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Collecting Comics – A Good Fun Investment
Either you are a comic book fanatic or you are interested in them as an investment – and possibly you are both. If you are new to comic books and are interested in turning your interest into an investment, there are a few things to know about comic book investing.
First a little background regarding comic book collecting. Comics are collected for several reasons by several types of people. Some collect due to their appreciation, others may have a nostalgic feeling about comics. Then there are those who are primarily interested in collecting for financial profit.
When collecting comics, one should treat the matter as if they were collecting other types of valuable collectibles such as artwork or first edition books. Everything you collect should be carefully handled and preserved. To help you preserve your comics, there are specialty bags and boxes on the market that are acid-free, which will protect your comics from decaying.
When did comic book collecting become popular? Comic books themselves became quite popular in the 1930s due to well-known superheroes such as Superman, Batman, and Captain Marvel. At this time, two primary publishers dominated the comic book market,
Marvel Comics, who published comics such as Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four, and DC Comics, which published Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. People bought comics because they loved them. The idea that comics were investments grew out of people wanting these old comics and being willing to pay as much money as needed to get them. From 1985 to 1993, comic book speculation grew by leaps and bounds.
As collecting grew, publishers began producing comics made for collectors, using techniques such as polybags, a special type of bag that protected the comic from damage. The downside was one couldn’t read the comic if they wanted to keep it protected. Other ideas publishers had to help sell specialized comics was including glow-in-the-dark, hologram-enhanced, or foil-embossed covers.
Once collecting took off, following it came the price guide and magazines producing articles on what comic books were selling for.
If you are interested in collecting, don’t worry about the market or get consumed by the price guides, the best advice by professionals is to start off by buying your favorite comic book titles. You can start by shopping online, through local bookstores or comic shops. Don’t be shy about asking employees for recommendations regarding the various comic book.
Attending comic book conventions is a great way to see a lot of variety at once along with comic related toys and memorabilia. If you are looking at purchasing higher end comics, do your homework. Gain understanding how comic books value is rated, what makes a comic worth more than another – is it autographed, a Limited Edition, and does it come with proof of authenticity.
Once you make your purchase, make sure you protect it. There are not only acid free boxes but also archival safe backing boards, protective sleeves, binders or drawer units that can help protect your comics from dust, wrinkles and deterioration. At a minimum, make sure you store your comics in a cool dry spot away from direct sunlight.
Comic book collecting doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It starts with a a little research, an ounce of dedication and if you have passion, all the better.
About the Author
About the Author: Pam Ravenwood is a freelance writer. Mycomicshop.com is one of the largest retailers of comic books in the world. Mycomicshop is the online presence of Lone Star Comics, a leading retailer of comic books with seven stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. For more information please visit: www.mycomicshop.com http://www.mycomicshop.com.”
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FANTASTIC FOUR #1 -1960′S -MARVEL COMICS UK-KIRBY- RARE- CREEPY WORLDS #32 $49,999.99 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #1 CGC FN/VF (7.0) OW/WHITE—1ST FF $24,995.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR GIANT-SIZE #2 Cover-Thing, GIL KANE ’75 $14,750.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #5 CGC VF+(8.5) WHITE PAGES 1ST DR. DOOM $12,995.00 |
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 1 CGC 7.0 OW-WHITE pgs *1st Fantastic Four crossover *origin $11,999.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR 48, 49 & 50 **HI-GRADE 9.2 – 9.4** 1966 $10,000.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #48 CGC 9.8 (WHITE PAGES) 1ST SILVER SURFER / CERT# 1009541003 $9,900.95 |
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Human Torch #8 cover by Gil Kane, featuring the entire Fantastic Four! $9,000.00 |
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Romita Sr, John FANTASTIC FOUR 103 PAGE 1 SPLASH Original Art SUB-MARINER 1970 $8,500.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #9 CGC 9.4 OW/WH PAGES 3RD SILVER AGE APPEARANCE OF SUB-MARINER $8,300.00 |
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Fantastic Four 28 CGC 9.6 TOP GPA X-MEN vs FF 1 of ONLY 4 TOTAL NM+! Prior=$16K+ $7,999.95 |
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Fantastic Four #1 FN $7,666.40 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR # 1 CGC 4.5 CREAM TO OFF-WHITE PAGES @ $7500 $7,500.00 |
