Vintage Comic Books

 

 

The time to buy older comic books has never been better. The value you receive with vintage comics is tremendous compared to the cost of new comic books today. Comic books from the 1940's and early 1950's are rare in high grade conditions. As we entered the later 1950's and into the early 1960's, sales on comics slowed up, so they were printed cheaper - which means high grade comics from this period are also rare. With the mid 1960's into the 1970's, comics sales were on the upswing and more people started to save them. Higher grade comics from this period are more common than the other periods. When you consider how few of these comics exist in any collectible shape compared to the new issue market, you will begin to appreciate the true scarcity of these early comics.

 

DC | Marvel | Misc.

Click above for selections from above companies.

 

Grading Guide

Mint (M) - the flavor of my favorite ice cream. Almost no such thing when it comes to older comics.

Near Mint (NM) - my highest grade. A virtually perfect comic in every way. Just like it came off the newstand.

Very Fine (VF) - this is an excellent high grade copy that looks almost new despite it's age with no major defects.

Fine (F) - this is an above average copy that shows minor wear from being read but is clean with nice pages. A copy in Fine condition is a nice collectible copy that you will not have to upgrade (unless you desire).

Very Good (VG) - this is the average used comic book. A copy in VG is still a nice copy, but has started to accumulate some total minor defects that make it show it's age. It will have some discoloration, soiling, minor tears or folds, and browning of cover or pages. A VG copy will not have any tape, loose staples on pages or any chunks or pieces missing off of pages or covers larger than an 1/8". Still a nice copy.

Good (G) - a copy in Good is a well read comics that is 100% complete, but has enough total minor defects that make it the lowest in the collectible range. It can have some tape, crease, folds or a combination of all. The paper quality can be low but will not be brittle.

Fair - this will have all the pages and covers, although there can be pieces missing up to 2-3". It will be readable, and is considered a spacefiller until a better one comes along.

I have been an advisor to the Overstreet Price Guide since 1980. You can order with confidence. Just for trying us, any first order will come to you freight-free! Mention this in your order. Buying a overgraded comic on ebay, or anywhere else, for "half" guide is not a bargin! Buying a real graded comic is! You will be more than pleased with our grading, I guarantee it!

 

 

 

Shipping & Handling

We use the USPS for most shipments.

For one to three books add $6.00
For four to eight books add $7.50
Nine books and up please e-mail for your options as we can ship media mail. All shipments include a delivery confirmation.

Insurance is extra. It is the buyer's responsibility if a package is damaged or lost in the mail. Although not necessay, it is highly recommended. Please add the following:
0 - 50 add $1.35
50.01 - 100 add $2.35
100.01 and up add $2.35 plus $1.00 per additional $100

 

 

PLEASE NOTE ALL COMICS GUARANTEED TO YOUR SATISFACTION. IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY, JUST LET ME KNOW WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT, AND A REFUND WILL BE PROMPLY SENT OUT ONCE COMICS ARE RETURNED.

 

I have been asked why there are so many sold comics listed on this site, and why don't I delete the item once sold. Every different comic scanned is left up for picture reference purposes. I know I like seeing books that I haven't seen before. I hope you do too. Enjoy!