WELCOME TO SUBZERO COMICS. WE BUY COMICS, toys & games for CASH

Why should you sell your comics or collectibles to us?

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If you want to sell your comic books locally (or sell your toys and games) without the worry of scams or any other issues that come with selling your comics online, then we are the best solution. 

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We offer very competitive prices and always pay cash (many others places will not pay cash for comics). We also have a passion for comic books, that many others do not. Most other comic book buyers will want you to sell your comic books to them only because they want to make a profit. There is no love for the hobby (we've spoken to many sellers who have never even read a comic in their life). We buy comic books because we love the hobby as well and are still collectors. 

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We also give you fair, honest, and most importantly free appraisals for your comics if you're just looking for advice. Most other places want to buy comics and offer no sort of free advice or an appraisal. We can give you an appraisal on anything related to comic books free of charge.

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Other comic book buyers will only buy books from the 1970s and older, but we buy all comics! This includes books from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s (yes we buy new comics)! In most cases, we also travel to you and pay you cash on the spot for your comics, toys, games, or collectibles. 

Most other comic book stores have very little knowledge about what people are selling and will pay you pennies for something that is worth $1 or $10,000. This is what we feel greatly separates us from others. We have been lifelong collectors of comics and toys (yes, we keep a lot of what we buy), and we still actively play video games. This love for hobbies allows us to have an advantage in terms of knowledge that sets us apart.

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Have a collection of comics, toys, or video games that you have come across and don't know if it is worth selling? Just call or email us to ask. In most cases, no collection of comics, video games, or toys is too small or big for us. We have been buying comics for years and try our best to buy all collections.

Many people in the past have sold to us because they value our honesty, courtesy, and straightforwardness. 

SubZero Comics has noticed that some people become overwhelmed when trying to sell their comics or other collectibles and sometimes they may need help. They might ask "how can I sell my comics quickly and get a fair price?" If this is the case with you, give us a call. We'll help you with any information you need, free of charge and hassle-free. 

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Where do we travel?

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SubZero Comics covers most of the USA and can travel to almost any state, depending on the size of the comic collection. We can be anywhere in the northeast very quickly (usually within a day).

If you're located outside of the northeast, then don't worry, we have comic, toy, and video game buyers all over the country and can have someone come to you within a few days. Not sure if we would be interested in traveling to you? Give us a call. We might be interested! We buy comic book collections of all sizes and values.

Have a collection of old comic books and feel overwhelmed?

Give us a call, and we can give a fair, friendly, and most importantly FREE appraisal and tell you exactly what you should be able to get for your comic collection.

Have any questions or interested in selling your comics or collectibles? Call or text us toll-free, anytime, 7 days a week (973) 931-1471 or email subzerocomics@gmail.com

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Our Latest Comic Book Purchase

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Recently we were emailed by a very friendly gentleman (yes, we respect your privacy and won't ever post your name on our website) located in the upstate NY area who wanted to sell comics and toys. After a few emails and pictures, we decided it would be best if we were to make an offer on his collectibles in person. He collected mostly DC-related comic books, toys, and statues with a small amount of Marvel as well. He wanted to sell all of his comics, toys, and games (board games) in one shot. The comic books he was selling were mostly from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. They were kept in good condition. 

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He knew the value of his statues and toys, but he did not know the value of the comic books he was selling. We were able to give him a fair comic book appraisal based on grade. The books were mostly low-value, but we were fair in our assessment. Most of them were complete sets and so we paid based on the value of the comic runs (ex: Infinity Gauntlet #s 1-6). The comic seller was pleased with our honesty and how we pay cash for comics (no checks or PayPal). 

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While looking through his books, we noticed a great-looking Flash Comics 67 from the Golden Age and put that aside. That book was the one that clearly stood out when assessing the collection (great cover). We put a grade on the book of VG+ and were able to check for any kinds of restoration or major issues, and we noticed none. A deal for the comic was made separately from the others, so the seller would get the maximum amount from his comic book collection. We later sent the comic for CGC grading and our grade turned out to be accurate. 

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This story can be used as an example when selling your comic books. We pay cash for comics, which was much easier than dealing with shady forms of payment (ex: check). We also provide free appraisals, so the buyer could have completely declined, but we provided an honest approach and he was happy to get cash for comics on the spot. We are also local comic buyers, so this made it easier since we were able to meet with the buyer within a few days (we work with your schedule, of course). If you want to sell comics, toys, or video games, please be sure to give us a call (973) 931-1471.

Does Genre Matter in Regards to the Value of Your Comic Books?

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You might be wondering how important genre is when selling your comic books. A basic answer to this is: genre is extremely important to comics. A superhero comic book from the early 1960s has much more potential of being valuable when compared to a Classics Illustrated comic (we consider Classics Illustrated comics to be more history/literature books with pictures and not really comics in the same sense).

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Here is a quick and easy-to-understand guide on all of the comic book genres and how each stands in terms of value.

Cartoon Comics

This is one of the most common genres for old comic books. Many people who are trying to sell comic books (at least old comics), will usually have a good amount of these. Some of the titles include Four Color Comics, Walt Disney Comics and Stories, Uncle Scrooge, New Funnies,  Archie Comics, and many more. 

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Cartoon comics were published more in 1930 thru the 1960s and eventually they would see a decline. They would not completely end. Titles such as Simpsons Comics (which just recently ended), Adventure Time, and many others became popular among collectors over recent years.

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Unfortunately, older cartoon comics are not very desirable due to many characters not being as popular today (ex: Woody Woodpecker).  If you have a collection of cartoon comics, be sure to call us for an assessment. 

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Western Comics

Western comics rose to fame towards the end of the 1940s and were popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Some of the titles include Tim Holt, Gene Autry, Lone Ranger, and more. Western comic books experienced a decline when the movies started to do the same. 

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In the 1970s thru the 1990s, western books such as Jonah Hex sold, but eventually, even those were canceled (Jonah Hex rarely appears in comics today). 

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Many people will try to sell comics that are western, but unfortunately, western books are not valuable. If you want to sell western comics, then please note that they will most likely be difficult to sell, as many who collected westerns in the 1950s, are now older and do not collect anymore. 

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Horror Comics

Horror comic books gained popularity starting in the late 1940s and have really been popular since then. The genre has changed a good amount over the years, but there has always been a fanbase. Some popular early horror titles include Tales from the Crypt, Marvel Tales, Strange Tales, and many more. 

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Some popular horror titles from the 1970s were Marvel Chillers, Dead of Night, Where Monsters Dwell, and Adventure into Fear. In the modern era titles such as The Walking Dead kept the genre very popular.

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If you're looking to sell horror comic books, be sure to understand that age is important. If it is an older horror comic then it might be valuable. Also, know that the title is important when selling horror comics. If you have questions or want to sell comics from this genre, be sure to contact us.

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Comics Based on TV, movies, and other media

Comic books based on TV, movies, and other media have been printed since almost the beginning of the medium. A popular title that printed TV-related comics was Four Color as well as companies such as Gold Key (Star Trek, etc). 

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Today comics based on TV, and movies are still printed, but they are not as popular as they once were. 

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If you are selling old comic books from the TV, film, or movie genre, please note that most of these have little value, and are not the most desirable among collectors. This is because the genre focuses on older movies and TV, most of which are not popular with the younger generation of readers.

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Superhero Comics

The most well-known genre of comic books is definitely superheroes. Most people, young or old, have heard of at least one major superhero. Titles include Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men, and thousands more. 

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When selling your comic books, this genre will likely be your best bet for value. Superhero comics (namely Marvel and DC) are most likely to be worth money in comparison to the other genres. However, this does not mean that if you have these comics, that it's guaranteed money. 

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It is likely that if you have newer superhero comics, then they won't be worth too much (email us if you're overwhelmed). If you have old comics to sell, that are from this genre (the 1970s and older), then there is a chance that the comic is valuable. If you're not sure how to assess or sell your comics, be sure to call or email us for advice.

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Are Older Comics More Valuable?

So you might be wondering when selling your comics. Are older comics worth more? This one has an easy answer. Yes. Older comics are worth more on average. HOWEVER. You must consider what we wrote above as well. 

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If a comic book is old AND it is a superhero comic (the name of the hero matters too) that is in good condition, then there is a good chance that the comic is worth more than a few dollars.  However, this is still not guaranteed.

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The next question you might have is: "what qualifies as old in comics?" Think of it the simplistic way. Anything from the 1930s-1960s is considered the be old and worth more. While 70s comics aren't considered extremely old, many are starting to classify them as such.

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If you have anything after the 1970s, then chances are that it is not worth as much, because it is considered modern. A modern comic from the 1980s and 1990s might not be worth much unless you have an issue of significance. 

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You might think that comics from the 1960s are worth a good amount, but please remember this is not always the case. If you own a comic that has no significance then it will likely be worth less than a significant comic from the 1980s or 1990s. See the comics we have provided for an example of this.

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If you would like to sell your comic books and have older comic books, then it can be difficult to assess if the book has value, because the content is what matters. If you're selling comics from the modern age, then it is likely that the books aren't going to be worth much, but there may still be books of significance that can have value (compare it to looking for a needle in a haystack).

