I spent a lot of my time as a teenager in the early 90s at my local comic book shop, legacy, in glendale, ca. Gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. Recently, a poll was put up on the unspoken decade facebook page to determine what our next discussion was going to cover. National quickly looked to expand their burgeoning superhero empire. Something strange is going on at osborn industries go figure. The 90s wasnt just about image comics, but it sure was a huge part of what shaped the decade. Having tracked down the hobgoblin following a warehouse explosion, spiderman is horrified to discover that not only has the demonically possessed madman has taken on a young disciple named adam wright, but he is also in the process of transforming the boy into a demon as. Alien nation the spartans 1990 comic books mycomicshop. This video does a fantastic job of explain what was going on in the industry back then and how image helped pave the way for creator owned comics. For a comic book this significant, you can likely talk them into paying you a bit more, especially if the comic book is in really good condition. To repeat the caveat i gave on main 1990s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of comics published in 1990 by publishers other than marvel or d. We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs.
With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Norman rockwell museum enewsletter signup careers whats my rockwell worth. If you are trying to sell your comic book to a dealer, they will likely offer you about 50% less than the values listed below. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics.
Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 81 1970 the coming of the kangaroo. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Unlike the colorful and wellwritten stories of the marvel cinematic universe or the dark spectacles that the dceu has to offer, comic. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. The growth of the internet in the late 1990s saw development of online. But there are still a ton of great comic book characters out there that are not a part of marvel or dc that would make awesome movies, and ive put together a list of other comics that i was a huge fan of in the 90s. View market values for books, store your collection, and.
Unlike the colorful and wellwritten stories of the marvel cinematic universe or the dark spectacles that the dceu has to offer, comic book films from the 90s were more varied in tone. In the 90s, comic book movies werent as simple as pulling from marvel or dc comics. The overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade.
The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Member of the international society of appraisers and national cartoonists society. The official overstreet comic book price guide 19901991 robert m. Veterans of the industry instinctively scoff when you mention the death of superman, 2099 stories, and just about any other wacky 90s arc. The issue would become the best selling comic book so far and be the first major step to the rise of the superstar creators and the formation of image comics. Actually some really great events such as fatal attractions and infinity gauntlet came out of the 90s but unfortunately all people seem to think about is the damn shoulder pads and. From the mid1980s through the early 1990s, antiheroes were popular.
Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Overstreet comic book price guide the overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. The team consisted of the characters spartan, zealot, voodoo, grifter, warblade, void, and lord emp. They werent the biggest movies in the world at the time. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Nov 14, 2016 the 90s were a huge decade for comic book movies. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. A carnival of comics, the first modern american comic book, is published. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands here we go. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. I dont know anything about them or care about them so i just want to sell them to a local comic store.
The precursor to comic books, cartoons have been popular in england and america. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. In the 1980s and early 1990s, the comics industry experienced a speculator boom of collectors who saw potential in an up and coming collectors market. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. A quick look at the history of the wolverine costume. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics.
Such price surges in the comic book industry are why investors should consider adding them. Comic books are like oil in that they are traded in u. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. In its 48th annual edition, the overstreet comic price guide is the market leader, with good reason. Search our guide to current market values of rare and collectible comic books. Price guide app a free comic book price guide that has lots of cgc graded prices top selling comic books 2014 we track all the top sales all year long and list them overstreet comic book price guides highly recommend you picking up a copy even if its not the current edition. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded.
We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. In february 1935, dc comics precursor, national allied publications. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history vulture. The official overstreet comic book price guide 19901991 paperback may 5, 1990 by robert m. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Jan 14, 2017 in the 90s, comic book movies werent as simple as pulling from marvel or dc comics. Packed with fantastic information, this book is a fun read, even if you dont collect comics. To assist both types of comic book collector, comic book price guides are. It seems 1990 is the cutoff date when it comes to marvel. If you have found rare comic books from the same era 1940s with just the title batman on the front, then you may be a little confused. Subzero comics buys and sells comics, action figures, statues and busts and all related collectibles. They werent the biggest movies in the world at the time, so things like the rocketeer had the chance to be made.
Im just wondering if there are any rare or valuable ones printed around 1990 most of them seem to be 19921993 but there are some. Find great deals on ebay for comic book price guide and comic book price guide 2019. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. The national visited a comic book convention in victoria in 1990 and. A lot of 80s comics are usually found in the 25 cent bins, but depending on the issues and titles, some are worth a decent amount of money. The ten most important comic books of the 1990s sequart. More people were buying and reading them than ever before and, in turn, more new publishers and new titles came into being. May 11, 2016 comics in the 1990s may get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but we have ten great moments from that comic book era. 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. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
Spiderman fresh off his legendary run on amazing spiderman, superstar artist todd mcfarlane is given the reigns to his very own spidey title. In 1990, after ending neat stuff, bagge aged his buddy bradley character. Artist todd mcfarlanes signature could boost value, said teen collector. If you are new to comics or new to batman comics, there are thousands of stories about. Comic book pricing, the value of grading comics, and more. Anyway, you have been warned next big thing looks at the reasons why certain comic book values are on the rise. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this text belong solely to the read more. Printed images and the comic book mediums unique presentation of them are. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon.
Batman was so popular that dc spun him off into his own series. The official overstreet comic book price guide 19901991. Click on the returned result that contains your book. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Comics in the 1990s may get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but we have ten great moments from that comic book era.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. When comic books werent the bargains they used to be cbc. In the 1990s, whispers of comic books and their potential future value became mainstream and. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. The comic books premise revolved around the centurieslong war between aliens called kherubim and daemonites. After the raging success of tim burtons batman, studios began looking to the pages of their favorite comics for source material for the next big blockbuster. And i think after much due consideration i strongly disagree with the idea that the 1990s. And again to actually make any money on these 3 you will need a mint still in the package first edition, or you will get around 10 bucks. Jun 29, 2006 gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Unfollow comic book price guide to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. You can start at our comic book values free course, or pick up an overstreet comic book price guide. The weakening canadian dollar got me to thinking about the effect it is having, if any, on the back issue comic book market.