used, and collectible comic books, trade.
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