Expert: Chris Brown - 4/10/2007

Question
QUESTION: I have the possibility of getting 300 comic books published between 1962-1989: Batman, Aquaman, World's Finest, Super friends, All Star Squadron in a pretty good condition. How much shall I pay for them in bulk?
Thank you
ANSWER: Hi Philip

This is not nearly enough information to assess the value of this collection.  Comics from 1962 could be quite valuable.  Comics from 1963 to 1965 could also be pretty valuable.  1966-69 comics are less valuable but possibly still worth something.  Most comics from the 80s have little to no value.  Many comics from the 70s also have little to no value.  I would have to see a complete list to be able to assess their overall worth, and even then it would be dependent on condition.

Chris

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QUESTION: Here is a list of some of the books. I really appreciate your help with this. If you can give me some prices or even a total it will be great.
World's Finest #135 and #150 from 1963
World's Finest #243 from 1979
World's Finest #260 from 1980
Superman Funeral For A Friend series from 1993
The Super Friends #'s 1,2,4,27 from 1976
Robin #'s 1,2,3,4,5 from 1990
Justice League of America #'s 151,177,178,179,200,207 from 1978
Adventures of Bob Hope #75 from 1962
Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #'s 1,2,3,4,5 from 1989
Batman Many Deaths of the Batman series #'s 433,434,435 from 1989
Batman Year 3 parts 1-4 #'s 436,437,438,439 from 1990
Batman Vengeance of Bane 1993
Batman Seduction of the Gun from 1993
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADE PAPERBACKS
Batman A Lonely Place of Dying from 1989
Batman Movie Special


Answer
World's Finest 135 in used condition lists in the price guide for $8.  #150 lists for $7.  If in perfect "near mint" condition, they list for $80-100 each.  Bob Hope 75 lists at $6-$60.  However, this is not a very high demand title.

The other titles you list have little collectible value.  I don't know if you're buying because you want to read these yourself or if you are hoping to resell.  If the former, you would probably pay .50 to $2 each at a comic shop (assuming they are in nice shape), so paying .25 cents each might be a good deal (and maybe 20 or 30% of the TPB cover prices).  If you are hoping to resell, I would be surprised if you were able to find a comic shop interested in this stuff--its just not that hard to find or highly sought after.

One good place to look online for comics prices is www.nostomania.com.  You have to register for an account, but it is free.  Ignore their high grade prices though.

Chris