Expert: Chris Brown - 2/26/2004

Question
i have a questin about the value of my comic books

the human torch the flaming first issue vol.1 issue 1 1974

the human torch prisoner of the wizard  vol.1 issue 2 1974

the human torch prisoner of the 5th dimension  vol.1 issue 3 1974

the human torch meets paste pot pete   vol.1 issue 4  1974

the human torch--the return of the wizard  vol.1 issue 5  1975

human torch-- the threat of the torrid twosome  vol.1 issue 6  1975

Answer
Hi Kim

Most comics from the 70s do not have a high level of collector interest or value.  The Human Torch title you have asked about actually consists of reprints of comics originally published in the 60s.  As a reprint rather than an original publication, this title has less collector interest than other titles published around the same time.

The comic book price guide values #1 at between $2 and $18 depending on condition.  The other issues are valued at between $1 and $10 depending on condition.  However, honestly I believe it would be difficult to find anyone willing to pay even a fraction of these amounts for these comics since they are not in demand.  The only exception is if they are in flawless, brand-new condition.

Sorry to not have better news for you on these.   Chris