Fantastic Four 59 published in 1967 is valued at about $100 in higher grades (most copies you will find are not high grade and go for $15-20)

Batman 608 (2nd print) published in 2002 is a $250 comic book in higher grades

Which Companies are Most Likely to Have the Most Valuable Comics?

Aside from grading (which we have provided a guide for here).  The final question you need to ask yourself when selling your comic books is "does manufacturer matter when selling your comics online or offline? Again, this is a relatively simple answer. It does matter when you take average values into account. 

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If you have comic books from the 1930s thru the 1950s, then the manufacturer may not be as significant in regards to value (a DC comic and a Fox Features comic from the early 1950s both have value). However, if you have a comic that was published later than that, then it will matter much more.

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In the 1960s, it started to become clear that there would be 2 major comic book manufacturers: Marvel and DC. Many companies that were around from before that (Dell, Gold Key, Harvey), would go out of business within the next few decades, and new companies such as Valiant, Dark Horse, and Image would emerge in the 80s and 90s. 

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You might ask yourself are Image and Valiant comics worth anything? Sadly, most comics published by "independent manufacturers" (basically any that aren't Marvel or DC) from the 1980s and up are usually worth little to nothing. There are a few exceptions to the rule, but once again, we equate it to looking for a needle in a haystack (see examples).

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Now to continue. Which comics are worth more on average: Marvel or DC? This has become clear in the last 5-10 years. Marvel is emerging as the victor in the fight for comic supremacy, and their books have a bigger chance of being worth more. This is mainly due to the popularity of their movies. Does this mean DC comics are worthless? Of course not. It just means that Marvel comics are more likely to have value. If you have questions about comic values, be sure to call or email us for free comic advice.

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Carnage Mind Bomb 1 (Marvel) sells for about $75 in higher grades

Canto 1 from IDW (independent publisher) sells for $250 in higher grades

A Full Checklist On How to Sell Your Comic Books

Below you will find a full checklist on what to do (and not to do) when selling your comic books. This is done in an easy-to-understand checklist format. This can be used whether you want to sell your comics individually or as a whole. The list is in no particular order.

1. Check how old your comics are. Use our valuing guide on how to check the approximate age of your comic books.
    

2. Do a count on how many comics you have. A long comic box (25" long) holds 250-300 comics, while a short box (10" long) holds 125-150 books.
    

3. Check the condition of your comic books. Use our grading guide.
    

4. Check for titles of major characters (Spider-Man, X-Men, Batman, etc). 
    

5. Check which companies are predominant in the collection (DC, Marvel, etc). 
    

6. Create a list of some of the titles and issues you have (this is completely optional).
    

7. Look up local buyers online (DO NOT TAKE YOUR COMIC BOOKS TO THEIR STORES).
    

8. Look up online selling venues you like (eBay, HipComic, etc). This is if you're looking to sell comics individually.
    

9. Find a price guide if you want to price books individually (this process can be extremely tedious, so it is completely your choice). GoCollect is one of the easiest to use.
    

10. Organize your books by character. It is not necessary to put them in complete numerical order, but it would make things easier. This process can be tedious, so do it in any way you feel comfortable.
     

11. Try to separate old and new comics (1960s comics separate from the 1990s comics). This depends on how you organize. If you want to do it by character then this way might not work. 
     

12. Go to your local shipping store or post office to look for shipping supplies. This only applies if you plan on selling your comics online. 
     

13. This continues with number 12. If you plan to sell comics online, be sure to research shipping rates.
     

14. Look and see if you have any complete sets and runs (ex: issues 1-25 of a title).
     

15. Look for any covers that stand out to you. This sounds like an odd thing to look for but sometimes a cover that stands out could be valuable.
     

16. Look at our section on the most valuable comics to see if you have anything from there. 
     

17. If you are looking to sell your comic collection as a whole, then be sure the buyer is willing to come to you.
     

18. Be prepared to lift boxes or have someone do it for you. If you sell them as a whole to one buyer, then it's expected that they do all the lifting.
     

19. Research fees from online selling platforms (ex: eBay, Heritage).
     

20. If you find any comics of value consider an auction house (Heritage, Comiclink). Please note that consignment fees are usually higher than selling it yourself.
     

21. Research tax laws and brackets.
     

22. If selling a comic collection as a whole, look up the buyer you are selling to online. Find any reviews on their business and maybe their online stores as well (be careful with fake reviews).
     

23. If you have lower-value books and want to maximize your profit, consider selling them at a flea market or a local convention. Please note this will take a good amount of time and labor. You might make sell $100-200 at a small show, but it will take hours of work. 
     

24. Continuing from #23, consider how much labor you want to put into selling your comics. Sometimes the labor required isn't worth the time you have put into selling.
     

25. If you're moving and are not sure about taking your comic books with you, consider how much it will cost to move them. 
     

26. If you're thinking of holding your comic books and leaning against selling, consider the space they take up (and if it costs money to store them). Then think is it worth the extra value they will gain over the time you hold them?
     

27. Some comic stores/buyers will tell you to mail comics to them and they will send you money via PayPal or mail. DO NOT DO THIS. We cannot stress this enough. There are only a few companies to trust when mailing your comics (Heritage, Comiclink, etc). DO NOT MAIL YOUR COMICS TO SOMEONE WITHOUT A THIRD PARTY INVOLVED (ex: eBay).
     

28. Think about how much you're looking to get. Now forget that number completely. This is because you shouldn't have expectations in regards to prices when selling a collection.
     

29. Look into grading comics if you feel like you have something of value.
     

30. To continue with #29. Research grading fees from places such as CGC and CBCS.
     

31. If you find your comics aren't worth anything then consider donating them to charity. Most will offer a tax receipt. 
     

32. If you have comics that you find aren't valuable, then consider giving them away locally. We find giving out comics on Halloween to be a great way to encourage reading among youth. You should check if the comics are age-appropriate before giving them to anyone. 
     

33. Before selling anything discuss it with your family and loved ones, to see where they stand. This should be obvious, but it is very important.
     

34. Consider buying some comic supplies to make it easier to sell your books. This includes comic boxes, bags, boards, etc. If you already have older boxes and bags, those work as well.
     

35. If you're ever in a bind and just need advice or a comic appraisal and just want to skip all this give us a call. We will give you a free appraisal on your comics, and provide any advice you might want. (973) 931-1471

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What Are Examples of DC Comics Titles We Buy?

Below is a list of some DC Comics titles to look for while searching through your comic book collection. A local comic buyer will be able to tell you which issues from these titles have value.

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1. Action Comics

2. Adventure Comics 

3. All American Comics

4. All Flash Comics

5. All Star Comics

6. All Star Western

7. Aquaman

8. Batman

9. Batman (all related)

10. Blackhawk

11. Black Lightning

12. Boy Commandos

13. Brave and the Bold

14. Challengers of the Unknown

15. Crisis on Infinite Earths

16. Dark Knight Returns

17. DC Comics Presents

18. DC Special

19. DC Superstars

20. Deathstroke

21. Demon

22. Detective Comics

23. Doom Patrol

24. Doorway to Nightmare

25. Flash

26. Firestorm

27. Forever People

28. Ghosts

29. GI Combat

30. Gotham City Sirens

31. Green Arrow

32. Green Lantern

33. Harley Quinn 

34. Hawkman

35. Hellblazer

36. House of Mystery

37. House of Secrets

38. Jonah Hex

39. Joker

40. JSA

41. Justice League of America

42. Kamandi

43. Karate Kid

44. Kingdom Come

45. Madame Xanadu

46. Masters of the Universe

47. Metal Men

48. Mister Miracle

49. More Fun Comics

50. My Greatest Adventure

51. Mystery in Space

52. New Comics

53. New Gods

54. New Teen Titans

55. OMAC

56. Omega Men

57. Our Army at War

58. Our Fighting Forces

59. Peacemaker

60. Phantom Stranger

61. Plastic Man

62. Power Girl

63. Rip Hunter Time Master

64. Sandman

65. Sea Devils 

66. Secret Origins

67. Secret Six

68. Secrets of Haunted House

69. Sensation Comics 

70. Sgt. Rock

71. Shazam

72. Showcase

73. Star Spangled War Stories

74. Strange Adventures

75. Suicide Squad

76. Super Friends

77. Superboy

78. Supergirl

79. Superman

80. Superman (all related)

81. Superman Family

82. Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen

83. Swamp Thing

84. Tales of the Unexpected

85. Tarzan

86. Teen Titans

87. Tomahawk

88. Unknown Soldier

89. V for Vendetta

90. Watchmen

91. Weird Worlds

92. Witching Hour

93. Wonder Woman

94. World's Best Comics

95. World's Finest

96. Weird War Tales

97. Western Comics

98. Young Romance

99. Zatanna

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What Are Examples of Marvel Comics We Buy?

Below is a list of some Marvel Comics titles to look for while searching through your comic book collection. A local comic buyer will be able to tell you which issues from these titles have value.

