Human Torch #2 (#1). The book has reached an astounding $1. Thunder Agents 4, 7, 8 Idw, Dynamo, Lightning, Noman, Janus, Raven, 3 Book Lot Y. 5) copy of Action Comics 1 was sold at an auction for $1, 500, 000. Free price guide and tracking database. 1 Variations of Journey into Mystery #83. When it comes to valuable comics, the Golden Age was pretty much ruled by DC. The first appearance of Thor is a piece of comic book history, and Journey into Mystery 83 can net owners a nice payday. 00 Seller: djbrady4u (202). As a global company based in the US with operations in other countries, Etsy must comply with economic sanctions and trade restrictions, including, but not limited to, those implemented by the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the US Department of the Treasury. Detective Comics #27. PBA Galleries assumes no liability for any damages incurred during storage.
This Journey Into Mystery #83 sale looks like our first big record of 2012, kicking off the year right by more the doubling the previous public sale of any copy of the book. Wizard Magazine #155 September 2004 Jim Lee Alex Ross Jam Cover Celebrity Issue. While his origin is slightly changed later, it turns out that Blake had always been Thor, but his father, Odin, wanted Thor to experience life as human and wiped all memories of godhood from his mortal brain. Values range from $330, 000 to around $491, 000, with a 2010 copy fetching $367, 000 at auction. This is another one of the rarest comic books. Use it for buying, trading, selling... ~ Jeff. THIS HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY GRADED 8. What people are saying... Folks at Mavin have a great site that can definitely help you price your sales/buys. Anyway, an "inexpensive" way to fill that huge gap in your collection! Total shipping costs include a packing fee, carriage and insurance. Try to avoid Marvel chipping, and look for a copy with most of the damage on the back cover. Often cited as the best-known comics that marked the start of the Silver Age of Comic Books, Showcase 4 was published by DC Comics in October 1956 that featured the whirlwind adventures of a newer version of the Flash. Check them before you throw them out–if they are the right issues and in good condition, they could be worth a not-so-small fortune.
All accepted bids are contracts and are considered final and non withdrawable. Clients placing bids at auction agree to pay the full purchase price of any lots for which the client is the winning bidder and further acknowledge and agree to these Conditions of Sale. Back-up stories: "The Perfect Crime" with script by Lee, art by Don Heck; "When the Jungle Sleeps" with script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko; and a two-page text story, "Discovery. " The Marvel key issue comics from the 1960s have long had their "first appearance" movie values baked in. "When the Jungle Sleeps, " script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A lion is given superhuman intelligence by a nuclear test; It plans to attack humanity, but quickly loses its enhanced intelligence. RECORD ONLY, NO COMIC. Anyone who wants a world-class collection must have a high-grade copy of this issue in their portfolio -- a surefire hit! The lastest record to fall is for the first appearance of Thor in Journey Into Mystery #83. It's generally a tough book -- we get it far less often than some of the other Silver Age keys -- and the fuss about Jane Foster taking up the mantle has led to renewed interest in early Thor issues. It is not a science.
Always know what you have and how much it's worth. Founded in 2002, this unbelievable run of Journey Into Mystery (28 books in total) contains many of the highest graded examples of each issue, most of which are in certified 9. A copy of this issue sold for almost half a million dollars in 2012. If more copies turned over, then it would be higher up the hot list for sure. A list and description of 'luxury goods' can be found in Supplement No. With the Amazing Spider-Man #1, the most identifiable superhero marked his own solo comic book title that also featured the first Fantastic Four crossover. By using any of our Services, you agree to this policy and our Terms of Use. White Widow #6 - Ale Garza Gold Foil Cover. Believe it or not but the Incredible Hulk started off as grey in his first appearance and not a big green guy as we would all recombine today. 5 to Part 746 under the Federal Register. Your account will be active until the end of your billing cycle, at which time you will be able to log in, but you won't be able to save items or view your collections. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Spider-man Versus Wolverine #1 Direct And News Stand Lot Of 2.
All-Star Comics #8 features the Justice Society of America. Hiding in a cave, he finds a walking stick. In this story, the Sandman, a masked vigilante, investigates the disappearance of actress Vivian Dale at her estate. Property may be returned by the purchaser, the sale rescinded and the purchase price refunded only under the following conditions: (1) printed books which prove upon collation to be defective in text or illustration (provided such defects are not indicated within the catalogue or at the sale), and (2) autographs which prove not to be genuine (if this can be demonstrated and if not indicated in the catalogue or at the sale). Rally has received a net offer of $247, 570 ($23. Here are price guides by grade: It can be easy to get excited when you see a Golden Record reprint of the mega Marvel keys from the early 1960s.
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. Don't wait to organize your collection! With an absolutely astounding slate of vintage comics coming up from Heritage Auctions next month, we will soon see if 2012 maintains the pace set last year. The other two are DC titles Action Comics #1 and Detective Comics #27, which were the debuts of Superman and Batman, respectively. Fantastic Four #1 (Nov. 1961): One of the most popular super-hero teams of all time is the Fantastic Four, and their origin and first appearance are in this issue. 1 million sale in March 2011. Amazing Spider-Man #1 -- 2, 999 copies graded. PBA Galleries reserves the right to amend these by notice or oral announcement at the sale. "Buy" bids are not accepted. Paper: Off white to white. Featuring Superman's first battle with the villain Ultra Humanite and used as a launch-pad for the soon to be released Superman comic. This issue also marks the first appearance of the Kronans, who are known as the Stone Men in this issue. Lady Death Blasphemy Anthem #1 Azure Variant Cbcs 9. Published in July 1939, Adventure Comics #40 features the first appearance of Sandman, who is considered as one of the Top Comic Book Characters of All Time.
No one is forced to buy something they believe is priced too high. In 2011, Bleeding Cool noted record sales of X-Men #1 for $200, 000, Fantastic Four #1 for $300, 000, Captain America Comics #1 for $343, 000, Avengers #1 for $250, 000, Avengers #4 for $91, 500, and Tales of Suspense (first Iron Man) for $147, 500, with the best copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 (first appearance of Spider-Man) shocking the vintage collecting scene with a $1. Devoting his life to those in need, he appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1. 4 copy is tied with two other copies for 2nd best copy ever evaluated by the industry's third-party grading service Comics Guaranty Corporation, which maintains a census of the comics it has graded. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value.
BTC: 32sNUiRTmMNbCFZSWWqhhCBv3bBft8daet. In 2013, however, the value ranged from $25, 500 for a copy in good condition to $68 million for a copy in mint condition, according to Nostomania, an online pricing guide based on actual sales that reflects current market conditions. It's like you reach base camp on the previous grade, and the next step up is steep. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. Value: between $250, 000 and $1. All American Comics #16. Buyer agrees to pay PBA Galleries $50 for any returned check.
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