Comments on: World’s Most Valuable Comic Books. http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:30:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: TRAVIS http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-561026 TRAVIS Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:03 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-561026 HOW MUCH IS A 1973 MARVEL TEAM-UP FEATURING SPIDER-MAN AND THE BLACK WIDOW WORTH. HOW MUCH IS A 1973 MARVEL TEAM-UP FEATURING SPIDER-MAN AND THE BLACK WIDOW WORTH.

]]> By: pranju http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-471000 pranju Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:40:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-471000 I have the PDF version o the first Action comics I have the PDF version o the first Action comics

]]> By: Brandi http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-459420 Brandi Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:41:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-459420 My boyfriend has the first issue of Superman dated 1938 with the green car on the front ..... his father left it to him , it is in mint condition kept in those protective sleeves since he was young ... we were in total shock when we saw the suggested value here !!! I mean we knew he had it but had no idea the worth !!!... as well his father left him the entire Silver Surfer Collection... any idea where we can find out what that is worth? My boyfriend has the first issue of Superman dated 1938 with the green car on the front ….. his father left it to him , it is in mint condition kept in those protective sleeves since he was young … we were in total shock when we saw the suggested value here !!! I mean we knew he had it but had no idea the worth !!!… as well his father left him the entire Silver Surfer Collection… any idea where we can find out what that is worth?

]]> By: Joan http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-449311 Joan Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:32:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-449311 You tell evry one about Comic Books that cost 12cents or higher, what about the ones that cost only 2cents. Is there a value on them? You tell evry one about Comic Books that cost 12cents
or higher, what about the ones that cost only 2cents.
Is there a value on them?

]]> By: Breeanna Lopez http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-415640 Breeanna Lopez Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:09:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-415640 I wann find hulk I wann find hulk

]]> By: brian30bc http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-314297 brian30bc Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:58:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-314297 the idea that new comics are printed in too great of number to ever be worth anything is exactly what has made comic books of the past valuable. eventually, they get beat up, eaten by little brother, or just thrown away with other childhood toys (also of some value). Is it a risky investment? less than playing the market, because it is a known factor that there will be less, of good quality, over time. Is it a stupid investment? not if you enjoy the collecting and maybe reading, and it's a much cheaper speculation than trying to play the stock market. So, what should you buy? buy what you like, and enjoy them, but take care of them too. many years down the road you may have one of the few surviving issues of the next big score. but if your buying things that already have a high value, beware and know what your buying, there are a lot of hustlers out there trying to pass of reprints as original copies. the idea that new comics are printed in too great of number to ever be worth anything is exactly what has made comic books of the past valuable. eventually, they get beat up, eaten by little brother, or just thrown away with other childhood toys (also of some value).
Is it a risky investment? less than playing the market, because it is a known factor that there will be less, of good quality, over time.
Is it a stupid investment? not if you enjoy the collecting and maybe reading, and it’s a much cheaper speculation than trying to play the stock market.
So, what should you buy? buy what you like, and enjoy them, but take care of them too. many years down the road you may have one of the few surviving issues of the next big score.
but if your buying things that already have a high value, beware and know what your buying, there are a lot of hustlers out there trying to pass of reprints as original copies.

]]> By: Laura http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-290604 Laura Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:39:37 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-290604 omg! i knew that collectors comics were expensive - but $350,000! blimey thats loads of $$$$'s there. peace out babes x omg! i knew that collectors comics were expensive - but $350,000! blimey thats loads of $$$$’s there.
peace out babes
x

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-166916 Alex Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:18:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-166916 Thanks <em>not with stupid</em> - what made these comics so valuable is their rarity. New comics are printed in such abundance that they're unlikely to be valuable any time soon (or at all). Thanks not with stupid - what made these comics so valuable is their rarity. New comics are printed in such abundance that they’re unlikely to be valuable any time soon (or at all).

]]> By: not with stupid http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-162731 not with stupid Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:35:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-162731 Stupid is right, modern comic books are a poor investment. Flooded market and all. I saw where pre WWII comic are worth more because of rarety. Same as stupid had over 1,000 in the 80's(still have a complete collection of Warlord). Went to buy some for my son not too long ago, now they are too expensive and shorter. Alex great pictures and nice blurbs about each one. Stupid is right, modern comic books are a poor investment. Flooded market and all. I saw where pre WWII comic are worth more because of rarety. Same as stupid had over 1,000 in the 80’s(still have a complete collection of Warlord). Went to buy some for my son not too long ago, now they are too expensive and shorter. Alex great pictures and nice blurbs about each one.

]]> By: Rich http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-156183 Rich Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:37:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-156183 Stupid fun fact: the original "Human Torch" was an android. Stupid fun fact: the original “Human Torch” was an android.

]]> By: Rackjobbing http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-139912 Rackjobbing Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:25:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-139912 Very nice comics. I want to buy them.... :-) Pete Very nice comics.

I want to buy them…. :-)

Pete

]]> By: Stupid http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-130819 Stupid Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:36:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-130819 Here is a thought... An asset is only worth something if you can create or expect to create a positive cash flow from it. IE Owning a business is good because you expect to be paid from the earnings Owning a house is good because you can rent it out and receive rent Owning stocks are good becuase you might get paid a dividend (or not and you are simply hoping for appreciation) Even investments like gold, diamonds, art, baseball cards, and comic books can be good because they might go up in value. My impression of the current collector market though is that they are all bad investment! If I buy superman #1, it is rare and could very well appreciate more than my WACC (weighted average cost of capital...aka, my opportunity cost). If I buy anything modern though, the chances of it appreciating at a faster rate than my WACC are low. Buy new comics because they are fun! They suck as an investment. If you want to buy a collectible though, it is only worth it if you are going to get better than your WACC (5% in a CD...10% in the market), otherwise it is a losing proposition. Furthermore, in most cases, you have no idea whether a modern collectible will be worth what you paid for it in 10 years or nothing. As a teenager, I got caught up in the speculating hoopla of thr late 80s/early 90s. How many copies of X-Men #1 did I buy anyway? I was young and dumb. More importantly, the comic companies hid their production numbers from the public so I was at a great disadvantage. Oh ell, live and learn. Here is a thought…

An asset is only worth something if you can create or expect to create a positive cash flow from it.

IE

Owning a business is good because you expect to be paid from the earnings

Owning a house is good because you can rent it out and receive rent

Owning stocks are good becuase you might get paid a dividend (or not and you are simply hoping for appreciation)

Even investments like gold, diamonds, art, baseball cards, and comic books can be good because they might go up in value. My impression of the current collector market though is that they are all bad investment! If I buy superman #1, it is rare and could very well appreciate more than my WACC (weighted average cost of capital…aka, my opportunity cost). If I buy anything modern though, the chances of it appreciating at a faster rate than my WACC are low. Buy new comics because they are fun! They suck as an investment.

If you want to buy a collectible though, it is only worth it if you are going to get better than your WACC (5% in a CD…10% in the market), otherwise it is a losing proposition. Furthermore, in most cases, you have no idea whether a modern collectible will be worth what you paid for it in 10 years or nothing.

As a teenager, I got caught up in the speculating hoopla of thr late 80s/early 90s. How many copies of X-Men #1 did I buy anyway? I was young and dumb. More importantly, the comic companies hid their production numbers from the public so I was at a great disadvantage. Oh ell, live and learn.

]]> By: Rone http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-98560 Rone Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:50:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-98560 I think british and us comics are of equal value. proof: at least 10 marvel uk books offered on ebay equated in bucks equally. I think british and us comics are of equal value. proof: at least 10 marvel uk books offered on ebay equated in bucks equally.