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1. 2001 Space Odyssey

2. Adventures into Terror

3. All Select Comics

4. All Winners Comics

5. Amazing Adventures

6. Amazing Fantasy

7. Amazing Spider-Man

8. Astonishing Tales

9. Avengers

10. Beware

11. Black Panther

12. Black Goliath

13. Captain America

14. Captain Marvel

15. Captain Savage

16. Cat

17. Chamber of Chills

18. Chamber of Darkness

19. Champions

20. Conan the Barbarian

21. Creatures on the Loose

22. Crypt of Shadows

23. Daredevil

24. Dead of Night

25. Defenders

26. Devil Dinosaur

27. Doc Savage

28. Doctor Strange

29. Eternals

30. Fantastic Four

31. Fear

32. Frankenstein

33. Georgie 

34. Ghost Rider

35. Howard the Duck

36. Incredible Hulk

37. Inhumans

38. Invaders

39. Iron Fist

40. Iron Man

41. John Carter

42. Journey Into Mystery

43. Jungle Action

44. Ka-Zar

45. Kid Colt Outlaw

46. Kull the Conquerer

47. Logan's Run

48. Luke Cage Hero for Hire

49. Machine Man

50. Man Thing

51. Marvel Chillers

52. Marvel Feature

53. Marvel Mystery Comics

54. Marvel Premiere

55. Marvel Preview

56. Marvel Spotlight

57. Marvel Tales

58. Marvel Team-Up

59. Masters of Kung Fu

60. Micronauts

61. Millie the Model

62. Miss Fury

63. Monsters on the Prowl

64. Ms Marvel

65. Mystery Tales

66. Nova

67. Omega the Unknown

68. Patsy Walker

69. Red Sonja

70. Red Wolf

71. Savage Tales

72. Sgt Fury 

73. Shogun Warriors

74. Silver Surfer

75. Special Marvel Edition

76. Spectacular Spider-Man

77. Spider-Woman

78. Star Wars

79. Strange Tales

80. Strange Worlds

81. Sub-Mariner

82. Tales of Suspense

83. Tales to Astonish

84. Tarzan

85. Tessie the Typist

86. Thor 

87. Tomb of Dracula

88. Tower of Shadows

89. Two Gun Kid

90. USA Comics

91. Vault of Evil

92. Warlock

93. War is Hell

94. Werewolf by Night

95. What If?

96. Where Creatures Roam

97. Wolverine

98. X-Men

99. Young Allies

What Are Examples of Other Comics Books We Buy?

Below is a list of some Independent Comics titles to look for while searching through your comic book collection. A local comic buyer will be able to tell you which issues from these titles have value.

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1. Adventures into Darkness

2. Air Fighters Comics

3. Air Pirates Funnies

4. Airboy Comics

5. All New Comics

6. All Top Comics

7. America's Best Comics

8. Archie

9. Atomic Comics

10. Authentic Police Cases

11. Battle of the Planets

12. Beetle Bailey

13. Beyond

14. Big Shot Comics 

15. Blue Ribbon Comics

16. Boy Comics

17. Brenda Starr

18. Brick Bradford

19. Buck Rogers

20. Bugs Bunny

21. Bulletman

22. Captain Aero Comics

23. Captain Marvel Adventures

24. Captain Marvel Jr

25. Casper the Friendly Ghost

26. Catman Comics

27. Cerebus the Aardvark

28. Champ Comics

29. Classics Illustrated

30. Crime Does Not Pay

31. Crime SuspenStories

32. Crimes by Women

33. Daffy Duck

34. Destroyer Duck

35. Dick Tracy

36. Doll Man

37. Donald Duck

38. Exciting Comics

39. Famous Funnies

40. Fantasy Quarterly

41. Fight Comics

42. Fighting American

43. Forbidden Worlds

44. Four Color Comics

45. Gene Autry Comics

46. Ghost Rider (1951)

47. Ghostly Tales

48. Green Hornet

49. Ha Ha Comics

50. Hangman Comics

51. Haunt of Fear

52. Headline Comics

53. Hit Comics

54. Hollywood Romances

55. Hopalong Cassidy

56. Hot Stuff

57. Jackpot Comics

58. Jumbo Comics

59. Jungle Comics

60. King Comics

61. Little Lulu

62. Lone Ranger

63. Looney Tunes

64. Mad Comics / Magazine

65. Magic Comics

66. Marvel Family

67. Master Comics

68. Mickey Mouse

69. Military Comics

70. Mystery Men Comics

71. National Comics

72. New Funnies 

73. Peacemaker

74. Planet Comics

75. Police Comics

76. Popeye

77. Prize Comics

78. Red Ryder Comics

79. Richie Rich

80. Sad Sack

81. Seven Seas Comics

82. Smash Comics

83. Speed Comics

84. Spirit

85. Suspense Comics

86. Tales from the Crypt

87. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

88. Terrific Comics

89. Tim Holt

90. True Comics

91. Two Fisted Tales

92. Vault of Horror

93. Walking Dead

94. Walt Disney Comics & Stories

95. Weird Science

96. Whiz Comics

97. Wings Comics

98. Wonder Comics

99. Zap Comix

What Are Examples of Toys We Buy?

