AboutBrian G. Philbin Expertise I`ve collected comics for 40 years and I'm able to answer most questions regarding comics, creators, fandom and the industry from the Golden Age through the Silver & Bronze Ages up through today`s comics, with an emphasis on super and action heroes. I have knowledge of the Western, Funny Animals, Romance and other genres, but to a lesser degree. My expertise lies in DC Comics/National Periodical Publications, although my general knowledge extends well into Marvel, Tower, Archie, Charlton & many of the "Independent" companies that began in the late 70`s & 80`s.
Experience I have been a comics reader/fan for over 35 years now and have followed industry trends from distribution to creation to fandom to retail and back again. I have had several letters published in Comic Buyers Guide and have several websites dedicated to comics at:
If there's a question I don't know the answer to, I usually know who to ask and have been providing online information to a wealth of inquirers for over 10 years now. I'll do my utmost to answer your question, no matter whether it is simple or in-depth.
Question I have several copies of Silver Surfer #18 (Dec 1988) that has the contents of New Mutants #70 (Silver Surfer cover with New Mutants pages). Do you know if this kind of error has any value?
Answer Hi, Roger - thanks for your question!
Unfortunately, printing errors are not as valuable as originals - with one exception. If the comic in question has two covers (one inside the other), then there is some slight value-add, as you're getting something extra and there is some marginal protection for the inside cover.
Otherwise, unfortunately, it doesn't have any value on its own. In fact, as you describe these comics, they would be considered an incomplete or "coverless" comic book.
Sorry I don't have better news.
Please feel free to ask if you have further questions!
