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| Subject | Date Asked |
| comics | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a Charlton Comics book called Drag N Wheel. from October 1970 it's book number 4. It is in ... A: You stated Drag N' Wheels #4. However, this title started with issue #30. I'm guessing you are ... | |
| price fo spiderman comic books | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: Would like to know the going price(s) for Spidedrman comic books from 1963-to- 1964 ? A: The price depends a lot on the specific issue number and the condition the comic is in. The first ... | |
| Green Lantern Blackest Night Part One | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: Is this the correct order for the Green Lantern Blackest Night Part One? GREEN LANTERN #43 ... A: This is really outside my expertise. However, I did find a website that agrees with the order you ... | |
| star wars comic | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I know ou probably don't remember the question but it was a about marvel star wars number one. Well ... A: I think I have received more questions about Star Wars comics, especially #1, than anything else. ... | |
| Sex to Sexty books | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: wondering how to get a value on them? i got them when i lost my gpa.could you help me? A: I don't know of any price guide that lists these magazines. From my knowledge, they are not highly ... | |
| 70's martial arts comic 'Crow' | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: I once came across a comic (I think it was B&W) about a character who was a martial arts expert. He ... A: You probably know the most famous The Crow comic was a 1989 black-and-white comic by James O'Barr. ... | |
| star wars first edition collectors comic | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: I have the number 1 & 2 Star Wars Comics.Marvel Special Edition printed along the top and with ... A: The Special Edition Star Wars issues reprint the material that appeared in the regular comics. #1 ... | |
| Name of comic | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what the name of the comic is about an older man who gets ... A: It sounds like you are referring to the very old comic strip The Outbursts of Everett True. There ... | |
| Looking for an old Horror comic | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you remember a comic from around '74 or '75 that was in the horror genre. I don't ... A: Sorry this one doesn't ring a bell for me. I haven't read very many of the Eerie Publications titles ... | |
| Comic book story from 1960's | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a comic book that contained a story of a man who failed at everything he tried. He ... A: Sorry this story does not ring a bell for me. It sounds like the type of story Marvel comics ... | |
| Edgar "Abe" Martin Tiajuana bibles | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have 5 "8 pagers" by Abe Martin, Gert Gabbo,Jiggs,,Jinks, Upyer Brown presents Boots,Love's Labor ... A: There is definitely a market for tijuana bibles. They get listed on eBay with some regularity and ... | |
| help! | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a fairly good artist that has comic book characters with storylines to become a comic book, ... A: The comic book industry can be a difficult one to break into for artists, especially writers. It ... | |
| the new mutants | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Well I was wondering if you could help me find the value I some comic books I've had for a long time ... A: Despite the popularity of X-men comics and many of their spin-offs, New Mutants comics have never ... | |
| Spiderman comic books | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: In going through some boxes, I came across a few spiderman comic books. I was looking online to see ... A: Some newspapers put out reprints of early Spider-man books about five years ago. Originals from the ... | |
| Spider-man comic books. | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I have an " Amazing Fantasy spider-man" comic book Aug 15, 1962. Also "The Amazing Spider-man" ... A: If these are the original comics with the .12 cent cover price, they are quite valuable. However, ... | |
| Trix Comics | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Trix cereal is putting out mini comics in their cereal boxes. I was wondering if I should keep them ... A: All of the standard plastic bags such as the ones premium comics usually come in and the cheap ones ... | |
| 50s or 60s horror comic about ants | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been looking for years for a comic book I read in the mid or late 50s; possibly early 60s. ... A: There were quite a few comic stories in the 50s where one or more bad guys were attacked by an army ... | |
| comic books | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: 1. I have sex in my bedroom. I am afraid that odor or even the semen might get on my comic books. ... A: Your concern is a legitimate one but you don't need to take a vow of celibacy. There are just a few ... | |
| tom sawyer | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a copy of Tom sawyer and Huck Finn Pictured by Dwig. Made in the USA. Stoll & Edwards ... A: This is a relatively scarce item. A copy shows up about once or twice a year on eBay. I have a copy ... | |
| 70's horror mag. | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: Back in the 70's. I believe before '75', there was a horror mag. published whose name I need help ... A: There were a few black-and-white publications in the early 70s. I don't recognize the specific ... | |
| shazam | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: how do i know if my shazam the original captain marvel #1 is a double cover ? don't know notthing ... A: I am not sure I understand your question. If the Shazam book you have pictured in the scan has a 2nd ... | |
| Marvel Comic Price | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently came across a first issue 35 cent Marvel Star Wars (Fabulous First Issue) comic. The ... A: If you have an original copy of Star Wars 1 (.35 cent cover price), which will have a UPC code on ... | |
| Henry by Carl Anderson | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a few framed comic strip single cells of Carl Anderson's Henry character. I was ... A: There were a few sets of Henry trading cards that were put out in the 1930s. A few scans I found ... | |
| Henry by Carl Anderson | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a few framed comic strip single cells of Carl Anderson's Henry character. I was ... A: Can you give me some idea of the size of the images? Also, are they in color or black and white? It ... | |
| Comic Drawing | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I found this original pencil drawing, by coincidence, on New Year's Day, tucked inside a 1938 Atlas, ... A: Sorry it doesn't look familiar to me. It may be the scan, but to me it looks not quite of ... | |
| series of 3 superhero comic book in 80s | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I do not possess, but I'm trying to obtain a series of 3 comic books released in the 80s for my ... A: I always liked Ghost Rider for the whole flaming-skeleton-in-leather-on-a-motorcycle aspect--only in ... | |
| 1963 Mystery inc, Gold Edition Comic | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a MYSTERY INC, 1963 GOLD EDITION, Image comic. The comic has been signed in the front by ... A: Mystery Incorporated is not a highly collected series. Copies go unsold on eBay with opening bids of ... | |
| no.281 superman 1974 | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if the a double cover for this particular issue makes it more valuable? I have about ... A: Yes, a double cover will make this comic more valuable, especially if the comic and both covers are ... | |
| Buck Rogers Comics | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for some unusual Buck Rogers comics. But these were specifically based on the "Buck ... A: I am not really knowledgeable about British comics. However, Wikipedia has a good listing of Buck ... | |
| 60's - 70's horror comics | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I remember getting comics with really garish covers that would work in a few different monsters and ... A: There were three main publishers of magazine-sized, black and white horror comics in the 60s and ... | |
| 2 superman comic books | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I came across two superman comic books and was wondering what they were currently worth. They both ... A: These are collectible and valuable comics. Assuming they are in what collectors call "good ... | |
| mad magazine #1 | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: ---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------Yes it is actually the first issue of Mad -- how can I tell if it is ... A: Here is a scan of the cover of the original Mad #1: http://www.comics.org/issue/93801/cover/4/ ... | |
| 60s Comic Book | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for a comic that came out in the early-mid 1960s involving a long snake-like arm and ... A: I have failed miserably in the last several questions I have received where someone asked for help ... | |
| 8 pagers | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I also came across many 8 pagers and also 12 pagers in my father's affects. You gave an approximate ... A: These are not high-enough value items for a major auction house like Sothebys or Christies to be ... | |
| Who was the first superhero? | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm a member of a bodybuilding based forum online and have contributed an article about the history ... A: Superman was the first comic-book superhero. The term "superhero" is generally associated with ... | |
| first edition superman reprint | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: i have a reprint of the 1939 first edition superman comic.this is however not the over sized version ... A: Actually I have not heard of a Superman #1 comic that was given away with sponges. Do you know what ... | |
| Looking for early 70s horror comic | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find a story, probably from 1970-1972, b&w line art, about a man (I seem to recall ... A: There were three main publishers putting out magazine-sized black and white comics in this period: ... | |
| Looking for early 70s horror comic | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find a story, probably from 1970-1972, b&w line art, about a man (I seem to recall ... A: Sorry I am not familiar with this specific story, though it sounds like a good one! There weren't a ... | |
| beano comic | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: How can you tell if it is a copy or the genuine original beano the pages are all glosy and shiny sum ... A: My knowledge of British comics is really pretty limited. I did look around a little on the internet ... | |
| Brick Bradford comic book | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: please can I have a rough estimate value of the following. I would like to auction the book on ebay ... A: I am not especially knowledgeable about foreign comic book collections. However, looking at the ... | |
| Price for comic | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew how much a "#2 1965, 'special king size annual: the amazing spider-man'" ... A: The value of these comics will be very much dependent on condition, with a small tear or fold ... | |
| Dark Horse Star Wars | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I have also found the same comic desribed in this post here: ... A: The original Star Wars comics have been reprinted so many times that it's hard to keep up with all ... | |
| funny animals comics | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for a few walt disney related comics and other funny animals ,can you tell me wich issue ... A: Sorry my knowledge of Disney comics, especially in the 60s or more recent, is pretty limited. I ... | |