Below is a list of some of the toys we buy. Please note, that these are just examples of toys and statues we buy, and we buy much more than listed below. If you have questions regarding your toy collection, be sure to contact us.

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1. Marvel Legends

2. Funko Pops

3. DC Universe Classics

4. Sideshow Collectibles

5. Bowen Designs Statues

6. McFarlane Toys

7. NECA

8. Mezco

9. Masters of the Universe

10. GI Joe (vintage)

11. Star Wars (vintage)

12. Marvel ToyBiz

13. DC Super Powers

14. MEGO (all types) 

15. Video Game Related Toys

16. Marvel Select

17. Marvel Universe/Infinite

18. DC Infinite Crisis

19. Gundam Models

20. DC Direct / Collectibles

21. Kaiyodo

22. Hasbro WWF

23. Kotobukiya Statues

24. WWF LJN

25. Toynami Action Figures

26. Mortal Kombat Figures

27. Street Fighter (all types)

28. First 4 Figures

29. Prime 1 Studios Statues

30. Iron Studios Statues

31. XM Studios Statues

32. Palisades Toys

33. Anime Related Figures

34. McFarlane DC Multiverse

35. Mattel DC Multiverse

36. McFarlane Anime Figures

37. MASK (vintage)

38. Spider-Man Animated

39. Vintage Tin Toys

40. Banpresto Mario Figures

41. X-Men ToyBiz Figures

42. McFarlane Spawn Figures

43. Figma Imports (various)

44. Funko Dorbz

45. Funko Hikari

46. Funko Sodas

47. Star Wars Black

48. GI Joe Declassified

49. Shocker Toys

50. Moore Collectibles

51. Diamond Select Statues

52. Figpins (various)

53. Attack on Titan Figures

54. My Hero Academia Figures

55. Hot Wheels (various)

56. Hot Toys (various)

57. McFarlane Horror

58. NECA Horror

59. Thundercats (vintage)

60. WWE Jakks Figures

61. WWE Mattel Figures

62. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Toys

63. Legend of Zelda Toys

64. Planet of the Apes (vintage)

65. Batman Animated Series

66. Batman DC Super Heroes

67. Dragon Ball Z Figures

68. Kenner 1990s Toys

69. ToyBiz 1990s Toys

70. Star Trek Toys

71. Medicom Toys

72. Captain Action (vintage) 

73. GI Joe (1960s)

74. Aurora Models (various)

75. Lionel Trains

76. Vintage Robot Toys

77. Power Rangers (vintage)

78. Power Rangers (new)

79. Shogun Warriors

80. Voltron

81. Transformers (vintage)

82. Transformers (new)

83. Go-Bots

84. Beanie Babies

85. Batman Movie Toys

86. Mattel DC Movie Masters

87. Marvel Movie Toys

88. Mezco 1:12 (various)

89. Mezco Living Dead Dolls

90. Barbie Dolls

91. Monster High Dolls

92. Vintage Dolls

93. Spider-Man Classics

94. X-Men Classics

95. Spider-Man Movie Toys

96. Spider-Man Origins

97. Fantastic Four Classics

98. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

99. Simpsons Toys (various)

Are Your Comic Books a Good Investment/Worth Keeping?

You might be asking yourself if your comic books are worth keeping? Or should you just sell them now? Now, this is an important question to ask yourself prior to selling your comic collection. Here we will provide our knowledge on what might be a good long-term comic investment and what comics might be good to simply sell now. Please note, that this is our opinion and if you decide to sell your comic books, then you should do your research and understand that it takes a good amount of knowledge to greatly understand what you might need to do with your books.

1. Check the age of your comic book or comic book collection. Are they published in the 1960s or older? Or are they from the 1990s? If the comics were published in the 1980s and up, then it will be considered a modern comic and will be less likely to be an investment, due to the high print runs. If the comic book was published in the 1970s or older, then there is a chance that the book has a slightly lower print run and might be harder to find, making it a better investment.
    

2. We've covered this in our previous sections, but what content does your comic book/comic collection entail? When selling your comics, content is king. If you have an older comic from the 1960s, that features a western hero, then it is less likely to be a good investment, as there does not seem to be any kind of movement on the western genre in pop culture. This means a book that is not relevant will not be a good long-term investment unless the general sentiment behind the subject matter changes.
    

3. Which manufacturer/company is this comic book/comic book collection you are selling from? Do you have comics from Dell? If so, then they will likely be bad investments based on our previous example. If the individual comic book or collection you are selling is Marvel or DC from the 1960s and older then you have a much bigger chance of having a comic that is a good investment. 
    

