Collectors of other eras might look down on these books as unworthy, and civilians probably dismiss them altogether as silly, childhood ephemera. Just go to the top of the page and look in the right column. Read this hub to learn the truth, and see my top picks of bronze age marvel investment comics to get in 2012. Im still a little leary of continuing to post full issues of things from the bronze age, having come close to being legally burned a couple of times, and i have actually had thoughts of combining the two blogs in some way great news next week, chums. Comic book artist trevor alixopulos explores war and other events in his signature black and whi.
With so many comic books being printed over the years it can be hard to separate the everyday stuff from that which is truly valuable. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Killraven for all its faults demonstrates how experimental and innovative marvel comics could be during the 1970s. Are these census numbers truly low or are there still a lot mor. Marvel comics more publishers shop by character batman. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Key issue collectors and even investors from outside the comic market nuff said. Buy products related to bronze age comic books and see what customers say about bronze age comic books on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video.
Hot 5 spiderman comic book speculation and investing. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of comics. The modern age of comics generally starts in 1985 as the bronze age wraps up. For me, the bronze age happened to be the best period for comic books. If youre wondering what the best comic investments to make or need a little help choosing investment comics, this hub details exactly why these certain comics will only grow in value. Now, superheroes needed a reason to be superheroes, stated tv screenwriter james grant goldin in the 2003 documentary comic book superheroes. The death of gwen has always been a bronze age key issue and has been appreciating at a fairly steady rate over the last few years. Part two of my top bronze age comics to invest in for 2012. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronzeage was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid.
Classics illustrated is an american comic bookmagazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. February 15, 2017 key bronze age comics special note. Plus contest giveaway june 2, 2017 market report may 2017 heritage signature auction part 2 august 29, 2019 enter the neo age of comic books. Are bronze age comics starting to become more in demand since high grade silver age comics are becoming way to expensive for the average collector. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books.
Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Please look at the photo this is the book you will get. By andrew wahl, comics bronze age editor reprinted with permission its a given that most readers of this online magazine comics bronze age are fans of bronze age comics. More of the best bronze age comics to invest in hubpages. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following as this distinction is critical information any collector must know when approaching the bronze age and key bronze age comics where the distinction exists. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. The silver age of comic books began in 1956 with a resurgence of interest in superheroes. The most inclusive definition is that it started in 1970, when jack kirby left marvel to work for dc, bringing with him the characterizationbased style that had become marvels trademark, and created his ambitious, if shortlived, fourth world titles.
Sold by greenowldepot and ships from amazon fulfillment. Comic book speculation 2018 key issues, hot books, and some buy it now comics duration. These are from a smoke free home, all comics shipped boarded and bagged, and protected in strong outer covering. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. I imagine most people say this age runs until 1986, a watershed year in comics.
Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Explore comic books newly acquired comics original artwork shop by age golden age. During the bronze age, we saw the end of the comic code, which opened up all sorts of plot and character possibilities for publishers. I was curious on peoples thoughts if they think there are still a lot of ungraded earlymid bronze age 9. The top selling comic books that begin with a are alpha flight comic books 1983 series, amazing adventures comic books 1970 series, amazing spiderman comic books 1963 series, archie comic books and avengers comic books 1963 series you can also search 7 more ways. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The early 1980s were a time of transition for the comics industry. Most popular comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs.
Marvel comics introduced new and popular superheroes and thereby became the leading comics publisher in the bronze age of comic books from the early 1970s to 1985. Hot stuff bronze age comics 19701983 for sale ebay. Offers on multiple books with a discount will be considered. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end. Images of all books are in a linked imgur album at the bottom of the post, and more can be provided.
If you were to believe the people who wrote entries for certain publications, you would think that the bronze age was a. The top five ways to tell if your comic is valuable. Sources differ on when the bronze age of comic books started and the silver age ended. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. On learning that helen has left sparta with paris, kastor and polydeukes set out to bring her back. These events tended to wipe the slate clean and signal that comics had grown up. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following as this distinction is critical information any collector must know when approaching the bronze age and key bronze. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. Golden age comic books cgc graded golden age comics da. I ask because some of the prices are getting pretty high.
Silver and bronze age cgc key comics on the rise youtube. Browse listings in comic books bronze age 1970 83 47444 listings found. The bronze age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic books. The bronze age of comic books posted may 2, 2017 mguitmann prior to the bronze age, in the silver age of comics we saw comic book publishers reintroduce fan favorite characters after a decline in the popularity of comic books after wwii. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver. Edited to include corrections and additions hi everyone, having assembled complete bronze age and almostcomplete silver age runs of most of the prominent marvel titles, im in the process of having my collection graded and figuring out which of my books have the most value not to mention. Readers no long responded to simplistically rendered, altruistic dogooders as exemplified in the stories of earlier superheroes. Definitive list of bronze age marvel keys bronze age.
In that year, dc swept away the vestiges of the silverbronze ages with crisis on infinite earths, frank miller redefined batman with the dark knight returns, and alan moore and dave gibbons did watchmen. Rare infinity inc comics and infinity inc comic books we offer infinity inc comic book collectors high quality vintage and very rare comics from the silver, bronze and modern age. In a lot of the cases its because of low census numbers. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Infinity inc is a team of superheroes appearing in comic books published by dc infinity, inc. More top bronze age comics to invest in for 2012 part 2. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics. One of the first things you should look for to determine the value of a comic book is its age. Here then are some of the special ishs that have accumulated in. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. Finally, though it wasnt produced during the bronze age, the recent and ongoing the dark age storyline in kurt busiek and brent andersons astro city is a layered, incisive homage to.
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