Any one here collect comics?

[MOSHWITZ]

Sup?
My step daughter was given a box of comics and asked me if i knew anything about what some of them might be worth, and i said no, but i'll get to do'in some research and see what i can dig up, and figured while i was searching around I'd ask here also,,sooo,,,was wondering if anyone here might be a collector, and maybe could give me a little info on some of these as i don't want to get hosed by just taking them to the comic store to later find out i might have had something.

There is a few Spiderman,(40, 45, 77,etc) a Star Trek, and a bunch of others i have never heard of. I'll try to get some pics up later of some of these if it helps

Thanks
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[Soap]

Comics, like most collectibles, value depends on the condition.
If they're wrinkly, folded corners/pages, stains, spine stables loose and overall poor shape. You have a comic you can read but has no resale value.
However, if you have a comic thats in good to mint condition (depending on the year as well) you may have a comic that has some resale value.

Ebay is somewhat of a decent place to observe other sellers comic listings.
A good visual helps alot.

[cdwillis]

I don't collect, I just occasionally read 'em. Just guessing but I'd say that comics aren't as valuable as collectibles compared to antiques or old Les Pauls.

[Bengal]

Comics can be very collectable. Just as much as antiques or guitars...

But like Soap said, it's all about the condition and who is in the comic. Super Heros do better than anything else. Marvel and DC were the biggies back in the day...

But names and numbers and years are needed to really see what you have...

(Like The Amazing Spider Man #126 August 1974, that kind of thing)

[straycat]

Early Spiderman issues are very hot at this time as are early Superman.Several years ago I sold a set of original Spiderman issues 1-24 and made a fine chunk of change.
Dr.Strange is a good one too. I have the large annual (1st run) with the origin of Dr. Strange and have been offered over $ 200.00 but it is mint.

[CharvelRocker]

Early Spiderman issues are very hot at this time as are early Superman.Several years ago I sold a set of original Spiderman issues 1-24 and made a fine chunk of change.
Dr.Strange is a good one too. I have the large annual (1st run) with the origin of Dr. Strange and have been offered over $ 200.00 but it is mint.

Agreed. When I was little I was really into my brothers old Transformers, so my mom bought me (over time) the entire line. I think we put maybe $40 into it. Now I could go put th first 4 on ebay and probably get about $150. Not a lot compared to some others, but imo it is for a book.

[straycat]

Sgt Rock is quite hot right now as far as WWII comics go

[MOSHWITZ]

Thanx for the replys guys, i think i found out most of what i needed, there are a couple old ones,(I wish the spiderman 40, 45 were in beter shape they would fetch a little)...... but not much $ to be had for them I'm afraid, but thats OK, they were given to her so it aint like she spent a bunch of money on them, so she is still up no matter how we look at it

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