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Fantastic Four # 50 CGC 9.4 OWW Silver Surfer tough! $7,250.00 |
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Fantastic Four #12 MARVEL 1963 CGC 8.5 VF+ 1st meeting Hulk & Fantastic Four!!! $6,900.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR # 1, 4.5 VG + CGC VINTAGE 1976 STAN LEE AUTOGRAPH ON SPLASH PAGE! $6,750.00 |
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Fantastic Four 1 CGC 5.0 $6,500.00 |
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Fantastic Four 48 CGC 9.4 SS Stan Lee Sinnott Watcher 1st Silver Surfer Galactus $5,999.99 |
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Fantastic Four #1 CGC 4.0 1961 Great Copy! 971 ow/WHITE cm $5,750.00 |
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Marvel, The Fantastic Four, No. 4, May 1962, 1st App. Sub-Mariner, High Grade $5,500.00 |
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Fantastic Four #48 CGC 9.6 Silver Surfer! WHITE! 104 cm $5,400.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #1 CGC 4.0 1st app FANTASTIC FOUR $5,250.00 |
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Fantastic Four 1961 Vol 1 2 CGC 7.0 SS Stan Lee 1st appearance Skrull Kirby FF $4,999.99 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #52 CGC 9.4 WHITE PAGES 1ST APPEARANCE OF THE BLACK PANTHER $4,800.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #24 CGC 9.6 WHITE Pages Pacific Coast Pedigree NM+ $4,750.00 |
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Fantastic Four 9 sliver age comic book cgc 9.2 beautiful book L@@K $4,749.99 |
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Fantastic Four Annual #1 CGC 9.4 NM WHITE Pages $4,725.00 |
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Fantastic Four #1 CGC 3.0 GD/VG Universal $4,695.00 |
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Fantastic Four #10 CGC 9.2 NM- Universal $4,650.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #48 1966 CGC SS 5.5 STAN LEE $4,500.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #2[1962] SKRULLS $4,500.00 |
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The Fantastic Four #5, CGC 8.0, Purple Label! $4,330.00 |
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Fantastic Four #1 CGC 3.5 1961 Clean – NO TAPE STAINS ON COVER! cm $4,195.00 |
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Fantastic Four #1 CGC 3.0 GD/VG Universal $4,145.00 |
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Fantastic Four 1 CGC 3.5 ow/w pages! $4,100.00 |
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Fantastic Four 1961 Vol 1 55 CGC 9.4 SS Stan Lee Joe Sinnott Silver Surfer FF $3,999.99 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #52 CGC 9.4 (TWIN CITIES PEDIGREE) 1st BLACK PANTHER #1054827002 $3,899.95 |
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Fantastic Four #1 (1961) PGX 3.5 VG- Unrestored OWW Pgs Origin & 1st app $3,750.00 |
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Fantastic Four #1 CGC 3.0 GD/VG Universal $3,750.00 |
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Fantastic Four #4 pgx 7.5 $3,500.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR # 1 CGC 3.0 CREAM TO OFF-WHITE PGS @ $3500 $3,500.00 |
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Fantastic Four #48 CGC 9.4 NM Universal $3,320.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #1[1961] 1ST APPEARANCE $3,300.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #27 CGC NM (9.4) OW/WHITE–1ST DR. STRANGE CROSSOVER! HIGH GRADE! $3,295.00 |
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Marvel, Fantastic 4, No. 6, Sept, 1962, 1st villain team-up, Doom & Sub-Mariner $3,200.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #1 1966 GOLDEN R CGC SS 7.0 STAN LEE $3,150.00 |
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Fantastic Four #48 CGC 9.4 NM Universal $3,100.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #1 CGC 2.5 Stan Lee Jack Kirby Great #1 Marvel Key NICE!!!! $3,099.00 |
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Fantastic Four #587 p26-27 DBL SPLASH DEATH HUMAN TORCH $2,999.99 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #2 CGC 7.0 (First appearance SKRULLS) $3,000.00 |
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Fantastic Four #12 CGC 7.5. 1st Hulk vs FF. Thing. Human Torch. Marvel Classic $2,999.95 |
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The Amazing Spider-Man 1 GRR CGC 9.6 White Pages Fantastic Four Chameleon Movie $2,999.99 |
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Fantastic Four #27 MARVEL 1964 CGC 9.4 -3rd HIGHEST GRADE- 1st Dr Strange X-Over $3,000.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR # 1 (1961), GD-/GD, 1ST FANTASTIC FOUR, SILVER AGE KEY $3,000.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #22 CGC 9.4 OW WHITE PAGES $2,999.99 |
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Fantastic Four 3 sliver age comic book cgc 7.5 beautiful book L@@K $2,999.99 |
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Fantastic Four #1 Good 1961 Marvel Comics – Jack Kirby Stan Lee $2,995.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR 1 3.0 GVG 1961 MARVEL JACK KIRBY TORCH $2,960.00 |
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Fantastic Four 5 CGC 6.5 1st Dr. Doom White Pages $2,950.00 |
