With comic books this old, its all about the condition, and even a small condition issue upordown can mean hundreds, if not, thousands of dollars at final sale. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. These valuations are extrapolated based on the actual sales and listings of all comic book shops combined. The x men are a superhero team of mutants founded by professor charles xavier. Over the years, their values have increased hugely.
With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Over the years people have asked me to press their comic books for them and every so often, i would do pressing and cleaning for them. All of our xmen comics for sale include a 100% moneyback guarantee. Xs school, the xmen go one their first assignmentstopping a mutant named magneto from. Due to the x men s immense popularity, marvel has launched dozens of spinoff series, called x legs, throughout the years. Some x men series are only one issue long oneshots and others. By benjamin nobel, october 29, 2018 when collecting any given key comic book issue, it is better to have two ways to win, than just one. This is it, the first issue of the uncanny x men, and even in the beginning, there was magneto, the earths most powerful super villain. In order to have a general idea on the condition of your marvel comics, knowledge on comic book grading would be most helpful.
All ages appropriate for readers of all ages a appropriate for readers ages 9 and up t teens. Xmen for all the variations of the subject on the site. But other x men comic books for sale are nearly as popular. Jul 05, 2000 sure, some of you might think the idea of super powers is nothing other than comic book and cartoon stuff after all, thats what the x men are most known for but the totally cool thing is that if you dive into some of the magical esoteric arts like chi gung, shamanism, wicca, voodoo, christian mysticism, kabala, and even the lives of saints. The original series renamed from the xmen to the uncanny xmen after classic xmen renamed to xmen classic. Comic price guides are hard to use, but you are not alone. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Marvel subscriptions never miss an issue of avengers. Appropriate for most readers and up, parents are advised they may want to read before or with younger children. I was skeptical about buying comics online, but i would definitely buy another comic. In addition to being the preeminent source of comic book pricing information for more than four decades, the overstreet comic book price guide features a ton of other data as well. However, the original x men series which starting in 1963 is still the most popular. Sell my comic books is proud to offer you exclusive, private access to handselected comic books, offered direct to you, without the middle man.
I started pressing and cleaning my own comics, to increase my grades at cgc. The comic was great and was packed in an amazon envelope that was a perfect fit and delivered safely as all comics should be packed and delivered. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Relive the legendary first journey into the dystopian future of 20 where sentinels stalk the earth, and the xmen are humanitys only hope. X men is a comic book ongoing series a namesake team of superheroes, published in various incarnations by marvel comics, beginning in 1963. Xmen comic books cgc graded xmen comics da card world.
In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. X men comic books for sale there are problably more spinoffs and different series of x men comic books than any other superhero team. All the books on offer have been personally selected by sean goodrich and ashley cottercairns, advisors to the overstreet comic book price guide, with decades of industry experience. Chris claremont is joined by classic xartist bob mcleod to bring you. I have been pressing and cleaning comic books for about 3 years now. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands here we go. However, the original xmen series which starting in 1963 is still the most popular. 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. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price. The uncanny xmen are much beloved by the comic community but some.
Conceived by stan lee and jack kirby, this first issue will always remain one of the core books. Kickingoff the mutant craze, when xmen premiered in 1963, it was so different from any other team book on the market. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Zapkapow comics comic book price guide and collection. Pricing and appraisal for xmen 27 a, dec 1993 comic book by. Below are the comic books grades that will help you decide on the value of your marvel comics.
Values of uncanny xmen free comic book price guide. First appearance of beast, first appearance of angel. Each issue follows the adventures of professor charles xavier and his team of superpowered mutant h. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. Get the best deals on x men comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Overstreet comic book price guide the overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics.
Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. Marvels last generation of new mutants has evolved into one of the x men s most important groups of heroes. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. The xmen are a superhero team in the marvel comics universe. Its overwhelming, timeconsuming and very easy to get wrong. Browse certified xmen comic books for sale at auction. Marvel comic books most often increase its sales if it is promoted by an event and other media storm such as a movie or a tv series to increase the interest and value. Like uncanny x men, most x books feature mutants, humans born with extraordinary powers due to a genetic mutation. The x men first appeared in the selftitled x men comic, cover dated september 1963. Discountmags has many great options available for customers who are looking for xmen comics online. Conceived by stan lee and jack kirby, this first issue will always remain one of the core books within the marvel comics mythos. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Uncanny x men delivers a monthly dose of action and suspense in this comic book for ages and up.
The best you can do is preasses your comics before deciding to seek the expertise of a. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. As popular as the xmen arewere, theres still only so many bsds looking for a 9. Clues to the past of the mysterious mutant are waiting to be found here. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Read more legion of superheroes price guide rooted in the early silver age, this superteam laid the groundwork for later teams like the jla and fantastic four. The results will show retail prices for the comic books, remember if you are selling your comics to dealer you could get far less than that price. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read x men comic lists by marvel experts. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Find the value of the marvel comic uncanny xmen volume 1.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to access thousands of digital comics for one low price. Its a tale of friendship lost and a rivalry established, a tragedy that affects the future of human and mutantkind for generations to come. 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. 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. Pricing and appraisal for uncanny xmen 266 a, aug 1990 comic. Find the value of the marvel comic classic xmen volume 1. Missing a few issues of batman, the amazing spiderman, hulk, green lantern, or the xmen and cant remember which ones. They are dedicated to helping fellow mutants and sworn to protect a world that fears and hates them. Xmen is a comic book ongoing series a namesake team of superheroes, published in various incarnations by marvel comics, beginning in 1963.
Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. I think we can all agree that pricing comic books is very hard to do. Examples would be spiderman 1, spiderman 1 value,xmen 1 prices, or xmen 1 for sale. Some xmen series are only one issue long oneshots and others are longer, such as classic xmen. Values of classic xmen free comic book price guide. Its consistent originality has made it one of the most important comics, spawning offshoots. Have a variant zombie cover or pile of old horror comics you need to know more about. Last year we published our inaugural 2018 edition, our hobbys first comprehensive price guide for 1980s newsstandexclusive cover price variants from marvel and d. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Use our past auction pricing data or reach out to an expert for a free appraisal.
Xmen comics are among the most collected of marvel comics characters. This is it, the first issue of the uncanny xmen, and even in the beginning, there was magneto, the earths most powerful super villain. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. We offer comic book collectors high quality vintage and very rare xmen comics. In 1991, a second, companion series debuted, marking the first time that more than one x men series. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. Some prices have cooled off, but the huge growth in recent years explains that.
The final 1965 issue of marvel comics xmen series details the origin of the. Also featuring the first appearance of alpha flight, the return of the wendigo, the. This comic is the 1st appearance of omega red, one of the best xmen villains. The first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 x. Some of the better growth has happened in lower grades. But other xmen comic books for sale are nearly as popular. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. When the x men join the mcu, a magical mutant could succeed doctor stranges role as sorcerer supreme, according to the marvel multiverse.
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Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comic s value, especially if you cant find it in a price guide or on an auction site. The story was heavily hyped as revealing the origin of popular xforce star cable, but ultimately cables origin was not covered in any of the installments. It is fully searchable and includes data on creator credits, story details, or other publication details for comic books worldwide. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Jul 28, 2012 browse certified xmen comic books for sale at auction. In the summer of 1975, marvel comics relaunched the xmen in a comic that would become one of the most collectible comics ever published after 1970. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. You may have an unusual or rare item on your hands that is currently not on the market. Mint the marvel comic is in its best shape, as if it came fresh from the store.
Mar 06, 2017 early on in logan, an olden, beatendown wolverine comes across a pile of vintage x men comics, dismissing the stories as hyperbolic at best and fabricated at worst. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Its the 50th anniversary of the xmen, ring it in with some of the greatest creators to ever work on the xmen. You will love having the opportunity to read more about your favorite superheroes and the marvel universe through the subscriptions that are found in this category. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The comic book price guide and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch.