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Expert: - 4/13/2010


Question

Spiderman
I have a Spiderman Comic from 1976. It is vol 1 #1

I will post a picture as I don't really know anything about comics. But I know it was printed in 1976. Although the cover says 1973

Answer
Hi Anne

I'm guessing you want to know what this comic might be worth?  Spider-man was introduced in 1963, but Marvel Comics later introduced this second Spider-Man title to try to cash in on his popularity.  It was published in 1976.  The scan you sent shows a comic in like-new condition.  If your comic is pretty much flawless, it has a price guide value of around $50 to $60 retail.  If it has flaws that don't show up in the scan, it could be worth much less--perhaps only a few dollars.  These are retail values--if you try to sell the comic at a comic shop, they generally will offer 40 to 50% of guide if they are interested in buying it.

Let me know if you had another question I didn't answer.

Chris

Chris Brown

Expertise

I have extensive knowledge on comic books published from 1897 through 1975. My knowledge goes beyond superheroes to include early strip reprints from 1897-1930 or so, science fiction, horror comics of the 50s and 70s, love, crime, satire and other genres. I can provide advice on buying or selling comics as well as answering general queries.

Experience

I am a longtime collector and occasional seller of older comics.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts

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