Bronze age comics, 19701984 like it or not, thats the. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end. I know some collectors only buy silver age or golden age size bags regardless of what theyre collecting, but i dont understand the rationale behind. A nice overall width that fits almost any book after the true golden age, and still able to be fit into a long box or drawer box. Age of bronze comic read age of bronze comic online in. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following as this distinction is critical information any collector must know when approaching the bronze age and key bronze age comics where the distinction exists. Copper age comics the era of comic books from 1984 to 1991. I mean these books are like twice the height of a normal book and also a lot wider. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. You will want to store them away from sunlight and in a cool dry place because sunlight, heat, and moisture can accelerate the acid migration process. Finally, though it wasnt produced during the bronze age, the recent and ongoing the dark age storyline in kurt busiek and brent andersons astro city is a layered, incisive homage to.
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No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. The popularity of third party grading and variant covers means that the most vital part of a comic book the cover is more important than ever. Youve heard about mylar, do you really need to use it to keep your comics collection from disintegrating before your eyes. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver. Gerber mylites 2 mil mylar thick silver age comic book bags sleeves. Get the best deals on comic book sleeves when you shop the largest. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages.
Which are the 100 hottest comic books on the planet right now. Current age comic book showcase display case new 6 34 x 10. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Although the majority of books from the period are worth relatively little these days, there are a handful of key titles featuring the debut of important characters, or famous story arcs that can still bring impressive prices at auction.
The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. You can click to reach the variant list it came from e. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. Bags for regular comics are thus broken into the following sizes. Behind the scenes, published in 2002, gives an insight into shanowers research and working methods. Current modern age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1970s to today.
Sold by, my team outlet usa seller, ajs hot wax sports. Why your bronze age comics collection aint worth squat the beat. Aug 01, 2015 most of the high points have been mentioned in the thread already, but ill add that in addition to the manhunter series jc mentions, those same archie goodwin edited issues detective 437443 feature some great batman stories with art by jim aparo, sal amendola, howard chaykin, alex toth and walt simonson. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. These icons indicate the confirmed existence on the cgc census of a morerare cgcrecognized cover price variant version of the key bronze age comic book in question. This forum is for golden age, bronze age, and silver age specific postings. If you were to believe the people who wrote entries for certain publications, you would think that the bronze age was a made up era invented by comics retailers.
We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. The most inclusive definition is that it started in 1970, when jack kirby left marvel to work for dc, bringing with him the characterizationbased style that had become marvels trademark, and created his ambitious, if shortlived, fourth world titles. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc. Comic books are awesome comictom101 channel welcome video intro if playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Special, published in 1999, provides backstory, telling of the curse on atreus and his sons, agamemnon and menelaus. Top 10 all time bronze age comic books overstreet 48th edition 2018 duration. Key issue prices top 100 golden age top 175 silver age comics top 100 bronze age top 60 copper. Buy ultra pro golden age pack of 100 comic book bags. Bronze age 197083 copper age 19841991 modern age 1992now apparel. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors with bags, boards, and boxes to preserve their comics in.
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Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Has any one heard of a giant size bronze age books where the books are physically huge. Unfollow comic book bags to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Sign up for our newsletter get the latest news and updates from us. This comic book showcase holds comics up to 7 x 10. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics. If you were to believe the people who wrote entries for certain publications, you would think that the bronze age was a. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6. The bcw comic book showcase holder is made of high impact, crystal clear polystyrene with a strong black polystyrene back. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Top 10 all time bronze age comic books overstreet 48th. There are a number of beautiful bronze age romance covers but to date, none are designated classic cover by overstreet.
We recommended you change your comic book bags and boards every 3 5 years. Sep 24, 2016 epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video. Mar 09, 2014 backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. Sparkle city comics is most interested in purchasing comic books pre1985, so if youre interested in selling your golden age, silver age or bronze age comics, give us a call at 8007439205. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Im going through my latest completed collection and finding that a lot of the issues have huge bags.
Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. Dec 02, 2018 more top bronze age comics to invest in for 2012 part 2. Current, modern, or bronze age comic book collecting supplies. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. This guide will not make you an expert, but it will help you decide if your books are worth enough to get an official. The initial series, simply entitled body bags, was a launch title for dark horse comics blanc noir line of books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Read this hub to learn the truth, and see my top picks of bronze age marvel investment comics to get in 2012. Goldensilverbronze age only cgc comic book collectors chat. And if you want to invest in a copy of any of the 100, which grade should you seek out, and why. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. This being santoro, he then engages in a dreamy, selfieinspired gallery of comics covers. According to cool and collecteds definition of the bronze age, it spanned the years from 1970 to 1984 using the overstreet comic book price guide as its reference. Welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books.
We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Get free advice on what your spiderman book collection is worth. Im still a little leary of continuing to post full issues of things from the bronze age, having come close to being legally burned a couple of times, and i have actually had thoughts of combining the two blogs in some way great news next week, chums. Identifying the bronze age romance classic covers bronze. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester. Produced by gaijin studios in 1996, body bags includes a large amount of blood, violence and characters who enjoy killing and cursing, which is displayed in a number of scenes in the book that have been deemed shocking. The bronze age of comic books ran from around 1970 to 1985, and featured darker plots along with relevant realworld issues. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronzeage was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid. Bag and board recommendations bronze age comic books. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. 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. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic books.
If youre wondering what the best comic investments to make or need a little help choosing investment comics, this hub details exactly why these certain comics will only grow in value. Somewhere between 800 to silver age, bronze age and copper age comics. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronze age was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid. Includes a list of key copper age comics, as well as links to recommended back issue retailers. Are bronze age comics starting to become more in demand since high grade silver age comics are becoming way to expensive for the average collector. Oct 12, 2015 this readerfriendly sized edition explores the evolution into the bronze age of dc with a careful curation and expansion of material from taschens xl book, 75 years of dc comics, winner of the eisner awards, the oscars of the comic world. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Sources differ on when the bronze age of comic books started and the silver age ended. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. The mid 1970s to early 1980s are sometimes called bronze age, but for the most part they also fit in current era comic holders. Get the best deals on comic book bags and boards when you shop the largest online selection. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification.
Hot top 10 comic books on the rise feb week 1 2019 youtube. Top 10 all time bronze age comic books overstreet 48th edition. Get the best deals on comic book bags and boards when you shop the largest online selection at. Why your bronze age comics collection aint worth squat. This is a check on what is happening now in the world of silver and bronze age comics. More of the best bronze age comics to invest in hubpages. The comic books longevity and continuous connection to pop culture has made them more than just a passing craze yes im talking about superhero comics. Perhaps its time to take notice of the officially unidentified classic covers of the last great comic book age of the romance genre. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. The bronze age of comic books posted may 2, 2017 mguitmann prior to the bronze age, in the silver age of comics we saw comic book publishers reintroduce fan favorite characters after a decline in the popularity of comic books after wwii. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes learn more. There are options for those too, like bins and resealable comic book.
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