]]> By: Jürgen http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-88729 Jürgen Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:33:37 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-88729 where have you taken the pictures of the comic books? Wow. Jihhhaaaa! Jürgen :-) where have you taken the pictures of the comic books? Wow. Jihhhaaaa! Jürgen :-)

]]> By: Paul http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-83444 Paul Sat, 03 Mar 2007 01:15:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-83444 Lorraine, I'm guessing that you're just joking around, but if by some fluke you happen to be serious, the comic could be quite valuable. Let's see, 10 cent cover price...I'd be happy to give you a $100.00 for it. That's a 1000% return! :) Lorraine,

I’m guessing that you’re just joking around, but if by some fluke you happen to be serious, the comic could be quite valuable. Let’s see, 10 cent cover price…I’d be happy to give you a $100.00 for it. That’s a 1000% return! :)

]]> By: lorraine http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-82099 lorraine Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:48:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-82099 I have a superman comic book dated 1939. Its a picture of superman in the center within a oval yellow cover marked 10cents. Its 64 pages.I have had it more years than I can recall. Its a large size, still in great shape some bends on the corners. Can any one tell me its value?Thanks I have a superman comic book dated 1939. Its a picture of superman in the center within a oval yellow cover marked 10cents. Its 64 pages.I have had it more years than I can recall. Its a large size, still in great shape some bends on the corners. Can any one tell me its value?Thanks

]]> By: sue http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-77846 sue Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:29:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-77846 a friend of mine has some marvel hero comics with british prices on them.. Titans Team Up... 401 spiderman....368 marvel super heros ... some hulk .. and green hornet.. most likely forty years old....would they be worth anything.... a friend of mine has some marvel hero comics with british prices on them.. Titans Team Up… 401 spiderman….368 marvel super heros … some hulk .. and green hornet.. most likely forty years old….would they be worth anything….

]]> By: Bad Cat! http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-71727 Bad Cat! Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:20:17 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-71727 In general, only your really expensive comics are worth having graded. There is a significant cost to grading, so you wouldn't want to do it for every book you have. Also, grading comics means they get sealed in a plastic case. If someone wants to have AND read the comic, they likely won't buy a graded copy. However, if you have a comic worth a fair amount (like any of the issues above), it is completly worth getting graded. In general, only your really expensive comics are worth having graded. There is a significant cost to grading, so you wouldn’t want to do it for every book you have.
Also, grading comics means they get sealed in a plastic case. If someone wants to have AND read the comic, they likely won’t buy a graded copy. However, if you have a comic worth a fair amount (like any of the issues above), it is completly worth getting graded.

]]> By: Mal http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-63388 Mal Mon, 08 Jan 2007 04:52:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-63388 Oh won'tl all you geeks and nerds just drop dead! Oh won’tl all you geeks and nerds just drop dead!

]]> By: Ereahdeh http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-62715 Ereahdeh Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:43:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-62715 I have a question for all you experts. There are a number of sites that give prices, such as StashMyComics.com and ComicsPriceGuide.com Ok, so in ComicsPriceGuide.com, there's the usual prices for books I want to sell, then they have another set of prices for the same books using CGC Comics Guarantee, LCC, at cgccomics.com which is actually double the regular resale price. Has anyone else come across this and is it worth the investment to get comic ratings guaranteed to get a higher price? I have a question for all you experts. There are a number of sites that give prices, such as StashMyComics.com and ComicsPriceGuide.com
Ok, so in ComicsPriceGuide.com, there’s the usual prices for books I want to sell, then they have another set of prices for the same books using CGC Comics Guarantee, LCC, at cgccomics.com which is actually double the regular resale price. Has anyone else come across this and is it worth the investment to get comic ratings guaranteed to get a higher price?

]]> By: Gee http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-58545 Gee Mon, 18 Dec 2006 10:03:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-58545 Hi people, could anyone help me?? i have marvel comics from the mid 70's, avengers in running order (about 8 of them). 2 spiderman comics and wanted to know what sort of price i could get for them. thank you Hi people, could anyone help me?? i have marvel comics from the mid 70’s, avengers in running order (about 8 of them). 2 spiderman comics and wanted to know what sort of price i could get for them. thank you

]]> By: 280frek http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-56555 280frek Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:01:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-56555 i have some raer comic bookes some dats go back to 1930 all the way up to 1939 superman bat man and fore i have some raer comic bookes some dats go back to 1930 all the way up to 1939 superman bat man and fore

]]> By: patricia http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-56008 patricia Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:58:58 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-56008 HELP! Does anyone know the value of Archie comic # 153 March 1965 ???? thank you! HELP!
Does anyone know the value of Archie comic # 153 March 1965 ????
thank you!

]]> By: Keith Ferguson http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-42133 Keith Ferguson Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:09:37 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-42133 A few years ago a got a bunch of comic at a Dollar store. They were all Marvel issues, in a plastic bag 3 for a $1. and in the third bag I opened was a copy of Ghost Rider #1, that comes out to be .33, and was listed in the current price guide, at $75.00 that was pretty cool. I need to get a new price guide and check my collection of over 3500+ comics. A few years ago a got a bunch of comic at a Dollar store. They were all Marvel issues, in a plastic bag 3 for a $1. and in the third bag I opened was a copy of Ghost Rider #1, that comes out to be .33, and was listed in the current price guide, at $75.00 that was pretty cool. I need to get a new price guide and check my collection of over 3500+ comics.

]]> By: Kelly Bradshaw http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-39038 Kelly Bradshaw Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:04:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-39038 I have the reproduction of Batman #1 Limited Collectors Silver Mint Series. Is it worth anything? I have the reproduction of Batman #1 Limited Collectors Silver Mint Series. Is it worth anything?

]]> By: Brasil Guy, not z, is "s" http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-38124 Brasil Guy, not z, is "s" Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:12:37 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-38124 Hey, are you north american (USA), EUA(in BRA)??? Thise 10¢ (Cents) are a fortune in 30'decade, today it is approximade to new 2~3 dollars. I'm a brazilian and know your money, than may you, it's kiding. Hey, are you north american (USA), EUA(in BRA)???

Thise 10¢ (Cents) are a fortune in 30′decade, today it is approximade to new 2~3 dollars.

I’m a brazilian and know your money, than may you, it’s kiding.

]]> By: otis wildflower http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-37562 otis wildflower Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:40:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-37562 Bought a VF copy of Amazing Spiderman #129 for like $5 and sold it for $200 about 3 years later, not too shabby... Bought a VF copy of Amazing Spiderman #129 for like $5 and sold it for $200 about 3 years later, not too shabby…

]]> By: Augie De Blieck Jr. http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-37534 Augie De Blieck Jr. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:48:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-37534 Ravi - there is no standards body for comic pricing. It's all market-dictated. There are a couple of price guides out there, whose numbers will vary from month to month and title to title. They'll disagree, although that's largely through methodologies used in coming up with their numbers and not purposeful agendas. Some take eBay auctions into account. Others weigh CGC-graded comics into the equation. The average Marvel and DC comic these days is $2.99, although much of that has to do with economics of scale, distribution, paper prices, etc. Ravi - there is no standards body for comic pricing. It’s all market-dictated. There are a couple of price guides out there, whose numbers will vary from month to month and title to title. They’ll disagree, although that’s largely through methodologies used in coming up with their numbers and not purposeful agendas. Some take eBay auctions into account. Others weigh CGC-graded comics into the equation.

The average Marvel and DC comic these days is $2.99, although much of that has to do with economics of scale, distribution, paper prices, etc.

]]> By: ravi http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-37519 ravi Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:43:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-37519 A great collection. I wonder what is the criteria for setting the price ? Is there a standards body or committe which decides what the price should be for a particular comic book ? I have enjoyed reading comics books throughout and still enjoy them. Reading comic books is a definite stress buster after a hard day's work. A great collection. I wonder what is the criteria for setting the price ? Is there a standards body or committe which decides what the price should be for a particular comic book ?

I have enjoyed reading comics books throughout and still enjoy them. Reading comic books is a definite stress buster after a hard day’s work.

]]> By: Swifty http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-37470 Swifty Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:05:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/09/20/worlds-most-valuable-comic-books/#comment-37470 Hmmm. I wonder how much that Superman: Wedding Album would cost some day. Hmmm. I wonder how much that Superman: Wedding Album would cost some day.

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