We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. One of the most iconic fictional characters in the world, batman has dedicated his life to an endless crusade, a war on all criminals in the name of his murdered parents, who were taken from him when he was just a child. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. This 1941 comic was the second issue of dc comics then called nationals book that contained both superman and batman stories in it. Batman was no exception, and the first issue of the new series was released on september 21, 2011. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing 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. Batman comics have been in circulation for over eighty years now, and if you have an older issue in good condition, its worth a great deal of money. Dc comics does publish batman comic books for younger readers, however, the stories in thes two volumes are much better.
These two volume containing the collection of the early 80 page batman annujals published years ago by dc comics contain stories that were published back in the days when comic books were published with kids in mind. If you have assured the authenticity of your signed comic book through one of the above methods you then have to find a buyer who not only wants the specific comic book you are selling, they also want it signed. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. This is a good value with a pretty good mix of comic book publishers. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. Beverly cleary helped improve the leave it to beaver franchise. Certain issues such as spiderman 50, have attained key status because of first appearances. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction.
Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Batman and robin capture a couple of criminals who have hijacked a train from gothams subway and five innocent lives are permanently changed for good after they are saved by the dynamic duo. Get the best deals on modern age batman comics when you shop the largest online. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics.
Why you should collect and buy batman comic books with the exception of superman, batman is the longest running title in comic book history. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. 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. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them on ebay. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. Batman meets commissioner gordon face to face for the first time. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade.
In the issue, a crime syndicate plan on breaking the joker out of the. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. When you buy batman comic books here, they come with a full 100% moneyback guaranted. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Book of enchantment, script by bill finger, pencils by bob kane, inks by. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. I received a nice mix with batman, superman, xmen and some obscure titles too. A new 52 volume dedicated to the team up of batman and superman, and how they originally met in the new 52.
Unfortunately, poison ivy and harley quinn also decide to show up. Dc comics can be worth a small fortune, especially when batman is the star of the show. Batman, xmen silver age comics values vary widely based on date, character and condition. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. Commissioner gordon appoints batman an honorary member of the gotham police department. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. So, if to collect or buy batman comic books, look no further.
The job was relatively easy as the book was initially published on a quarterly schedule. As the workload increased, new creators were brought along to assist kane and finger produce the necessary batman stories for the book. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may. In september 20 dc had all its books focus villains alongside the crossovers trinity war and forever evil and number them by. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.
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