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Expert: - 2/11/2010


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Dear Sir

I have a STAR WARS collecters edition comic (marvel special edition) Volume 1, Number 1 1977 Issue Priced $1:00 Canadian/American.

I was wondering if this Comic is Worth anything or is it just a comic?????  Would like to hear your Views on this Question, many thanks...

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Hi, Robert - thanks for your question!

This is what is referred to as a "Treasury Size" Edition, which reprinted the official adaptation of the first Star Wars film (there were two parts to this edition, this one reprints the regular-sized series, issues 1-3).  

To some, it's considered a collectible if it is in excellent condition.  Be aware that comics buyers examine comics as if they were a rare jewel and will be extremely finicky about the grade.

Here is a tool that might help you grade your book:

http://www.e-bigs.net/freetool.php

As for its value, well, if it were in pristine condition (Mint), it could possibly bring $40.00 at a retail establishment.  I suggest you check around eBay and the like to see if there's anyone getting that for a comic in the same condition as yours.  I recommend a title search for "Star Wars Special Edition Marvel" as the search phrase.

I hope this is helpful - let me know if there are any other questions!

Pax, harmonia,

Brian G. Philbin
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I`ve been collecting comics for over 40 years and am able to answer most questions regarding comics, creators, fandom and the industry from the Golden Age through to today`s comics, with an emphasis on super and action heroes and most of my expertise ranges in the Silver to Modern Ages. 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. I do have some knowledge of the Western, Funny Animals, Romance and other genres, but to a lesser degree, so please don't grade me on specific knowledge of these areas if you choose to ask me questions on those topics. For questions related to or similar to "How much are my comics worth?", please see my website, which will provide quick answers and tools for you to obtain those answers at:

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I have been a comics reader/fan for over 42 years now and have followed industry trends from distribution to creation to fandom to retail and back again. I have had articles and letters published in Comic Buyers Guide, Comic Book Marketplace, Comic Effect, have appeared on several comic book podcasts and have several websites dedicated to comics at:

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