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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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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

Common Mistakes Made When Selling a Comic Book Collection

It can be easy to make mistakes when selling your comic book collection. This can be hard to avoid, however we have provided a guide below. This guide provides insight on what to avoid when selling your comic books.

1. When selling a collection of modern comic books, many people will start making a list of what they have. This list is used to make it easier for a comic book store or local buyers to understand what the person has. Please note that while this is helpful, it is usually unnecessary in most cases. If you have a collection of modern comic books, then it is usually just easier to have the person who is interested in buying the comics come to you and look at the books in person, and make an offer based on what they see. Making a list is usually not worth your time, since many modern comic books do not have much value. 
    

2. When some people sell their comic books, they have a misconception about what old is in the world of comics. An old comic books is usually something from the 1930s-1960s (the 1970s can be debatable). Comic books from the 1980s and up are not usually considered to be old. This usually isn't a big problem, but when talking to someone about selling your comic collection, it's better to know the classification to prevent any confusion with both parties. 
    

3. When selling a comic collection, some sellers will pack all their boxes into their vehicles and take them to their local comic book store. We cannot stress this enough, but please do not do this. If you take your comic books to a local store, it is very likely you will accept any offer they make. This is because you have already done most of the work and taken them to the local comic book dealer. You will likely not want to take them back home. Most comic books store owners know this and will usually use it to their advantage. Before going to your local comic book store, explore your options, and make sure to call around. It is better to find reputable comic buyers and have them come to you. This will put much less pressure on you and allow you to easily decline any offer you don't like.
    

4. Sometimes when selling comic books many sellers will misunderstand the condition of their comics. If speaking to someone on the phone, then please understand that the term "mint" should not be used very often in comic books. Many comics are not going to be extremely high grade, and a trained eye will be able to find small flaws that make the book imperfect. If you are selling your comics, just be sure to try and keep grades out of the equation until the dealer has seen the books. If they ask for grades just do your best to describe the average grade and mention any rips, tears, folds, and creases you might see. The buyer should be able to figure out the grade based off that. 
    

5. Lower your expectations when selling your comics. This one was discussed previously as well, but we need to make sure that it is well understood. Sometimes you might look up a particular comic that you have and see that the same book graded by CGC at 9.8 is being sold for $100 online. At that point you may think that you are into an absolute gold mine, as the rest of the books you have are surely in the same range. This is where you need to stop and think about a few factors. Has the comic the person is selling online sold? Will your comic book grade the same? How consistently is the comic book selling for at that price? These are all major factors to consider. In most cases, you will find that you do not have a comic that is in 9.8 condition and the book you thought was worth $100 is actually worth about $2-3, and most dealers will offer even less than that when buying bulk. This shows that you need to lower your expectations when selling your comics, because you might be disappointed if you expect too much.
    

6. There are some comic book dealers that are not local, and will tell you to mail you a few of your rare or valuable comics and they will pay you after the books have been received via PayPal or check. Please know that we strongly suggest that you refrain from doing this. Mailing your comic books to even a reputable comic book dealer can be a gamble. Many well known comic book dealers will tell you they will pay a certain amount for the book based on grade, but when they receive the comic, they will tell you the grade is much lower than it is so they can get it at a discount. Since you do not have the book in front of you anymore, you have to take their word for it and just take whatever they want to pay. Please, try to sell your comic books locally. Do not mail your comics, even if you feel like the person is offering you more than anyone locally.
    

7. When selling comic books, many times a buyer will ask how many comics you have in total. Some sellers will say "a lot" without realizing the term is relative. A good amount of comic books to someone who doesn't sell them regularly might be a small amount to someone who often buys them. Just note that a long comic book box holds about 250-300 comics and a shorter box holds 125-150 comics. That would be the easiest way to count your books and determine if you have a good amount or just a few. 
    

8. You might go through your comic books and see that some of them have shiny or holographic covers. Please note that those are not going to be your valuable comics. Those are books created with a special cover to sell more copies, and will more likely be worth less. A valuable comic book will usually feature the first appearance of a character (ex: Tales of Suspense 39 is the first appearance of Iron Man). If you have the first appearance of a character the book might look like any other, so this is when you might need to do research or ask an expert. If you ever find yourself in a bind when selling your comic book collection, be sure to give us a call or text at (973) 931-1471 for free advice.

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.

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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.

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.

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)

What Are Examples of Video Games We Buy?

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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