| 3 in 1 Classics | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Are there albums known in the US with 3 (or more) old (silver age)comics inside from different ... A: I guess by "album" you mean a giant-sized comic. These types of giant-sized comics, when published ... | |
| 3-D comics and Children Books | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell if there are old (1940's/1950's or older)3-D (also named stereo or stereoscopic) US ... A: I'm not knowledgeable about children's books but there was a 3-D comic craze in the 50s in the U.S. ... | |
| comics before 1930 | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I work for a person with heavy influence in hollywood. What i am looking for are comic ... A: This is a really broad question. The comics that have the most name recognition will be those ... | |
| old comics | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I want to buy the comics below ,I'm sorry but I don't remember the titles but if they ring a bell ... A: I wish I could be more help to you as you have quite a list with a fair amount of detail. However, ... | |
| misprint | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a Classics Illustrated which has been printed skewed, meaning the cover shows more of the ... A: When comics are printed on printing presses, it is not that uncommon for various imperfections and ... | |
| vol.1,No6 spider-man and The Hobgoblin | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: i was wanting to know the value of this book, its in excellent condition. A: There have been several Spider-Man comics, so you would need to give me more info for me to give you ... | |
| Old Sci-Fi Comic- Search for Story | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Somewhere in the time range of 1958-1963, there was a storyline (title unknown) that fascinated my ... A: Sorry I am not familiar with this story. It actually sounds pretty bleak for a comic book from the ... | |
| Wondering about my 1949 superman comic. | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I stumbled upon a superman comic. No.59, published July-Aug 1949. I'm wondering if this comic is ... A: This comic is quite collectible. Unfortunately, it does have some wear as you mention. From my ... | |
| old comic pages | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I found some old pages to a comic under my grandparents lino, it was with lots of newspapers from ... A: Sorry but from your description, I'm not sure exactly what you have. It sounds like you might be ... | |
| spiderman | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a #14 spiderman comic book,it is in good condition,we were wondering what it is going ... A: There have been several different Spider-Man titles over the years. I am assuming you mean the ... | |
| Henry 1932 hardcover book | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a hardcover book published in 1932...I am wanting to sell it to someone who would care for it ... A: This book generally retails for around $50 to $100, depending on condition. $50 is for an average ... | |
| comic book value | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: My name is Vera, I would like to get your expert opinion on the value of these comic books. Robin ... A: The value of comics is very much dependent on condition. However, most comics less than 30 years ... | |
| Star Wars Comic Books | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I was looking to see if the Star Wars comic books I have are of any value and I saw your response to ... A: Unopened bagged sets of Star Wars 1, 2 and 3 (which always have reprints inside) usually sell for ... | |
| Detective Comic | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a Detective Comic book - Pow-Wow Smith Indian Lawman / Batman and Robin No. 161 July 1950. ... A: A Detective 161 would have a retail value of somewhere between $60 and $120 in average ... | |
| The Adventures of Steve Anaconda | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I was curious if you know anything about a comic strip that was printed in New York? The title I ... A: Sorry I have never heard of this comic strip. I am guessing that it was not a nationally syndicated ... | |
| What do you submit first as a comic writer? | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: suppose as a script writer, you have written a 5-volume story. Then, what should you send to a ... A: Publishers are not going to be interested in reading a 100-page story from an unknown writer. In ... | |
| Do you need to know drawing to write comics? | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm a young student and a fan of comics. My dream is someday to write the script for those books. ... A: No, it is not necessary to be able to draw in order to become a comic writer. Many of the most ... | |
| horror comic from the late 60s to early 70s | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I saw this comic when I was younger and for years it kept me up..it was about a town that nailed all ... A: In that time frame, there are a few different comics it could have appeared in. It could be one of ... | |
| spider-man comic book | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a Spider-man comic book and I was wondering how much it was worth. The title is: Marvel ... A: For some reason, I am not able to enlarge the scan you sent me. It just appears as a tiny image ... | |
| horror comic from the late 60s to early 70s | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I saw this comic when I was younger and for years it kept me up..it was about a town that nailed all ... A: Sorry the story doesn't ring a bell with me. Do you remember what publisher's comics you were ... | |
| comic | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Out of 10, what score do you give for the Marvel vocabulary words, 1. Unrevealed 2. Variable 3. ... A: Yes, Marvel has always liked finding a few adjectives and beating them into the ground. Like ... | |
| Superman Reprint Comic | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Superman Reprint Comic of the first one.It has superman raising the car over his head, No ... A: It sounds like you may have a copy of Famous First Edition # C-26. DC Comics put out this title in ... | |
| Dick Tracy from 1963 Chicago Tribune | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Brown, I have found two pictures that appear to be some kind of promotion given by the Chicago ... A: I agree, this is a fun item. I did a little research and determined that what you have is from a ... | |
| older comics viewed online | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I've been wondering off and on for some years now if old comics are viewable online. I'm not a ... A: Sorry I am not a good person to go to with computer questions. I know that the site does require ... | |
| older comics viewed online | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I've been wondering off and on for some years now if old comics are viewable online. I'm not a ... A: There is a site I am familiar with that offers scans of a lot of old comics from the 40s and 50s ... | |
| Selling complete comic book collection | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: How do I sell this comic collection that ranges from the late 1930's to the late 1970's to someone ... A: Well 1000 comics is a pretty sizeable collection. I'm guessing you have learned in the past two ... | |
| Henry | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: How can I get a picture of Henry? I want to set him as my picture on facebook. A: Henry is a great old comic strip character. I was able to find several images online. I just did a ... | |
| Another Forgotten Horror/Sci Fi | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I remember having a horror/sci-fi anthology comic that was given to me by my grandfather when I was ... A: I can't say exactly what comic you're referring to, but I'm guessing you are thinking of one of the ... | |
| I WAS HANDED DOWN SOME COMICS FROM MY GRAMPA HOW MUCH ARE THEY WORTH PLEASE | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: marvel comics premire feat.the TORPEDO in the upper left hand corner it says 35 cents with the ... A: You did not provide any info about what condition any of these comics are in. However, unless they ... | |
| lost astronaut builds radio | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: When I was a child I inherited my older brothers collection of comics, among them were tales of ... A: Yes, the old Human Torch and Toro are fun, as well as the old Sub-Mariner. "Elastic Man" sounds ... | |
| lost astronaut builds radio | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: When I was a child I inherited my older brothers collection of comics, among them were tales of ... A: I saw E.T. when it came out in 1982 but don't remember the comic book scene you describe. I tried ... | |
| Early 70s or late 60s Horror Anthology Comics | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: and thank you for taking my question. This is probably the longest of long-shots that anyone has ... A: First, the bad news. I can't tell you the specific title and issue you are referring to. Now the ... | |
| Star Wars Comics | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I saw a post where you answered a question about a year ago for Star Wars Comics. I have 2 set of ... A: I'm guessing you are asking about selling these comics. Really your best course is to put them on ... | |
| how to get the most out of selling my collection | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I have a rather large comic collection including, Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, X-Men, ... A: From the names of the comics you list, it sounds like they are from the 70s and later. Some of them ... | |
| 1970s Horror Comic | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: This is probably a long shot, but I have memories of a particular horror comic book or books from ... A: I can't say I recognize any of these specific stories. It does sound like these were most likely DC ... | |
| question | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: What was the name of the 1960s comic book that had a baby boy and baby girl who had abilities to go ... A: I'm guessing that you are referring to Sugar & Spike: http://www.comics.org/series/1195/covers/ ... | |
| 50s Horror Comics | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: As a small boy in the early 50s here in the UK, I was greatly intrigued by my big brother's “Horror ... A: I am more knowledgeable about U.S. than British comics. However, I have heard some information ... | |
| Marvel Character Stamps | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a collection of Marvel Character stamps- ranging from no.1 to 100 from the early 1970's. Can ... A: The Marvel Value Stamps program of the 70s was a popular program for Marvel at the time, but in ... | |
| Mad Magazine issue number 1 | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a mint condition Mad Magazine issue number 1. What do you think it is worth in today's ... A: Here is a scan of the original cover. Your copy should look exactly the same. Any difference would ... | |
| Mad Magazine issue number 1 | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a mint condition Mad Magazine issue number 1. What do you think it is worth in today's ... A: Does it look like a brand new magazine/comic fresh off a printing press? A Mint comic cannot have ... | |
| Mad Magazine issue number 1 | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a mint condition Mad Magazine issue number 1. What do you think it is worth in today's ... A: I'm a little confused because the first issue of Mad was a comic book and therefore was not called ... | |
| 60's marvel comics values | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: found you using an internet search. i'm wondering if you could tell me a place in dallas to have ... A: Depending on condition, it sounds like you potentially have some very valuable comics. There is a ... | |
| the Amazing Spider-man Vol. 6 | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have Vol. 6 of "the Amazing Spider-Man" dated July 3, 1963. This appears to be from the same ... A: It sounds like you are referring to the following comic: http://www.ditko-fever.com/nypsmce06.html ... | |
| Comic Book Story | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I would like to locate a comic book story from (I think) the late 1960s. To the best of my memory ... A: There really weren't that many comics of the fantasy variety published between 1965-67. I say that ... | |
| Comic Book Story | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I would like to locate a comic book story from (I think) the late 1960s. To the best of my memory ... A: Do you have a good memory of what comics you were reading at that time? Marvel, DC and ACG were all ... | |
| Date-stamped Star Wars #1 | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I know there have been many different Star Wars comics put out. The one I am referring to is #1, ... A: Don't know if you were around to buy this comic yourself off the newsstand. Back in the good old ... | |
| Comic Book Story | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like to locate a comic book story from (I think) the late 1960s. To the best of my memory ... A: There is a story in an old comic that is called "The Prison Planet" but it does not really match ... | |
| Price on my comic book | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Going through an old box and found a1st edition Cuck Norris comic book. It's in good condition. How ... A: Marvel Comics put out a Chuck Norris comic in 1987. It ran for four issues. I assume by 1st ... | |
| original artwork | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My Grandmother won a contest and got an original drawing of the cover of a comic book drawn by Jae ... A: Jae Lee is an artist who was born in South Korea and is not related to Stan Lee. ... | |
| 1930' or 1940's | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: My grandfather wanted me to find out about a comic from the 30's or 40's when he was a kid. He ... A: Sorry that my email account sent the message from AllExperts notifying me of your question to my ... | |
| Classics Illustrated | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I found a comic book in a pile of old stuff at my dads' house. It is a Classics Illustrated, A Tale ... A: What you have is a later printing and not a first edition. The earlier editions were called ... | |
| comic the Gumps | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have an original 1918 of the Gumps andy and min by Sidney Smith. Book no. 4. It has some wear to ... A: Sorry for some reason my email account sent the notice I received about your question to my Junk ... | |
| Production error daredevil #33 | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Daredevil #33 from the 60's. It's probably in 8.0 - 8.5 conditionbecause of some yellowing ... A: Sorry for some reason my email account sent the notice I received about your question to my Junk ... | |
| Spiderman Comics | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: My mother-in-law gave my daughter 23 (Volumes 1-23) Spiderman comics that say "Spiderman Collectible ... A: These sound like the newspaper reprint series that was put out by, I believe, a Texas newspaper as a ... | |
| Comic from the early 60s | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if you can tell me about a comic book from the late fifties or early sixties as described: ... A: Sorry I am not able to identify this story from the information you provided. I would guess it was ... | |
| comic collecting | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: i just inherited a bunch of newer comics and i didn't know if the IMAGE(the image company) comics ... A: I'm sorry to be sending you a very late reply. Allexperts sends me an email when someone asks me a ... | |
| Beano No1 july 1938 | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: Brian A: I'm sorry to be sending you a very late reply. Allexperts sends me an email when someone asks me a ... | |
| Comic Book Value | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: How does a collector determine the value of an old comic book? What does he look for when evaluating ... A: I'm glad to know someone looks at my instructions! The info in the indicia is important because, ... | |
| Comic Book Value | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: How does a collector determine the value of an old comic book? What does he look for when evaluating ... A: Desirability of the comic, then condition. Not sure what you're getting at re: "what does he look ... | |
| Unknown Title | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I used to own an action comic book that had World War II or Korean War American army soldiers and ... A: Actually, the comic you are describing sounds like Star Spangled War Stories. This title from DC ... | |
| Star Wars: Marvel Special Editions #1 & #2, 1977 | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: In 2006 you responded to an inquiry of the above subject noting $0.30 and $0.35 covers. I have no ... A: Sorry that for some reason AllExperts did not send me an email notifying me that you had posted a ... | |
| Gi Joe Comic | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: i recently found a Gi Joe original 80's storyline issue 63# reprinted by "So Much Fun" and has ... A: This comic is a little more recent than the period I am most knowledgeable about, but you piqued my ... | |
| Misprinted Spawn #21 | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Way back when, i bought a copy of Spawn #21 (as soon as it was on the stands), to add to my ... A: Actually, I recently had a similar experience. I bought a set of old Tarzan comics from the 50s. ... | |
| Can you aid me in finding a particular comic? | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Horror comic likely DC or Marvel (but not necessarily) circa 1976-1985?. Midieval town reports a ... A: 1975 to 1982 was right about the time frame that I was buying lots of new comics. However, I was ... | |
| Can you aid me in finding a particular comic? | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Horror comic likely DC or Marvel (but not necessarily) circa 1976-1985?. Midieval town reports a ... A: I appreciate your offer to pay for time spent researching. The problem with looking for a story is ... | |
| supermans big brother | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a box of old comics. A superman comic DC, 1953 No. 80, Jan/feb. The cover says "superman big ... A: You probably won't have too much trouble selling the better issues, whether to a comic shop or on ... | |
| supermans big brother | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a box of old comics. A superman comic DC, 1953 No. 80, Jan/feb. The cover says "superman big ... A: The superhero stuff will likely be most valuable. If there are any horror or science fiction ... | |
| supermans big brother | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a box of old comics. A superman comic DC, 1953 No. 80, Jan/feb. The cover says "superman big ... A: Comics from the 50s can potentially be valuable depending on what specifically you have and what ... | |
| Evaluation | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been collecting comics, Mainly Marvel, for over 30 years. 1/2 (about 2500 books from late 60s ... A: Sorry to hear about this sad situation. My best advice is to contact some stores in your area or ... | |
| aspiring comic artist | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: this is anindya from India. i'm an aspiring comic book artist and would like to submit my portfolio ... A: This is not really in my direct line of expertise. However, I think if your portfolio shows talent ... | |
| Taco Bell Comics | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Taco Bell is currently giving comics with their kids meals. I was curious if it was safe to leave ... A: I have not seen the plastic that Taco Bell is using with their giveaway comics. However, I would be ... | |
| 50s-60s Marvel/Atlas Vampire story HELP | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Looking for a 1970s Marvel horror comic..I searched and found zip--something like Vault of Evil or ... A: I am a fan of 50s Marvel/Atlas horror, and the story you describe sounds vaguely familiar. I don't ... | |
| certain comics | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking for some years on the internet for a comic from the sixties that had what I ... A: Hey Thomas There is no good index that I am aware of. If you know the title of the comic, you can ... | |
| looking for 50s-60s comic | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a birthday present for a friend, he told me about a comic that has stuck in his mind ... A: Hey Nancy, Wow, I'm impressed! Here's the good news. I have a copy of Strange Tales #98, just ... | |
| certain comics | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking for some years on the internet for a comic from the sixties that had what I ... A: Sorry that from the details you give, I can't provide a definitive answer. It makes me think of ... | |
| looking for 50s-60s comic | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a birthday present for a friend, he told me about a comic that has stuck in his mind ... A: Actually, there were less possibilities in the years you mention. I suspect the most likely is a ... | |
| looking for 50s-60s comic | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a birthday present for a friend, he told me about a comic that has stuck in his mind ... A: Sorry but the story you describe does not ring a bell for me. There are many stories dealing with ... | |
| batman and superman turn 75 | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I am the Producer of the Mitch Albom Show in Detroit. Mitch is the author of "Tuesdays with Morrie" ... A: I'm somewhat confused. Superman first appeared on newsstands in 1938, so it would seem that he is ... | |
| Spiderman Comic | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Spiderman Comic from 1976. It is vol 1 #1 I will post a picture as I don't really know ... A: I'm guessing you want to know what this comic might be worth? Spider-man was introduced in 1963, ... | |
| comics in the 50's | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing a large research paper on gender roles in comic books. I'm just curious about women in ... A: Wow, this is just a huge topic. I'm not sure, when you ask for some suggestions, if you are asking ... | |
| book value | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: i have astonishing tales 25, first appearance deathlok. it is signed by rich buckler and in fine to ... A: Astonishing Tales 25 in F/VF currently has a price guide value of around $20. Unfortunately, there ... | |
| factory error | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE AN AMAZING SPIDERMAN COMIC (BRONZE AGE) IT WAS PRINTED FROM FACTORY WITH A DOUBLE COVER, I ... A: Of all the flaws that occur during the printing process, the only one that generally adds to a ... | |
| A nagging question for 40 years now | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: In the early 60's when I was a kid I remember reading some comics whose storyline involved earth ... A: I do not recognize this story from what you describe. Do you remember anything more about the human ... | |
| "Metal Eaters" and others | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a series of comics I read as a child. They may have been anthology comics, like the ... A: Unfortunately, I can't identify the specific stories you are referring to. The first one sounds a ... | |
| Could you connect me up with "Kevin?" | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Chris, When I stumbled across the below correspondence I had to read it three times to make sure it ... A: The way AllExperts is set up, I do not actually ever see people's email info. Everything gets ... | |
| vintage fleetway comics 1960's early | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Chris, I found comics belongs to my grandfather about 200-300 of them, black ink, ... A: My knowledge is primarily of comics published in the United States. From what I understand, ... | |
| Value of some old comics | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: recently going through our parents crawl space we found a whole stack of faily good (though a bit ... A: My understanding is that this magazine featured cartoons similar to what you might find in Playboy ... | |
| Enlarge Superman Comic book | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Years ago I found an enlarge version of the first Superman comic, it is not the 1939 version. I have ... A: In fair to good condition, it's really not worth much. The issue should have two covers, the outer ... | |
| a question about a certain marvel horror magazine from the 70's | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I've spent years troubling over this certain magazine I had and loved when I was a kid. I can't ... A: I can't think offhand of any comic that would have had both Frankenstein and Man-Thing in the same ... | |
| 1963 Mystery Incorporated | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a comic book that has not been out of the plastic and I was wondering how much it is worth? ... A: There were six different issues in the Mystery Incorporated mini-series. However, there were ... | |
| The Origin of Robin | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I can't find anything about this comic book (the origin of robin, 1969). my granddad found it in the ... A: You didn't provide me a lot of information, but I'm guessing that you're referring to Batman 213, ... | |
| Archie and Me double cover | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an Archie and Me comic with two identical covers. The issue is NO 79 Dec 06969. How much do ... A: Archie and me is listed in the price guide as being worth $1 to $10 depending on condition. It's ... | |
| Vintage Comics | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I was cleaning out a small hiding spot and came across a few old comics.(They vary in age) I am ... A: The Batman issue is too recent to have any collectible value. Very few comics from the 90s are ... | |
| starman | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have tried comic book sites and I have not been able to find any information on a starman comic ... A: You can send me an email at chijae1 at hotmail with scans attached. By the way, the prices I listed ... | |
| starman | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have tried comic book sites and I have not been able to find any information on a starman comic ... A: Unfortunately, I did not receive any scan. It sounds like you are referring to Adventure Comics 70, ... | |
| Terry Thorne comics | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have 22 different and one duplicate 'comic book" by Terry Thorne, copyright 1951. All except two ... A: These look like something that some industrious person cranked out on a printing press rather than ... | |
| Terry Thorne comics | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have 22 different and one duplicate 'comic book" by Terry Thorne, copyright 1951. All except two ... A: Sorry I am not familiar with "Terry Thorne comics." That does not seem to be the title, as I can't ... | |
| Hulk-signed comic book | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hulk comic book from 1988 (Vicious Circle #340). It appears to be signed by T. McFarlane. ... A: The signature does look like McFarlane's. I would guess it is his, unless someone else is pretty ... | |
| sub-mariner | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sub-Mariner comic fom Nov. 1968. It is Vol. 1, #7. The cover was originally attached with ... A: Seems like you have some nice issues from the late 60s. Too bad you don't have anything from about ... | |
| Avengers | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have several comincs from the 80's and 90's, including #15 (Death Be Not Proud), #18 ... A: This copy does seem to be in nice shape. Based on your scan and description, I would give it a ... | |
| aquaman comic books | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: i have just started going through a very large collection of aquaman comic books. i would like to ... A: Aquaman appeared for many years as a back-up character in various titles before finally getting his ... | |
| Avengers | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have several comincs from the 80's and 90's, including #15 (Death Be Not Proud), #18 ... A: Comics from the 80s and 90s generally don't have very much value, as they are easy to come by for ... | |
| comic book | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I was going through some old stuff today and found a comic book i have some questions about. It is ... A: This lists in the priceguide at a little over cover price as being worth $6 in mint condition. ... | |
| Prices on MAD Magazine's | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: 76 Jan '63, No. 77 March '63, No. 99 Dec '65 & No. 102 April '66 & was wondering what their ... A: "Good condition" to comic collectors generally means some wear, such as minor tears, wrinkles, ... | |
| Harvey comics | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I believe this was in the Harvey Comics I had as a kid. There were 1 or 2 page comics inside that ... A: I'm not familiar with any characters like this in Harvey Comics. However, it's possible you're ... | |
| Spiderman #7 | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: do you have any information on a comic book with not for resale in the bottom right corner. Dec7 ... A: I'm guessing that you are referring to one of the following: ... | |
| comic book worth | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: How much would an I love Lucy comic book published in May-July 1955, issue #6 in very good condition ... A: This comic book has a price guide value of around $30, depending on exactly what condition it is in. ... | |
| Captain Marvel Jr 1940's 50's | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Chris, My uncle told me of a Captain Marvel Jr when he was young, around ten years of age. He is ... A: Sorry but I have only read a few Capt Marvel Jr issues and do not remember having read this story. ... | |
| comic book basic query | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Q1(Are reprints of any significant value)...I believe this is the bulk of my collection that I ... A: Actually very few comics were ever reprinted. Comics today generally sell no more than about 10,000 ... | |
| comic book basic query | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Q1(Are reprints of any significant value)...I believe this is the bulk of my collection that I ... A: Reprints generally are not of much value although it depends on specifically what you are referring ... | |
| Comic Books | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: 1. How do I preserved comic books (such as HC, TPB, etc.) and make it last forevers? 2. What are all ... A: 1. If you're willing to pay for it, getting comics vacuum sealed in a container with an inert gas ... | |
| Superman #1 Reprint | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to glean whatever information I can about my Superman #1 1939 reprint. This is the ... A: The comic you have is an issue of Famous First Edition and was published in 1979. It should have an ... | |
| Value of DC Comics | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Batman WAR on Crime,Superman PEACE on Earth, and JLA: Heaven's Ladder. I was curious as to ... A: The Batman and JLA list in the price guide at $10 each in mint condition. The Superman lists at ... | |
| comics series late 70 | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: i rember a comic that was about a plane tht crashed on to a planet and the survivours (humans) were ... A: This doesn't ring any bell for me from the details you provide. Do you believe it was an American ... | |
| Batman Comic | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you know how much my batman comic books are worth? I just bought some online for ... A: Nice of you to support your husband's hobby. These comics all have a price guide value of around $3 ... | |
| Lost horror comic from my youth | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: When I was young, I remember pulling from the racks a huge over-sized horror comic which might of ... A: Sorry I don't recognize this story. Based on your saying it was an over-sized horror comic and ... | |
| X-men comics 1982-85 | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have approximately 35 issues of X-men #106-169. All are in very good to excellent shape. Also ... A: You would really need to send me the issue numbers for me to give you any reasonable estimate of ... | |
| 70's horror comics | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: In the late 70's early 80's my mother had these horror comics. I remember one issue had a man in the ... A: The story you describe sounds like "Jenifer," which was written by Bruce Jones and drawn by Berni ... | |
| star wars | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I found a pack of star wars comics still with the plastic but the plastic has been opened. it is ... A: There were reprint editions of the Star Wars comics put out almost as soon as the originals came out ... | |
| archie and jug head | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have some old archie and jug head comics I think from the 70s or older I was trying to get a rough ... A: I would not expect very much interest in Archie or Jughead comics from the 70s. (60s issues might ... | |
| Horror comics from the 1970s | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I know this may be an extremely long-shot, but I have just about exhausted all options. I am ... A: Well, I looked around a little bit but didn't find anything that really seemed to match your ... | |
| Horror comics from the 1970s | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I know this may be an extremely long-shot, but I have just about exhausted all options. I am ... A: I do not recognize the cover off the top of my head. Are you able to narrow down the comic titles ... | |
| Mad collectiables | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have some Mad Magazines and I also have some cars and lunch box and books. I would love to sell ... A: Mad Magazines generally aren't worth too much unless they're from the 50s. Later issues would have ... | |
| Trying to find a horror comic from childhood... | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying with no luck to find a comic that I loved when I was young. It was produced in ... A: Sorry the cover does not ring a bell for me. If you can remember any more about the comic, or the ... | |
| Superhero Origin related queries and more! :) | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a few comic book related questions, but first a little context. I’m an aspiring screenwriter ... A: Sorry you sent me this question as I'm deep into getting ready for my wife's 40th birthday party, so ... | |
| Value of vintage Lone Ranger | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a lone ranger comic book, vol. 1 no.10, from 1949 and i was wondering what value it has ... A: Sorry to be slow to respond. We've been trying to put together a birthday party for my wife and I ... | |
| Spiderman comics | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have found three comic books, and have held on to them for my son who is only 4! I wanted to find ... A: What you have are several issues of comics that were given out as free inserts along with Sunday ... | |
| Astonishing Vol #34 Aug 1954 | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Chris, I found this issue at some junk market. The interesting thing is that it is "autographed" on ... A: It was not at all uncommon for children in the past to write their names on the covers and inside ... | |
| Undergrond Comics story | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a particular story in an underground comic book published in the late `60s/very ... A: Sorry but this story doesn't ring a bell for me. It sounds like it could be something done by ... | |
| Original Peanuts daily comic | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an original ink drawn Peanuts daily comic from 1962 that was given to my father by Charles ... A: You asked me a question about a Peanuts strip several months ago on the website AllExperts. Answers ... | |
| star wars #1 comic | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: 30 cents. Do you have idea of value and where to sell A: The .30 cent Star Wars #1 comic in mint condition has a current Near Mint value of $95. A true mint ... | |
| 3 Star Wars comics | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently refound some of my comics from the late 70's. I was hoping you could give me an idea of ... A: I assume that "decent" condition means something less than perfect. 16 and 18 would have a price ... | |
| mad magizine | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I found a old issue of mad magazine #174 April 1975 is anyone interested in obtaining as I'm not a ... A: This issue lists in the price guide at around $20 if in perfect condition. If in anything less than ... | |
| spiderman comics | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: 00 dollars she owed me money any way they are Spiderman unlimited maximum carnage it says in the ... A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news. Spiderman Unlimited Maximum Carnage is a recently published ... | |
| 1970s scifi anthology/reprint? | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have for years been trying to find a comic I first read in the 1970s - probably 1971 or 1972 (not ... A: Okay, well then, you may have been on the best track looking at all the 70s reprint issues out ... | |
| 1970s scifi anthology/reprint? | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have for years been trying to find a comic I first read in the 1970s - probably 1971 or 1972 (not ... A: Going on your hypothesis that the story you remember was by Kirby, it most likely was a Marvel ... | |
| Double Cover | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a collection of Classics Illustrated comics and one of them has a double cover. It is #53, ... A: That's interesting--someone else asked me about a Classics issue with a double cover just a couple ... | |
| tijuana bibles or 8 pagers | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have come across these that my father had. Can you tell me a little about them ... A: Sorry there is no easy way to tell which of these are original and which may be reproductions, ... | |
| Double cover | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: My father has a collection of classics illustrated comics that i have been looking through recently. ... A: That's good news. You do actually have the original printing of this issue. This comic lists in $8 ... | |
| tijuana bibles or 8 pagers | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have come across these that my father had. Can you tell me a little about them A: 8-pagers had their heyday in the 30s and 40s. They tended to feature cartoon characters, movie ... | |
| Double cover | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My father has a collection of classics illustrated comics that i have been looking through recently. ... A: A double cover is an uncommon (but not unheard of) printing error on a comic that does make the ... | |
| Grading comics with a missing page | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what grade to be consider at with a missing page(mostly tear out). For example Hulk ... A: If the missing page includes comic book art, the grade will drop to poor. If the comic stories are ... | |
| Captain America Volume 1 No.2 and Marvel Comics No.4 and a Stan Lee autograph | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in buying a Captain America Volume 1 No.2 and Marvel Comics No.4. I'm not sure if I ... A: Here is a scan for the April, 1941 issue of Captain America #2: ... | |
| 1962 barbie and ken comic | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1962 barbie and ken comic book,it is issue #1 amy-july issue made by dell. Could you please ... A: This issue is a valuable comic. What it is actually worth will depend on its condition. If it is ... | |
| Value of a Comic Book | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: issue no.2, 1975. The pages are a little yellowed, but the covers are perfect and there are no ... A: In "near mint" condition, this comic is valued at $35 in the current comic book price guide. The ... | |
| battlestar galactica signed first issue | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: hey, i was sifting through my comic book collection when i came across the first issue of marvel ... A: Sorry but the value of signatures is outside of my expertise. Also not sure how you can verify that ... | |
| Comic Weekly San Francisco Examiner 1944 | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have the attached comic weekly for the San Francisco Examiner on Sept 24, 1944. Do you know a ... A: The value of old newspaper funnies like this will depend on what strips are included inside. I ... | |
| an old comic | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: hey chris how are you doing? i'm hoping you can help me cause i'm going nuts. i'm trying to remember ... A: The only old horror comic I know with a story like The Thing is Adventures into the Unknown 17. ... | |
| Supermen of America | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a first edition John Steinbeck novel, East of Eden. Inside while reading I ... A: This sounds like a fun item. As your googling indicates, it seems to relate to a Superman fan club ... | |
| classic illustrated,treasure chest | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: the classic illustrated i found was in a attic,the information i have is from the comic price ... A: Sorry I have had a lot going on at work and haven't checked my email in several days. The Classics ... | |
| spider man comics 1977-1995 | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I understand your expertise is for older comics, but I'm hoping you could direct me to someone who ... A: Spidey comics from this time period are only likely to have much value if they are in perfect "like ... | |
| comic books | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: i am trying to find the value of a few comic books. i want to know the value of Marvel Superheroes ... A: Marvel Superheroes lists in the priceguide at $4 in mint condition. Exploits of Spider-man, best I ... | |
| comic value | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1944 Batman Comic #23 in good condition. It has a 10 cent cover of Batman and the Joker ... A: This is indeed a valuable comic. Exactly how much it is worth will depend on its condition. ... | |
| Star Wars #1 | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I found an answer you sent to someone in May '08 about a Star Wars #1 book. You mentioned the 35 ... A: The .35 cent edition could certainly be worth several hundred, but $4000 for a fine condition copy ... | |
| Star Wars #1 | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I found an answer you sent to someone in May '08 about a Star Wars #1 book. You mentioned the 35 ... A: You are correct that the .30 cent edition of Star Wars #1 also has a UPC. There was a time that the ... | |
| Star Wars Comic | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I found a Star Wars comic book in my husband's childhood things. I was looking online to see where ... A: Unfortunately, the blank box at the lower left hand corner indicates that this is a later reprint ... | |
| comic books | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have old comics I found. I have a 1938 smilin jack it says 1938 on the back of first page, 1938 ... A: I am not sure what you have if it has a different cover. There was another giveaway, not with ... | |
| comic books | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have old comics I found. I have a 1938 smilin jack it says 1938 on the back of first page, 1938 ... A: As to the Smilin' Jack, Little Orphan Annie and Dick Tracy issues, do they have a 10 cent price on ... | |
| comics | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: When i was younger, probably in the 70's or 80's, I read a comic about a soldier who found a ... A: Unfortunately, I don't recognize this story. I am guessing it appeared in a war comic title put out ... | |
| 1958 Mad Magazine | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: my name is John. When I was about 10 years old (early 1970s) I bought an old Mad magazine at a ... A: It sounds like you are referring to the Mad for Keeps volume. It is a neat item but does not ... | |
| Ella Cinders Get Well Card | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ella Cinders Get Well Card drawn by Fred Fox. I can not find any information tying all ... A: According to Wikipedia, Fred Fox took over the Ella Cinders strip in the 50s, and it ran until 1961. ... | |
| Value of spiderman series of 1963-64 | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have the Spiderman series from March 1963-64. I was wondering their value? A: I am not totally clear on what you are referring to. Spider-man #1 came out in 1963 with a cover ... | |
| Star Wars #1 35 Cent Reprint Price | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Chris, I found an answer to a question you posted in the past... Hi Dave There have been many ... A: I may not be understanding something here. Are you saying you found an answer to your question from ... | |
| Artist's Sketchbooks (Again) | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again, but I was wondering if you knew anywhere that I might be able to find ... A: A great site for artwork by comic artists, and by fine artists who inspired comic book artists, is ... | |
| Artist's sketchbooks | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: Hey Chris. I've recently acquired a sketchbook from Bryan Hitch that has been a huge help to my ... A: I looked at several websites and only found info on one sketchbook by Bryan Hitch, which is called ... | |
| Is this a good time to sell my collection?. | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I've spent nearly 30 years amassing a high-end collection of Marvel Silver age comics, Sports ... A: If the issues you have are key issues, and especially in higher grades, from what I have seen demand ... | |
| Amazing Spider-Man #1 | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a major spell of good luck and acquired an issue of Amazing Spider-Man #1. I've been ... A: I'm not sure what you mean when you say the comic has a recreated cover. Are you saying it is ... | |
| Buck Rogers 1930 Sunday Comics | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a color page printed on a non-newspaper stock estimated to have run approx in 1930-31. "Buck ... A: I'm not 100% sure what this is. My guess, however, is that it is something printed more recently ... | |
| Comic Book Investing | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have about 150 old comics from the mid-1960s'. I would also love to learn how to purchase comics ... A: The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is the definitive listing of collectible comics. You can buy ... | |
| Trying to find a horror/ghost comic.. | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I had a comic as a kid once, don't know if it's Gold Key or not. One of the ghost stories is about ... A: Sorry this cover/story doesn't ring a bell for me. If it's in the Gold Key era, it probably was a ... | |
| Star Wars Comic 02817 | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently found a Star Wars Comic from when I was a kid and am trying to determine it's value if ... A: You have not provided enough information on this comic for me to give you any idea of its value. ... | |
| comic book values resource | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I recently found an old bxk of comic books. (from the 70's & 80's) Where can I find a good resource ... A: Most comics from the 70s and 80s are not going to be worth too much, although there are some issues ... | |
| Assessing vlaue of 4 comic books | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: This is what I have: The Lone Ranger #18, Treachery Lurks Along the Wide Missouri, 1957, no barcode, ... A: The title said 4 comics but I'm only seeing three. I'm not sure what Lone Ranger book you have ... | |
| UPC SYMBOL VERSES CHARACTER IN ITS PLACE OR VICE VERSA | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: WHICH COPY HAS MORE VALUE? MY COPIES HAVE CHARACTERS BUT ON MOST SITES I FIND THE SAME ISSUE WITH A ... A: I have never heard of collectors placing a premium on copies with our without UPC codes. The only ... | |
| found Comic Books | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Sir I have found some comic books which I can not find anywhere on the Internet. I am wondering if ... A: The Marvel Treasury Editions and Savage Fists of Kung Fu have a price guide value in the $10 to $20 ... | |
| comic book values | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I just found a container of about 200 comic books - many various titles from late 70's - 80's that ... A: There are many ways you can determine the value of these comics. 1. If you live in or by a big ... | |
| Return of the Jedi | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently was given issues 1-4 of Marvel's "The original comics adaptation of "four issue limited ... A: In NM condition, these guide at $10 each. Not sure how easy it would be to find a buyer at that ... | |
| picture or upc | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm not a hardcore collector, however something has been bugging me for the few times that I've ... A: These differences generally reflect comics that are distributed in different ways. For instance, ... | |
| Comic Strip lead printing plate-Popeye | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 x10 inch lead printing plate of a Popeye comic strip. It is titled: Popeye, the ... A: I have seen printing plates being sold on eBay, though never specifically Popeye plates. I have ... | |
| spiderman | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: ..please could you give me a price on how much my Spiderman #1, no price printed on ,prebagged ... A: Not sure how easy it will be to find a buyer for this one. However, according to the price guide, ... | |
| 1940's and 1950's comic Books | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have my first husband's comic collection. They have been kept in individual bags for the last 25 ... A: These issues are definitely worth keeping, or selling if you have no interest in them. However, ... | |
| Collection | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a few comics that have sat around for 30 years... How can I check the value of them. And to ... A: As to comic values, the most common source is the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. It is ... | |
| comic book resources | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Where would you suggest looking for value information regarding comics not listed in Overstreet? ... A: There is a 1982 book by Jay Kennedy called "The Underground and New Wave Comix Price Guide." I have ... | |
| comic captains | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: 1) Was Fawcett's Captain Marvel the first "Captain" character? If not, who was? 2) Why was ... A: It depends on what you mean by "'Captain' character." Are you limiting yourself to comic books? ... | |
| A horror comic I read back in the 70s | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: In a horror comic I read back in the 70s, the plot concerned a group of inmates in an insane asylum. ... A: Wow, this is a very adult story line! Sorry, I don't recognize the story. I think I can say with ... | |
| comic books | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a July 1944 "Air Ace" comic book which would probably be considered in very fine condition. ... A: I'm guessing your asking about this comic's value. If you're asking something else, please follow ... | |
| Star Wars Comic Book - First Edition | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I have had 2 Stars Wars comic books since I was 6 years old ( I am now 37 ), my father did the ... A: There is a very valuable edition of Star Wars #1, but unfortunately it is not the edition you own. ... | |
| Carl Anderson's Henry | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: This is more of a comic strip question, but as you will see a "book" is involved. Have the Carl ... A: Sorry to be slow to get back to you--the holiday weekend kept me away from my computer for a few ... | |
| Classic comic Books | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a collection of Classic Comic Books from 1943 to 1969. are these of any value? Most are in ... A: Virtually every Classic issue had an HRN number, but I may not have done a good job describing it. ... | |
| Classic comic Books | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a collection of Classic Comic Books from 1943 to 1969. are these of any value? Most are in ... A: Classic Comics are of some collector interest, especially first editions. The problem is that most ... | |
| value | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: how much do you think the NO.1 edition of jughead is worth that is in pretty good condition A: There have been several different comic titles published starring Jughead over the years. If you ... | |
| Comic collection | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: Hey I have 150 comic books ranging from the 80s and 90s. All in good condition. I don't 'know a lot ... A: I am more knowledgeable about older comics. Most comics from the 80s and 90s are easy to find and ... | |
| The Shadow | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have the complete collection of 1964 Archie Series The Shadow 1-8. The first issue has a tear ... A: Sorry I didn't get the original message on this from AllExperts. The comics you mention are really ... | |
| the vey first silver surfer!! | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: How much is the very first silver surfer comic worth??? A: Not sure if you're refering to the first appearance, or the first issue of the first Silver Surfer ... | |
| mad comic | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 mad comic books, there both #1 Oct-Nov 1952 issues. how do i find someone to purchase ... A: Mad #1 has been reprinted a few times. You seem confident, though, that the two you have are ... | |
| hi | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a comic book collection and wish to know what part the condition plays in its appraisal And ... A: Wow, that's a lot of questions! I'll give some basic answers and you can follow up with more ... | |
| arichie and jughead comic books | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: are they of any value, i have jughead #66 and some other jughead and arcie books..i was just trying ... A: Archie type comics from this period are not really high value. In average used condition, I would ... | |
| comic books | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have quite a few comics from 1950-1970 all in very good cond. witch means no tears no missing ... A: Do you mean you want to send me a list, or did you have something else in mind when you say "take a ... | |
| Spiderman comic | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: My son has in his possession a spiderman #2 comic. It came from my fathers home and he is now 95 ... A: The original Spiderman #2 had a 12 cent cover price and was published in May of 1963. Your average ... | |
| 1968 dc comics | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I was looking throught my fathers boxes and things in his attic and well there is about 20-27 comic ... A: These comics, if in solid condition, are probably worth a little bit but not a huge amount. DC ... | |
| Comic Book Values | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the following may be worth (ball park). All in very good to excellent ... A: Other than Little LuLu, these are not highly collected titles. The Little Lulu, Nancy, Casper, Lash ... | |
| Finnish Carl Barks Library, book XXIV, 2007 | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: We have a brand new copy of the Finnish Carl Barks Library book XXIV printed in 2007. On one page in ... A: Unlike collectors of coins or stamps, collectors of comics do not look for imperfections. This is ... | |
| Star Wars | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: If I have a 1st ed. Star Wars, is it worth anything? A: When you say first edition, are you saying the first edition of the first issue? If so, this issue ... | |
| risque mini adult comic books | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: APOLOGIES FOR ALL CAPS, EYESIGHT NOT THE BEST.I HAVE A COLLECTION OF MINI ADULT RISQUE COMIC BOOKS, ... A: You could sell 9 in a single lot on eBay. You might possibly earn a little more if you sell them ... | |
| golden age batman question | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: i really want to own all the Batman Detective series that Silver St. Cloud is in, which is most of ... A: I don't consider this 1970s issue of Detective to be a Golden Age issue. It is a good issue though ... | |
| Mad Magazine No. 1 | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Chris, I want to sell my MAD Magazine No. 1. What is the current value? The comic's grade is VGF ... A: I assume you are referring to the first comic book issue of what eventually became Mad Magazine. ... | |
| Character from 1930's 40's | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Looking for a comic character (?strip or comic book) Called toogeloose. Not sure of spelling. ... A: My only guess here is that you mean Count Screwloose of Tooloose. Here is a good description of the ... | |
| upc symbols | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: i have spiderman #239,twice.one with upc symbol and one without.is there any difference? A: Over the past several years, comics have been distributed in many different ways--often resulting in ... | |
| MY COMIC BOOK VALUE | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: 1958 AMERICAN COMIC GROUP TRUE LOVE CONFESSIONS,ROMANTIC ADVENTURES NO 94-OCT. A: Romance comics from this company and this time period are not highly collected. If the comic is in ... | |
| comics industry | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: how hard is it to get job in the superhero making business A: I am not sure what type of job you are looking for, or even what industry specifically. I assume ... | |
| Selling a Collection | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I collected comics from the early eighties through the nineties. I have several boxes (I estimate ... A: Unfortunately, comics from the 1980s and 1990s tend to be readily available and not too easy to ... | |
| Comic Book Worth | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently found maybe 40 or so old comic books in my grandmother's old closet, ranging from ... A: These comics could definitely have some value. Classics issues can be tricky though as they were ... | |
| Special issue #s | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: What were the first comics to have issue #s 0 and 1/2 respectively? A: Sorry this is something that has become fashionable with modern comics, which are outside my area of ... | |
| Star Wars Weekly | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: As a young lad i was very much into collecting star wars orginal..well original anything. Figures, ... A: American collectors have generally not shown much interest in comics published in other countries. ... | |
| Star Wars Weekly | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: As a young lad i was very much into collecting star wars orginal..well original anything. Figures, ... A: I am a little confused by your title "Star Wars Weekly." The original Star Wars comics were issued ... | |
| Any Value | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: In cleaning up the attic I found the following comic books all in plastic and in excellent ... A: Yes, comics from this period are very common and easy to come by. There may be an occasional issue ... | |
| Any Value | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: In cleaning up the attic I found the following comic books all in plastic and in excellent ... A: It all depends on how old they are. Some of the titles like Excalibur, X-Factor, Quasar and New ... | |
| comic run | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I want to get a list of all x-men related comics ever released. I know about the uncanny x-men line ... A: Of course, as you are probably aware, the order they were released may not relate to where they ... | |
| comic run | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I want to get a list of all x-men related comics ever released. I know about the uncanny x-men line ... A: I think with a little Googling, you can find any number of websites that list X-men guest ... | |
| batman and machine man comics | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: i recently came across a 1979 batman comic and a 1978 machine man comic in my attic (in decent ... A: I would not expect these to have much of any value unless they are in "like new" mint condition. I ... | |
| Star Wars 1,2,3 35 Cents edition | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I have the first 3 star wars comics all worth 35 cents and they are in perfect condition. I would ... A: It is difficult for me to make any guarantees to you without being able to actually see the comics. ... | |
| recent discovery | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I appreciate you taking the time to read my question. My grandfather bought a house about 15 years ... A: Condition is important in determining the value of any comic. If all of these comics are in mint, ... | |
| Spider-Man and Thor First Appearance | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to find out the actual publication dates of Amazing Fantasy #15 and Journey Into ... A: We can't necessarily assume that these issues hit the stands at the same time at every store and ... | |
| dik browne original drawing of snert, | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: from hagar the horrible, large signature, the picture is a sketch of the dog snert and a shilouette ... A: Original art can be difficult to price. It's not possible to give any kind of meaningful estimate ... | |
| celebrity autographs | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: If a celebrity has a major appearance in a comic book, would that comic increase in value if the ... A: Some old comics with stories or "appearances" by celebrities are worth more. This is generally ... | |
| comic books | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: HOW CAN I FIND OUT THE VALUE OF MY COMIC BOOKS LIKE THE HAPPY HEDGEHOG NO 568 OR THE IRON HORSE ... A: A good place to go online to check comic prices is www.nostomania.com You'll need to sign up and ... | |
| How much? | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I have the possibility of getting 300 comic books published between 1962-1989: Batman, Aquaman, ... A: World's Finest 135 in used condition lists in the price guide for $8. #150 lists for $7. If in ... | |
| Star Wars Comics | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I just finished reading the question dated 9/6/2004 about the original StarWars Comics books. I ... A: The first Star Wars comics were actually regular comic book size. You may be referring to Marvel ... | |
| Unknown newsstand comics experiment, '70 or '71 | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out the name of a publication I used to read as a kid in Brooklyn back in the ... A: Based on the info you have provided, my best guess is that you are referring to Gothic Blimp Works, ... | |
| Comic Book Title | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: Do you know the name of an action comic book that involved U.S. soldier characters, during either ... A: This comic was Star Spangled War Stories. These stories appeared starting in issue #90 in 1960 and ... | |
| wonder woman comics and seven seas comics | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: .. Thanks for the info...guess I was not aware of what the grading system is but they are not too ... A: You can send me pictures at chijae1@yahoo.com. (I assume you mean digital pictures or scans. If ... | |
| wonder woman comics and seven seas comics | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a wonder woman #12 Spring 1945 in excellent (maybe mint) condition and a wonder woman #19 ... A: These comics are potentially worth several hundred each or maybe even $1,000+ each if in mint ... | |
| star wars | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I have 1930's star wars comic books with a 10 cent cover price. Could you tell me a possible value? A: You'll have to give me the actual name of the comic you are referring to as well as the issue ... | |
| Star Wars | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: In the late 70's I got 2 Star Wars comics. Vol 1, 2. Both slightly bigger than A4 and between a5 ... A: I was not able to find any reference to this title. What is it called in the indicia? In general, ... | |
| selling vs. tax write-off | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a collection of comics, quite a few in fact. I am trying to figure out if I should sell the ... A: This really sounds more like a tax question than a comics question. I don't know how the IRS would ... | |
| Framing Comics | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: I've asked several comic book collectors for advice on framing but they all said they don't frame ... A: I have never framed comics either but it is not so unusual. Check out www.comicframes.com There ... | |
| comics collection in digital media | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: Has anyone put comics collections in a DVD or CD format. A complete collection of New Yorker ... A: While comic book publishers have reissued many titles in book format, that is not nearly as cheap or ... | |
| Trying to find a comic book with this story line | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: My name is Jenna and I am trying to find a comic book for someone special to me. He described the ... A: Sorry this story doesn't ring a bell with me personally. There is a lot of Spidey info online ... | |
| horror | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a book called "Horror Comics of The 1950s" (nostalgia press) on the last page of this ... A: My understanding is that the only new drawings in that book are the pages by Joe Orlando. Other ... | |
| star wars reprints | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: i also have starwars #, 4 thru 14 & 24,25 &28 any value? peggyi have star wars #s 1 2 &31977 ... A: Sorry I somehow listed $2 originally when I see now the price guide shows $4 for the reprint ... | |
| star wars reprints | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: i have star wars #s 1 2 &31977 series with blank bar codes & in the upper left ,a rectangle with ... A: Sadly these reprints really aren't considered very collectible. They are listed in the price guide ... | |
| satire | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: i am interested in the 1950s satire comicbooks such as "Mad" "Cracked" etc... and i was wondering if ... A: I don't know of a really detailed website listing. However, the wikipedia entry for Mad does have a ... | |
| Value of Spiderman Comic Books | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I am wondering what the approximate value is for The Amazing Spiderman Comic Books. 1962-1963 Volume ... A: I'm not really sure what item you are talking about. Spiderman first appeared in Amazing Fantasy 15 ... | |
| Advice on selling a small collection | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: I've been asked by a friend to sell a small comic collection left to him in an estate. The comics ... A: Some comics from the 50s and 60s are quite valuable, others less so. Demand also varies, with ... | |
| comic value | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a Marvel Spiderman comic #315 with two covers. Both covers are exactly the same. When you ... A: The double cover is a printing error, but one that is desirable to collectors. This issue lists for ... | |
| Do not know where to start?!! | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: My name is Mindy and I have a few comic books that my ex-husband was holding onto..I have searched ... A: I doubt the comics are fake. There have been very few instances of people making fake or ... | |
| how valuble is this comic? | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I'm in possession of a 1928 copy of 'The Gumps" it is book 5. It has some wear and tear and I think ... A: Sorry to take a couple days getting back to you--I've been out of town. The book you describe does ... | |
| Promotional Comic Books | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I have comic book that is apparently a promotional item. It is titled "Jack Flyies Around the ... A: I have not seen the item you mention but have seen it described as a promotional coloring book and ... | |
| Old comic book story identification | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: Chris: Sorry about the last email sent in error. Thanks so much for your prompt and authoritative ... A: You're welcome! Good luck in trying to hunt down this issue, if that's your plan. These actually ... | |
| Old comic book story identification | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I was a big fan of Amazing Adult Fantasy in 1961-1962. I recall a story about a deformed human ... A: Sorry to be slow to get back to you. I was out of town and wasn't able to answer this question ... | |
| NEED HELP | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: I am wanting to do something but don't have the resources I don't think. I am almost obsessed with ... A: There are countless websites devoted to the X-men and their spinoff characters that can give you all ... | |
| pricing rare comics | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: please help how do i price this THE FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER vol.1no.18sept.1975 MARVEL COMICS GROUP A: The current price guide lists the following prices for this comic: $2 in Good condition $6 in Fine ... | |
| Christmas related comics | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I have been collecting comics for about 20 years. My areas of collecting are TV related comics and ... A: The short answer is no, I am not familiar with any such reference. Do you have the two-volume ... | |
| 1st print | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: Mostly all my comics are superman A: Most Superman comics have not been reprinted. If you are looking at a copy of Superman #1 or Action ... | |
| Spiderman Comic with 45RPM | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me the approximate value of a 1974 Spiderman Comic Book in excellant condition with a ... A: In the 2005 price guide, the comic and record set together list for $60 in perfect condition, $36 in ... | |
| Bar codes on comics | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: Hey Chris, hope your expertise can help here. I began collecting comics during the early nineties ... A: I have spent about as much time as you have looking at new comics over the past several years. My ... | |
