You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Jun 30, 2008 comicbook collectors like their numbers. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Apparently bane escaped from prison to kill batman. Obviously this is more for nostalgia value, but in a day before the internet and thousands of sites devoted to superheroes, and for a kid who wanted to be one, it was indispensable. Dc comics can be worth a small fortune, especially when batman is. But man versus alien it isnt, as batman discovers that predator is not alone. For readers who buy batman comic books, weve got lots of old batman comic books for sale. A groundbreaking artist and writer, miller is credited with breathing new life into both batman and daredevil titles, while creating his own legends like sin city and 300 using a unique mashup of japanese manga and classic american comic book art, miller has created a gritty.
His wide range of illustration skills helped add a fresh take on many different titles including superhero icons superman, batman, and green arrow at dc and later the xmen and avengers at marvel. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. It is different from other batman titles because it is set in the continuity and style of batman. Topps garbage pail kids sketch card late to school gpk adam bomb. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading. A groundbreaking artist and writer, miller is credited with breathing new life into both batman and daredevil titles, while creating his own legends like sin city and 300.
One of the bestselling batman stories of all time, jeph loebs hush is a globetrotting mystery that packs. Remember that there is also the original detective comics series, as well as other comic books featuring batman. Dc started publishing batman in the spring of 1940. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The comic book features batman on only six pages but, hey, its batmans official debut. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. Batman vol 01 original encyclopedia of comic book heroes 97814012558. Batman comics have been in circulation for over eighty years now, and if you have an older issue in good condition, its worth a great deal of money. Bane then starts beating the crap out of batman and breaks batmans back in the end. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be about 500,000 but today fewer than 300 copies are. Value of original frank miller comic art click to get an appraisal.
If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. Youll find that the vast majority of comics from these eras are too common to create much excitement. The panels would then go to the inker and colorist for painting and completion. Batman vol 01 original encyclopedia of comic book heroes paperback may 2, 2007.
Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. After a successful year of publishing batman stories in detective comics. In the name of his murdered parents, bruce wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of gotham city. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. This was the first issue of the series to be titled worlds finest comics, the title it would retain for the next 45 years. The first appearance of edward nigma aka the riddler, whod turn into one of batman s most interesting arch enemies later played by frank gorshin. They range from 1 issue standalone stories oneshots to longer.
Batman comic books since 2000, batman comics are one of our best selling comics. The batman adventures was a dc comics comic book series featuring batman. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. The joker, a crazed psychotic killer with a sinister smile and a comedic flair. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title. This was the very first comic book adaptation of one of batmans motion pictures with art by jerry ordway, illustrator of the superman comics.
The owner, mitch itkowitz, has been in the business of selling originalvintage comic art for over 40 years. The final showdown takes place in the batcave, as the wily predator hitches a ride on the batmobile. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. As with most books of the era, it consisted of various stories featuring batman and his recently introduced sidekick, robin. In 2016, dc comics began a second relaunch of its entire line of titles called dc rebirth. The first appearance of edward nigma aka the riddler, whod turn into one of batmans most interesting arch enemies later played by frank gorshin. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Original comicbook art went from trash to auction, faster. Book of enchantment, script by bill finger, pencils by bob kane, inks by. Although the original batman series is the most popular, other old batman comic books are for sale here. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. Welcome to the graphic collectibles online gallery of original, collectible comic artwork.
They know that the first issue of xmen, which introduced marvels mutant superheroes, was published in 1963 and had a cover price of 12 cents. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Ryan ottley immortal variant asm30 cover, esad ribic and stephen green published art. Graphic collectibles comic art original comic art for sale. History batman was the first comic book series featuring batman as the protagonist. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The other feeling was that the punisher was so violent that we couldnt really give him a regular comic book. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. This was the very first comic book adaptation of one of batman s motion pictures with art by jerry ordway, illustrator of the superman comics. This 1941 comic was the second issue of dc comics then called nationals book that contained both superman and batman stories in it. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. However, there are individual issues which have emerged as very desirable, such as amazing spiderman 252, 300, avengers 196, batman 386, batman adventures 12, new mutants 98, walking dead 1, 19, teenage mutant ninja turtles 1 1st print, cerebus 1 through 4, albedo. Thats quite an investment if you still have one that you only paid ten cents for. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. From original superman comic art and spiderman comic art, to original xmen comic art and batman comic art, graphic collectibles carries it all.
Batman pits the caped crusader against his greatest foe. Batman 1989 film comic adaptation batman wiki fandom. In the early days of comic book publishing, famous artists would pencil the many panels of a comic title. It was also reprinted in a collection of all the warner movie adaptations called batman. Panels and covers that still exist can be of a collectible quality making them nice additions to a comic book art collection. Make offer comic book lot, batman, spiderman, superman, justice league, flash. Fan expo 19402011 modern age 2019 fan expo exclusive gabriele dellotto black foil virgin variant cover b original cover was for. Comicartfans original comic art for sale best prices.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Bane then starts beating the crap out of batman and breaks batman s back in the end. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. He ushered in a dynamic photorealistic style of illustration that revolutionized comic book art for the modern era.
Bane then appears right in front of batman knowing his secret identity. This 1941 comic book featured the first appearance of batmans batmobile. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of. The animated series, as opposed to the regular dc universe. They know that the first issue of xmen, which introduced marvels mutant superheroes, was published in. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to. In this new timeline, the original batman series ended and was relaunched with a new first issue. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. Feb 26, 2010 the comic book features batman on only six pages but, hey, its batmans official debut.
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