How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Classics illustrated, which actually began life as classic comics, was a comic book series that took classic literary works such as moby dick, robinson crusoe and the three musketeers and adapted the storylines into comic panels ideal for young readers the series was the brain child of albert kanter, a russianborn publisher who oversaw the series from its first issue in 1941 until. But how much are the comics where they first appeared worth. His appearance surely doesnt have anything to do with the joker from batman. We provide you with free appraisals and no obligation. The malan book is great for the comic collecting aspect of cis while the jones book is great for its history of the artists and publisher. Created by albert kanter, the series began publication in 1941 and finished its first run in 1971, producing 169 issues.
The lower the hrn the earlier the reprint, and generally speaking the greater value it is. This new interest in the characters has sparked higher comic book sales and increased the prices of the. Mr c collects the classics illustrated series of comic books but does it in a unique way. Kanter introduced classic comics, later renamed classics illustrated. This is a deluxe reprint of the vintage classic comic book i had as a small boy in the 1960s. Classics illustrated vintage series below you will find hundreds of copies of the vintage classics illustrated series for sale. Great illustrated classics for girls by various, the wizard of oz by deidre s. Marvel dc comics marvel vs dc comics heroes anime meme comic books art comic art joker comic amanda waller. Classics illustrated began in america and ten years later strato publishing based in oadby leicestershire began reprinting them for the uk market. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Joker covers are huge right now, and this early batman issue has one of the classic joker comics images. 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.
This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Classics illustrated 039 jane eyre comic books mycomicshop. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Classics illustrated is a comic book series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. Silver age classics illustrated comics for sale ebay. Created by albert kanter, the series began publication in 1941 and finished its first run in 1969, producing 169 issues. Classics illustrated was founded in 1941 by russianborn publisher albert lewis kanter. This new edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling. See more ideas about comic books, comic book covers and comic covers. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976.
These include the condition of the comic book, the quality of the printing, as well as whether it is part of a complete series or collection. Get the best deals on golden age classics illustrated comics when you shop the largest. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comics featuring 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. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. Wonder woman, batman and superman comics abound, plus scores of others are only a few clicks away. If you have later issues, then see our detective comics price guide for values.
Following the series demise, various companies reprinted its titles. Recognizing the appeal of early comic books, russianborn. However, its still a question of which comic book joker he resembles. Published from 1941 to 1971, the classics illustrated series adapted famous western literary works into the comic book medium. All item images are used solely for identification purposes. Kanters idea was to use the comic form to make great literature accessible to readers who might never.
Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. All the original artwork has been recoloured and refreshed and they are printed in perfect bound form that is they have a defined spine with the title on the spine. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Unfollow classic illustrated comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. A picture displayed to the left of the stock item is a picture of the actual one for sale click on it for a larger image. Remember that there is also the original detective comics series, as well as other comic books featuring batman.
They were the only comics my mother would let myself and my two brothers read. Apr 26, 2015 jared leto may be trying to stay true to the jokers appearance from comic books. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Nowadays, we recognize many of our favorite heroes from summer blockbusters. Thank you so much for bringing back classics illustrated.
Mar 04, 2008 many baby boomers got their first taste of great literature from a classics illustrated comic. Jack lake productions classics illustrated junior comics. Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad. Lot of 5 classics illustrated junior 1950s comic books. Classics illustrated modern series classic comic store. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. Golden age classics illustrated comics for sale ebay. Assault on arkham animated film, featuring a suicide squad story. Collectible classics illustrated comics collectors weekly.
Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The origins of batman really go back to the origins of superman, who debuted in the june 1938 issue of nationals action comics the cover depicted the man from krypton lifting a car over his head.
As its title suggests, the title highlights a classic piece of literature and illustrates it. Lets call him mr c as his collection has significant value. Classics illustrated was the creation of albert lewis kanter 18971973, a visionary publisher. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics. Classics illustrated modern series classic comic store ltd. Demand for superman was so great that the call went out to nationals artists and writers to. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Classics illustrated is a comic book series by gilberton company. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. Classics illustrated comic books featuring stories by some of the worlds greatest authors.
We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. When i was searching for it i found that there are a few different kinds. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. A significant expansion of the critically acclaimed first edition, classics illustrated. How to price classic illustrated comics our pastimes.
Detective comics the joker, catwoman and batman comic, robin book. Detective comics is the comic title through which batman was. Titles such as the three musketeers, moby dick, robin hood, robinson crusoe, huckleberry finn, the prince and the pauper, macbeth and davy crockett to name just a few. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option.
Two books i would recommend for anyone interested in cis are the complete guide to classics illustrated by malan and classics illustrated. It also has the joker and catwomans first appearance. The classics illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, alexandre dumas the three musketeers, and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. 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. The one i have has a price of 15 cents and another one was 25 cents. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Id like to see them do more of these classics illustrated comics. Get the best deals on golden age classics illustrated comics when you shop the largest online selection at. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Classics illustrated is an american comic bookmagazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. But in 1961 we had a flood in selma and looters broke into our home and threw all our books in the dirty, muddy river floor. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. All orders for new and collectible comics are shipping on time, were buying comics as usual, and we are accepting consignments. Classics illustrated, which actually began life as classic comics, was a comic book series that took classic literary works such as moby dick, robinson crusoe and the three musketeers and adapted the storylines into comic panels ideal for young readers. Confusion arises from the fact that not all us editions were printed, four numbers were used twice and the published order differed from the numerical order on the cover.
Classics illustrated reprinted their books many times, and the only way you can tell which is which is by the highest reorder number hrn in the list of books, usually on the inside or outside back cover. Classics illustrated 018 hunchback of notre dame comic books cover for classics illustrated gilberton, 1947 series hrn the hunchback of notre dame recently, the iconic classics illustrated comic book series tales adapted from famous works of literature, newly outfitted with pulpstyle artwork went digital. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. In 1967, kanter sold his company to twin circles frawley corporation, and by 1971, with 169 publications to its. Classics illustrated is an american comic book magazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Classics illustrated vintage series classic comic store. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Jul 11, 2012 value of classics illustrated comic book. Reprints are frequently distinguished by the presence of a reorder checklist on a back or inside cover. Classics illustrated comic books if our civilization is dumbing down, classics illustrated may just be our last hope, or a part of the contribution. Superior version to anything hollywood has done shows how even comic books are better than movies. Search through our extensive database of comics and see what they are worth.
This volume in the relaunched line introduces readers to charles dickens great expectations, the story of a young mans search for acceptance after receiving riches from a mysterious benefactor. Sell my comic books looks at the value of joker comics. Classics illustrated 1941 1969 from gilberton company. Get the best deal for silver age classics illustrated comics from the largest online selection at. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. This book features additional material on the 70year history of classics illustrated and the careers and contributions of such artists as alex a. One in particular is classics illustrated benjamin franklin no 65. Inspired by the success of the early comic books published in the early 30s and late 40s, kanter believed he could use the same medium to introduce young readers to great literature.
These days movies based on comic books have become the highest. Most issues have been reprinted frequently including issues from classic comics run. Find the value of the first comic classics illustrated volume 1. Classic comics in near mint condition command prices in the. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. In case you are unfamiliar with classics illustrated, it was a series that ran from 1941 to 1971 that took famous books and converted the storyline into a comic book format for younger readers. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
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