What a February it has been. 2 Comics and over $2 million realized. Yes, you heard it correct. What recession? Earlier this month and Action Comics #1 sold for $1 million and now, on February 25th, a CGC 8.0 copy of Detective Comics #27, the first Batman, sold for $1,075,000.00 – [...]

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Well comic book fans, it’s been done. A comic book that sold for a mere 10 cents on the newsstand has sold for $1 million.
Yes that is correct, 1 Million Dollars.

The book in question is a CGC 8.0 copy of Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman. The book was sold through [...]

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There are several factors that impact the final value or selling price of a comic book. Most people are aware of the importance of the title (usually the focus) character, the issue number (say #1), the grade or condition, and any important events (for example a new character intro or origin). One other [...]

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Is that signed comic book worth a small fortune? Can an artist or writer signature increase the selling price? What does a comic book price guide say about signed copies?
In this article you’ll discover the, well, hazy truth about signed comic books.
I have to admit, I get a fair share of questions about [...]

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Each year the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide publishes the “top” comic books in several eras and genres. Today we’ll look at the top 10 Golden Age Comic Books.
The Top 10 Golden Age Comic Books according to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide:
Action Comics 1 – First Superman
Detective Comics 27 – First Batman
Marvel Comics [...]

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So how are comic book sales and values holding up in this economy? If you listen to Chuck Rozanski of Mile High Comics it is a mixed bag. In the latest Comics Buyer’s Guide he tells a tale of lower sales (off 20% at the Orlando Megacon by informal survey), yet many collectors [...]

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The June Heritage comic book auction did very well in spite of the current economic recession/depression. I was perusing some of the sales, and quite frankly they are pretty amazing. Look at these numbers:
Showcase 4 CGC 9.6 – $179,500 (record highest price paid for a 1950’s comic)
Incredible Hulk 181 CGC 9.8 – $26,290 [...]

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Our first installment of closet comic book gold comes from a very unlikely place, the world of Whitman Disney comic books!
One of the “grails” for Disney and Donald Duck collectors is issue #222. Many of you remember the packs of Whitman comic books found in grocery stores that were abused and overlooked. Now, [...]

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Do you have comic book gold in your closet?
Most folks know to look for first issues hoping for an uncovered comic book gem that will yield a small fortune. But did you know there are many other lesser known issues, found in many collections, that could bring you a tidy profit?
It’s true!
Whether in your [...]

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The most common question I’m asked is “how much are my comic books worth?” followed immediately by “how to I sell them for the best price?”
I want to give you the quick and dirty method to find out if you have a potential treasure in your comic books, and whether they are worth thousands or [...]

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