These copies are hard to find and most now reside in personal collections around the world. I believe the golden age is 1938 with the debut of action comics right through december of 1949. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder. What is the reason for canadian versions of comics sometimes having a somewhat lower market value even though the comics cover and content is the same. Comic age comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback published month select month january february march april may june july august september october november december winter spring summer fall. Concept golden age of comics appears in 3798 issues.
Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Walt disneys comics and stories comic books is the longest continuously published comic book in history. Pluto in the legend of coyote rock 1945 one sheet disney. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. Youll come across avengers comics much more often than the captain america comics of the 1940s and 50s. This historic first issue usually does not turn up in this kind of condition, and disney collectors and golden age comics fans alike will surely salivate over this brilliant copy. If a book had a print run of 500,000 or less with a smaller company, it is onesixth of the run of the new donald duck. Thank you for being a friend is a perfect gift for golden girl enthusiasts to give to their very own besties. Golden age, silver age, bronze age, and copper to modern age. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Different value for canadian editions of golden age comics.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Missing page golden age comic books cgc comic book. It was in the golden age of comics that many of the most recognizable comic book characters were first published, including batman, superman, captain america, wonder. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone.
A cover gallery for the comic book uncle scrooge walt disney, disney duck, disney. Our comic value packs are a fun, affordable way to get a lot of comics without spending much. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Some consider the golden age 1938 to 1945 and the atom age 1946 to 1956. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Top websites about walt disney comic books for sale. High grade keys seem to be strong and will probably hold. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues.
The golden age green lantern made his premier in this highly desirable. Walt disney s comics and stories comic books is the longest continuously published comic book in history. And if you feel the need to buy in bulk, a disney comic lot. See the comic value packs page for a list of available packs and prices. Walt disney comics and stories 1 is one of the most popular rarest comic book in. This fabulous adult picture book pays homage to the golden girls with chic, stylized illustrations, paired with handlettered lyrics to the theme song that touched millions of hearts. A comic book that is torn up, well read, or bent is worth far less than a comic book that is in pristine condition. The book had some age spotting on the cover, corner and some wearing along the spine. Mar 18, 2016 the golden age of comic book movies march 18, 2016 andrew leave a comment today marks a very much anticipated date for me, and that is the release of daredevil season 2 on netflix, the street level epic series about the crime fighting man without fear from hells kitchen. As you might expect, early editions are those most sought after by serious collectors. Comics are like a fine wine they only get better and more valuable with age. Were golden age comics mainly based on superheroes. Disney books official site disney publishing worldwide.
Marry the wrap with the missing page to a nm looking copy and you have a book that will probably fetch midgrade value. Barley and ian lightfoot would never set out on an. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Little golden books library, a collection of five of the most beloved disney stories. Walt disney s comics and stories has been the longest running disney based comic book in history, making it their flagship title. Any comic historian can hardly overlook the importance of disney characters to early comics and here is the key issue to own for the disney comic collector. As the cost of paper gradually increased, the number of pages was reduced to 48, which accommodated up to 3 graphic stories, and then to 32, which usually meant a maximum of 2 stories. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the.
Find the value of the dc comic golden age miniseries. Grades are given by the comic book certification service, also known as the cbcs. Im sure one could get far more than half good for an average ga superhero book that looks high grade, but is missing a page. If you discover one then its the equivalent of bilbo baggins finding gollums ring in the depths of the. Rare classics collection unknown binding january 1, 2014 5.
From the beautiful donald duck cover to the inimitable strips inside, this one is a classic winner by any estimation. Contains classic disney comics of snow white, bambi, alice in wonderland, and peter. Big mix of disney comics gold key, gladstone, whitman, dell, lot of 50. The first decade and a half of comic books has been labeled as the golden age.
Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. Jan 27, 2015 below are some interesting facts about little golden books. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The golden age of comic book movies can you believe that guy. They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. However, its challenging to find little golden books from the 1940s, 1950s, or 1960s since these books were typically discarded after several years of use. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. The 1950s title sold during a 2011 auction presented by universal live. A grab bag of different current disney cartoons put into comic books. Dec 23, 2018 the grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is.
We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Donald duck golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world rarest. Ive seen this with a few different titles, such as mad comics, where the u. List of marvel comics golden age characters wikipedia. Comic books as we know them have been around since the 1930s. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The standard guide to golden age comics is the 2006 edition from krause publications, who have been publishing outstanding books about collectibles for many years. The following is a list of marvel comics golden age characters and teams that first appeared in marvel comics during the golden age of comic books late 1930s and c.
Previously, action comics 1939 series was the longest running series, but that title ended in 2011 and was replaced by action comics 2011 series. The golden age of comic book movies can you believe that. The golden age of comics comics have been in existence since the end of the 19th century, but it was after the depression that the popularity of newspaper cartoons expanded into a major industry. Dec 30, 2005 the standard guide to golden age comics is the 2006 edition from krause publications, who have been publishing outstanding books about collectibles for many years.
Most popular golden age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc. While there are some valuable silver age comic books featuring captain america, none are truly rare comic books in the way that the golden age issues are. Walt disney comic books are popular with kids of all ages, with a range of different titles aimed at both the very young, and more mature readers. May 16, 2016 vintage marvel comics are seen for sale at st. It is important to note that when i say golden age, i do mean 1940s comic books. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Humans glow, but its just around times weaker than our eyes can detect. Shop more collections related to little golden books.
Second heroic age of comics or the modern age of comics. I have always loved the covers of the ga disney books, but given the prices, im forced to look at them from a collector investor pov. The grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is. Each value pack is grouped around a theme and provides 2 lbs. This boxed set features lady and the tramp, 101 dalmatians, the lion king, alice in wonderland, and the jungle book. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comicbook series, featuring several different heroes. Get the best deals on disney golden age comics 1938 1955. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. So the disney stuff tends to be some of the least rare of the golden age books.
The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Values of walt disneys comics and stories free comic book. Coverless copies of ga books can fetch 2025% of gd value. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by. The earliest comic books of the golden age contained 64 pages, enough to support 4 or 5 adventures within their covers. Get the best deals on disney golden age comics 19381955 when. Sparkle city comics is most interested in purchasing comic books pre1985, so if youre interested in selling your golden age, silver age or bronze age comics, give us a call at 8007439205. Animal comics dell, 1941 quality golden age comic book fine.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on. Walt disneys comics and stories comic books for sale. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. This features early donald duck strips by al taliaferro and godfresons mickey mouse strip. Throughout the golden age, comics as a medium were not yet synonymous with superheroes as a genre horror stories, funny animals, mysterysolving detectives, westerns, romances, reporters wearing a press hat, and more all remained popular throughout this period, in some cases more popular than. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. Investing in golden age dc comics on a budget cbsi comics. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one.
Meet the wartime super heroes who built the marvel universe. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. While the golden age of comic books was from the 1930s to 1950s, it has become evident that the early 21 st century has become the golden age of comic book movies. With that in mind, do you believe that disney books are an investment worth making. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Any comic historian can hardly overlook the importance of disney characters to. Rare classics collection features five vintage stories from the 1940s and 50s based on animated disney movies and a dumboseven dwarfs crossover. The golden age of comic books has not only shaped some of the stories, heroes and villains we all know and love today, but it left behind some of the most valuable comic books around since they are historically significant and in fairly low supply. This guide to strictly the golden age of comics covers titles from 1938 to 1956 with some 30,000 prices and is edited by alex malloy and stuart wells iii, the same men who edit the.