4. You have older comic books that are Marvel or DC but can't figure out if what you have is a good investment. The next topic of consideration would be how relevant is the character from the book? Do you have Lois Lane comics from the 1960s? Or do you have Amazing Spider-Man comics from the same time period? This makes a massive difference as whatever is popular in current times will most likely remain popular in the future. If you have Spider-Man comic books from the 1960s, then you should be in a good place in regards to investment.
    

5. Now, just because a comic book character is relevant and you've heard of them, doesn't mean it is worth something. A copy of Batman 195 in VG condition is worth about $25 and is not likely a good long-term investment, because it is just a random issue that has no significance. This brings us to our next point. Is the comic you are selling of any significance (ex: 1st appearance of a major character)? Significant comics, or in comic collecting terms a "key issue" is what most experts invest in.
    

6. You have found an older comic of significance from Marvel/DC, now what? Well, now you look at the grade. Generally speaking, higher grade comic books are better in terms of investment and return, as most serious collectors prefer higher grades. If you have a lower grade, then it may still be a good investment, it just isn't as good as investing in a high-grade comic book.
    

7. This next part can be tricky. Do you have a book that is slightly significant, but you personally believe is underpriced? An example of this would be a Fantastic Four 52. This comic book was worth only a few hundred dollars in a higher grade for many years, but with the Black Panther movie, the comic exploded in price due to the popularity of the character. Be careful with speculation and only do so if you have very little money into the comic and feel you possess a good amount of knowledge on them. 
    

8. If your comic meets all the criteria above, then it is likely to be a good  investment and it would not hurt to keep it long-term, as most significant, high grade, older comic books featuring important characters have gone up over time, and rarely have experienced any kind of decay in price. The next issue that arises is to find these specific issues in your collection, which will prove to be difficult. If you need help with an appraisal or selling your comic books, then be sure to call us at (973) 931-1471 for free advice. 

Why Sell Your Comics Locally?

Finding a local comic buyer is important for various reasons. Let's create a scenario that helps better understand the situation. 

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Say you are looking through your parent's attic and find a few boxes filled with older, horror and western comic books. You think that these comic are old, but still look to be nice and possibly gradable, but with your limited knowledge of the hobby you think that you need to talk to an expert.

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You then need to consider that talking a local comic buyer will make the process much easier and you'll be able to show the buyer the books in person without any kind of pressure or obligation to buy. If you try to sell your comics to someone online, then it might be difficult because grade and condition is difficult to assess without looking at the comics in person.

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Finding a local comic buyer (or someone willing to travel to you) is also important because you can simply shop around for the best comic buyer in the area without any type of confusion. Also having someone appraise your comic book collection in person is much easier than it would be online.

What Are Examples of Video Games We Buy?

Below is a list of some of video games we buy. Please note, that these are just examples of video games we buy, and we buy much more than listed below. If you have questions regarding your video game collection, be sure to contact us.

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1. Super Mario Bros (all)