| comic name | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm trying to recall the name of a comic book(s) I read probably between 1958 and 1963. Not sure ... A: Unfortunately I do not recognize either of the stories you describe. Based on the time period of ... | |
| Rex the Wonder Dog | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: Brown, My name is Alex Weisler and I am an intern at the Journal News (www.lohud.com) in Rockland ... A: Weisler, It's probably best to use email because I may need to consult others for the answers to ... | |
| No Covers or half Covers | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: I've just come back into possesion of some of my comic books collected from the early '60's. Most of ... A: I'm not really sure what you're asking when you say "are they worth listing." Are you asking if ... | |
| Old comic Book | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: Howdy Chris....I've got a story here, so bear with me. Date: 1940sish _ Place: Great Falls Montana ... A: I am not an authority on Lex Luthor, but I found the wikipedia entry to be helpful in answering your ... | |
| Value of Spiderman Book | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: I have come across six comic books all but two I have been able to find the value on. The first is ... A: These are both quite valuable comics. The current retail values are as follows, as of last year's ... | |
| Mad Comics | 3/18/2006 |
| Q: Are MAD comics from the 60's & 70's worth much? A: Mad Magazines from the very early 1960s have a price guide value in the $50 to $70 range if in ... | |
| approx. value of comic book | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: my friend has a comic book that he is looking to sell but doesnt want to get ripped off.please can ... A: It sounds like you are referring to the Famous First Edition of Action Comics #1. This was ... | |
| Flash Gordon Issue#31,32,33 date-1980 | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: What are they worth? They are slightly yellowed but otherwise in decent condition. A: Priceguide lists these at $12/each in Near Mint, down to $2 each in Good, so yours would be ... | |
| I would like to know just... | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: I would like to know just how much value some of my comic books have.... 1.#1 Marvel Star Wars: ... A: These comics are more recent than my expertise but here's what the current price guide shows for ... | |
| Spider-Man Comic Book | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: I was cleaning out getting ready for an upcoming yard sale and I came across a Spider-Man comic ... A: In the Overstreet Comic Price Guide, this issue lists for $1.75. I don't really know what added ... | |
| Angel Love comic book series | 5/9/2005 |
| Q: I have a special and the first eight comics in the Angel Love series by DC. Is this worth anything? ... A: These comics are more recent than my real knowledge of comics, as I mainly deal with comics ... | |
| horror comics | 4/30/2005 |
| Q: ..anyway i was wondering if anywhere they publish horror comics now or has all that stopped? or ... A: I am not very knowledgeable about what is currently being published, but they have certainly ... | |
| Star wars reprints | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: Hey Thanks so much for respinding so quickly and finding out the info for me to me it makes perfect ... A: I got another opinion from someone who was a comic book seller/dealer in that time period. He ... | |
| Star wars reprints | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: Now my uncle has been collecting these comics since he was a kid he was even on the mailing list ... A: I will tell you my understanding of this, which a couple other people on a comic-related chat group ... | |
| mad magazine | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could tell me of any pricing guide for mad magazine and or a list of all ... A: Sorry to take a couple days to get back to you. I am in Raleigh, NC and got caught up in all the ... | |
| star wars | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: Hey Chris, i have a MARVEL Star Wars Annual comic, issue 3 (1983) in great condition. At most there ... A: Sorry to take a couple days getting back to you. I am in Raleigh, NC and got caught up in all the ... | |
| Obsolete comic company? | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: I was just fishing through some old bins(sad for an 18 year old, I know!) of comics at the local ... A: I'm really not too knowledgeable about comics from the last 10 years. I can tell you that the title ... | |
| Charles Atlas ads in 1930s and 40s comics | 12/16/2004 |
| Q: Chris! Your answer is very helpful and informative. I'm wondering, though, if in the final (part ... A: I actually had meant well past the 40s since your original question had given me the impression you ... | |
| Black Hawk Jet Squadron Comic Book | 12/16/2004 |
| Q: When I was 8 years old (1951) I remember reading a comic book about a jet aircraft squadron known as ... A: I suspect you are referring to the comic that was titled, not surprisingly, "Blackhawk." It was put ... | |
| Charles Atlas ads in 1930s and 40s comics | 12/14/2004 |
| Q: I am a doctoral candidate in History, writing my dissertation on Charles Atlas, the bodybuilder who ... A: Sorry it has taken me a couple days to get back to you. I've had a couple busy days and haven't ... | |
| Question | 11/26/2004 |
| Q: I have some old Batman and a few other comics in good condition, and I was wondering if you could ... A: There are a couple online comic price guides. I would use them more as a guide to what is and is ... | |
| x-men | 11/6/2004 |
| Q: I have a detailed question that needs a detailed answer the subject is x-men I want to get every ... A: There have been many, many comics with the X-men in them as you mention. X-men, Alpha Flight, New ... | |
| marvel starwars comic prices | 11/3/2004 |
| Q: I have a few star wars comics. a few of them are $.35 and have a upc symbol.#7 is one of them. ... A: For Star Wars issues after #4, there is not a premium value for having a upc symbol or for having a ... | |
| Potato Chips Ad in 1966 Comics | 10/14/2004 |
| Q: I'm doing some research on an obscure ad that ran in comics in the 60s and need some help from those ... A: Sorry this does not sound familiar to me at all. And if it was a full-page ad, I think it would ... | |
| Mad Comic Book | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: Chris, I am looking for a price on the first edition to Mad Comic Books....It is in Good to Fare ... A: The current price guide lists this comic at $500 in good. Fair to good would be 70 to 80% of that. ... | |
| star wars comics | 9/6/2004 |
| Q: I have heard that there are two issues of the Star Wars comic book #1. I heard that one is worth a ... A: There have been many different Star Wars comics put out by different publishers, all with #1 issues. ... | |
| Mad Comics | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: I recently moved into a house, and in the loft was about 40 mad comics dating around the early 80's, ... A: If these are in truly perfect condition, they have a guide value of around $10 each. Even minor ... | |
| about Peanuts & flintstones comics | 8/5/2004 |
| Q: Brown I have several comics from my mom and they are in very good condition, Peanuts comics some are ... A: I'm not sure if you are asking which you could sell most easily, which you might enjoy most, or ... | |
| i have an issue never been... | 7/29/2004 |
| Q: i have an issue never been opened still in plastic wrap. from june of 1938 its a first issue ... A: The first issue of Superman, issued in June of 1938, is actually Action Comics #1. This is the most ... | |
| effect of comic publications on the readers. | 7/5/2004 |
| Q: watching television on a T.V:the effect of comic publications e.g cartoons on the reading audience. A: I am sorry that it is not clear to me what you are asking here. It might help if I understand ... | |
| comic book industry | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: Do you have any suggestions on careers related to the comic book industry that pay well (50,000 or ... A: I am less knowledgable about working in the comics industry than others. There used to be a person ... | |
| The Punisher | 6/6/2004 |
| Q: I dont know if you know much about the punisher.. but i know nothing about any of them. And I heard ... A: Sorry it took me a couple days to get back to you. This is outside my expertise so I asked for info ... | |
| human torch | 2/26/2004 |
| Q: i have a questin about the value of my comic books the human torch the flaming first issue vol.1 ... A: Most comics from the 70s do not have a high level of collector interest or value. The Human Torch ... | |
| Tarzan | 2/12/2004 |
| Q: I have inherited almost 200 Tarzan comics that my father got on a weekly basis between 1948-1952. ... A: The first comic book issue of Tarzan was from 1948. (I assume you are talking about the comic books ... | |
| Vintage Comic books | 1/16/2004 |
| Q: I am presently writing a novel set in the early 1930's. In it there are two young boys living in ... A: Sorry to take a couple days to get back to you. I've been so busy that I haven't checked my email ... | |
| Unknown Comic Title | 12/28/2003 |
| Q: This is a question I found on another site and it made me very curious. I would appreciate any help ... A: This does not sound like any series I am familiar with. It could have been a story that just ... | |
| mad comics | 12/25/2003 |
| Q: where can I find info. on the value of Mad Comics from the 50's? My husband saved a number of the ... A: Mad started out as a standard comic in 1952 and then changed to a magazine format in 1955. Are you ... | |
| Comic books circa 1890s - 1950s | 12/5/2003 |
| Q: I am writing a thesis on the visual narrative of comic book paneling. I am particualry interested in ... A: Your question seems to me incredibly broad. One issue that immediately arises is what is your ... | |
| Silver Age Flash (UK) | 11/18/2003 |
| Q: I am (I guess) a Flash collector. I live in the UK. The history being: Dad used to buy me and my ... A: For the hardest question first, cold turkey is the only cure. But will your life be happier ... | |
| horror comics | 10/21/2003 |
| Q: and nice to talk to you. I have been an avid horror movie memorabilia collecter for a little while ... A: I am actually a 50s horror collector myself. I will throw out a few ideas and you can see what may ... | |
| grading question | 10/19/2003 |
| Q: i have a question on grading, How do you grade a comic that has small indents on the cover (like ... A: Indentations on a cover are a significant flaw. If there were just one or two on an otherwise ... | |
| Two silver age/late fifties comic book tales. | 7/21/2003 |
| Q: There are two quite old comic-book tales, [the short story type ones that used to appear in titles ... A: Sorry to not get back to you sooner. I have had a busy week and didn't check this email account for ... | |
| superman comics | 7/9/2003 |
| Q: I recently found some mini comic books in a box of thing saved from when i was younger. They have no ... A: Here's what I was able to learn about these comics: These comics measure 3 x 4", contain 14 pages ... | |
| Reprints | 6/24/2003 |
| Q: Could you please tell me if there are any companys that publish reprints of the old "Fiction House" ... A: First let me tell you that I haven't been in a comic shop in over a year. I have not kept up with ... | |
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Chris Brown
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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.
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I am a longtime collector and occasional seller of older comics.
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Bachelor of Arts
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