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Fantastic Four #48 CGC 9.4 Silver Surfer! WHITE! 764 cm $2,895.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #5 CGC 6.5 CR/OW PAGES ORIGIN/1ST APPEARANCE OF DOCTOR DOOM $2,800.00 |
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Fantastic Four #1 CGC 2.5. Origin & 1st App. Thing. Human Torch. Mr. Fantastic. $2,749.95 |
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Fantastic Four #1 CGC 1.5 1961 SS Signature Stan Lee cm $2,750.00 |
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Fantastic Four #12 CGC 7.5. 1st Hulk vs FF. Thing. Human Torch. Marvel Classic $2,599.95 |
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Silver Surfer #1 CGC 9.4 Marvel 1966 Fantastic Four cm $2,595.00 |
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Fantastic Four #3 CGC 7.0 FN/VF Universal $2,550.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #41 CGC 9.8 HIGHEST GRADE TOP COPY -1965 1 of 6 $2,500.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR # 5 VERY FINE PLUS CONDITION 1ST DOCTOR DOOM MARVEL SILVER AGE $2,499.99 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #5 [1962] DOC DOOM $2,500.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #5[1962] 1st DOC DOOM $2,500.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #5 CGC 9.8 OW/WHITE PAGES (CERT 0174458004) $2,499.95 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #1 CGC 1.0 SS STAN LEE!!! $2,450.00 |
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Silver Surfer #1 CGC 9.4 1968 Fantastic Four! 125 cm $2,295.00 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 1963 Vol 1 8 CGC 8.0 SS Stan Lee Ditko Kirby Fantastic Four $2,224.99 |
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Fantastic Four 1, The start of the Marvel Age of Comics! $2,200.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #4 CGC 7.0 (First SA appear SUB-MARINER) $1,998.75 |
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Fantastic Four #5 CGC 6.0 WP! 1st Dr. Doom! 1962 Hulk! 1 157 B5 cm $1,995.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #4 [1962] 1st SUBBY $2,000.00 |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #2 SKRULLS GLOSSY CLEAN F/VF TO MAYBE VF- $2,000.00 |
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Marvel Heroes 4 Piece Distressed Pub Glass Set $19.87 Each 16 oz. glass features a vintage, distressed image of a different Marvel superhero: The Fantastic Four, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and The Amazing Spider-Man. Hand wash only…. |
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Fantastic Four Dr. Doom Glass Toon Tumbler $9.99 It isn’t every day you get to share a 16 oz. drink with a world-class Marvel supervillain. Drink up with Dr. Doom! PopFun’s expanding line of ‘Toon Tumblers barware features large images, brilliant colors, and more of your favorite comic and cartoon characters than any other line of glassware. The glass measures about 5 3/4-inches tall. Ages 13 and up. Remember when you could walk into a fast-food… |
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Marvel Comics AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Shot Glass Character $5.99 Brand New Licensed MARVEL COMICS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN CHARACTER SHOT GLASS Brand New Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-man Shot Glass Hand wash only not suitable for dishwashers Shot glass measures 2 1/4 inches tall… |
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Captain America – The Origin of Captain America & The Fantastic Origin of Red Skull [VHS] $9.98 There was some amazing, classic animation done for superhero cartoons done as far back as Max & Dave Fleisher’s Superman series of the early 1940s (echoes of which can be found in Batman: The Animated Series). Those were done for the big screen; by the mid-1960s, superhero cartoons were being brought to television, and some of Marvel Comics’ biggest heroes–Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, and … |
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Fantastic Four VS. The Mole Man $5.95 Marvel Comics Video Library #14 also includesSpider-Man meets the Mole Man… |
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Fantastic Four: The Olympics of Space, Vol. 3 [VHS] $9.99 In an awesome competition on the Moon’s dark side, Ben is forced to play for the Centaurians. His Polarian opponent, Monstro, appears invincible. Yet if Ben loses the contest, the Earth will be destroyed. Let the games begin!… |
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Fantastic Four Issue #1 Comic Cover Giant Wall Decal in Roommates Bring home the action of Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four with this giant wall decal. Measuring just under three feet high, this larger-than-life poster brings the cover of Fantastic Four #1, originally published in 1961, right to your wall! Application is easy: just peel the pre-cut sticker from its liner and smooth it out on your wall, or any other flat surface. Each of our comic cover posters are … |
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Marvel Comics Fantastic Four Cover Jr. Vinyl Wall Graphic Decal Sticker Poster $30.99 This is a wall graphic of the first issue of the Fantastic Four that debuted in 1961. The Fantastic Four includes, Mr Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing. Fathead…. |