2. Legend of Zelda (all)

3. Resident Evil (all)

4. Mortal Kombat (all)

5. Street Fighter (all)

6. Metroid (all)

7. Batman (all)

8. Spider-Man (all)

9. X-Men (all)

10. Marvel vs Capcom (all)

11. Star Wars (all)

12. Atari 2600 Console

13. Super Nintendo Console

14. SEGA Genesis Console

15. Nintendo Console (original)

16. Playstation Console (all)

17. Xbox Console (all)

18. TurboGrafx Console

19. SEGA Nomad Console

20. SEGA Dreamcast Console

21. Nintendo GameCube

22. SEGA Game Gear

23. Nintendo GameBoy (all)

24. Nintendo Wii Console

25. Nintendo Switch

26. Nintendo 64 Console

27. Halo (all)

28. Devil May Cry (all)

29. Castlevania (all)

30. SEGA Saturn Console

31. SEGA CD Console

32. SEGA 32x

33. Virtual Boy

34. Nintendo DS

35. PC Games (no digital)

36. Robocop (NES)

37. TMNT Tournament Fighters

38. Final Fantasy (all)

39. Chrono Cross

40. Shadow of the Colossus

41. Chrono Trigger

42. Parasite Eve

43. House of the Dead (all)

44. Tekken (all)

45. Fatal Frame (all)

46. Sonic the Hedgehog (all)

47. Metal Gear Solid (all)

48. Snatcher (SEGA CD)

49. WWF/WWE games (all)

50. Superman 64

51. Super Smash Bros (all)

52. Shenmue (all)

53. Dark Souls (all)

54. Onimusha (all)

55. Dino Crisis (all)

56. Toe Jam and Earl (SEGA)

57. Yakuza (all)

58. Call of Duty (all)

59. GTA (all)

60. Last of Us

61. Uncharted (all)

62. Batman Arkham (all)

63. Friday the 13th (NES)

64. Silent Hill (all)

65. Yoshi's Cookie (NES)

66. Donkey Kong (all)

67. Duck Hunt (NES)

68. Streets of Rage (all)

69. Red Dead Redemption (all)

70. Monster Hunter (all)

71. Dragon Quest (all)

72. Pokemon (all) 

73. Tomb Raider (all)

74. Paperboy (NES)

75. Dynasty Warriors (all)

76. Max Payne

77. Power Rangers (all)

78. Zombies Ate My Neighbors

79. Tetris (GameBoy)

80. Golden Axe (SEGA)

81. Altered Beast (SEGA)

82. Shadow Dancer (SEGA)

83. Virtual Fighter (all)

84. Killer Instinct (all)

85. Crazy Taxi (Dreamcast)

86. Simpsons (all)

87. Wolverine (all)

88. SEGA Master System

89. Imported Game Consoles

90. Dragon Ball Z (all)

91. Doom (all)

92. Wolfenstein (all)

93. Maximum Carnage

94. Justice League Task Force

95. The Sims (all)

96. Dragon's Lair (NES)

97. Twisted Metal (all)

98. Dead Rising (all)

99. WCW Revenge

What Other Collectibles Do We Buy?

Do you have other collectibles, and you're not sure if we are interested in buying them? We buy all types of collectibles, and below you'll find a complete list of what we buy.

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1. Comic Books (vintage)

2. Comic Books (modern)

3. Action Figures (all)

4. Statues (all)

5. Video Games (all)

6. Cards (sports)

7. Cards (non-sports)

8. Manga (all)

9. Trade Paperbacks (all)

10. Books (vintage)

11. VHS Tapes (sealed)

12. Wrestling Collectibles

13. Sports Memorabilia

14. DVDs (sealed) 

15. Comic artwork (original)

16. Dolls (vintage)

17. Toy Trains (all)

18. Hot Wheels (vintage)

19. Collectible Figurines

20. Beanie Babies

21. Vintage Magazines

22. Handheld Games

23. Collectibles Prints/Lithos

24. Anime Collectibles

25. Vinyl Figures

26. Funko Pops

27. Imported Comics

28. Imported Action Figures

29. Coins (vintage)

30. Stamps (vintage)

31. Autographed Memorabilia

32. Vintage Clothing

33. Modern Limited Clothing

34. CDs (sealed or opened)

35. Records

36. Casette Tapes

37. Military Collectibles

38. Historical Collectibles

39. Casette and CD Players

40. Recording Equipment

41. Sneakers (vintage)

42. Sneakers (new)

43. Toy Trucks (vintage)

44. Vintage Ad Signs

45. Pulps (vintage)

46. Board Games (vintage)

47. Vintage Denim

48. Coca Cola Collectibles

49. Disney Collectibles

50. Arcade Machines

Pocket Guide to Selling Your Comics

Need a quicker, pocket-sized guide for selling your comic book collection? Look no further, because we have you covered. Here are some basic and easy to understand tips you can use on how to sell you comics.

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1. Don't sell comics on Craigslist

2. Sell your comics locally

3. Accept only cash for your comics

4. Don't mail your comics

5. 1990s comics are not old

6. 1980s comics are not old

7. 1960s comics are old

8. Most comics are common

9. Have buyers come to you

10. Check sold comics on eBay

11. Grading comics is expensive

12. Cover price shows comic age

13. Learn how to grade comics

14. Research local comic dealers

15. Don't trust dealer reviews

16. High-end comics can be auctioned 

17. Most 80s and up comics will be in great condition.

18. Don't overvalue your comics

19. Don't arrange if value is low

20. Price guides are unreliable

21. It is expensive to sell comics at big conventions

22. Don't fall for mailing scams

23. If someone is offering too much then be suspicious

24. Look for notable titles

25. 'Shiny' comics aren't valuable

26. Be careful handling comics

27. Don't call any comic 'rare'

28. Grading comics can be hard

29. Get free comic appraisals

30. Call local comic experts

31. Don't accept PayPal

32. Lower your expectations

33. Lose any sentimental value

34. Remember to negotiate

35. Find any free comic advice

36. Shop around

37. Don't auction your collection

38. Try to sell your comics in bulk

39. Superhero comics are best

40. Marvel comics are best

41. 'Key' comics are good

42. Most comics aren't key issues

43. Comic boxes are heavy

44. Lift boxes with your legs

45. Bulk consignment is hard

46. 1940s comics are easy to sell

47. Westerns aren't popular

48. Check if your comic is a reprint (very common)

49. Grade effects price

50. Some comics are investments