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 how much would the first issue of dragonball (issue 1 part 1, released by viz) be worth today? it was first released in 1998 and in near mint condition. i think it is first print but i do not know how to tell. thanks
Answer Hi, Bob - thanks for your question!
There's Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z and according to Overstreet Price Guide, the market value of first issue of the Dragon Ball series in Near Mint condition would be around $8 and for Dragon Ball Z would be around $12.
For more information on grading and other price guides, you can check out the "Comic Collecting Basics" page that I've created to help collectors like yourself find more information:
