These old items hiding in your attic are worth a ton of. Has the value of your childhood comics soared higher than superman. Batman is a comic book hero created in 1939 who later appeared in television shows, cartoons and movies. The most valuable comic book of all time costs a lot more than just a small fortune to own, and to more than a few of us readers, its an unfathomable amount that will never be seen in our lifetimes.
Topdollar comic books sell for thousands, but these finds are rare. The fortunes found in attics are some of the most fascinating stories. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If you used to collect comic books and still have a few in your home, they are worth checking out. According to experts, 100 to 200 copies have survived to the present day. If you want to sell comic books for cash, then we can help you to get the most money for your rare comics. The comic book attic promo blog favorite comics the cba audio theatre comics on wheels promo comics spotlight the attic of babel the cinematic attic comic book attic extra fosft sixpanel grid general tcba gss special cinematic blog video collection attic of the unexplained the attic enigmatic fulton co. The books have to be in an excellent condition and even the slightest of damage can lower its price. This obscure comic book starring the holy father isnt necessarily creepy, but its definitely weird. About 100 more lesserknown books expected to sell for around. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Among the highest drawing issues are limited editions or books where a new character is first introduced. French homeowners in toulouse discovered much more than just a puddle in the attic while trying to fix their leaky roof.
Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money. Everyones favorite comic book teenager debuted in a 6page story near the end of this issue called introducing archie. For instance, a rare first edition of charles darwins on the origin of species was auctioned. But for the rare few of us that have at least several million to blow on a few colored comic book pages, the rarest of the rare books can be yours. It was collected in book form, and surviving copies can be found in all the usual online outlets for used rare books. Within it were about 50 boxes with a few comics without much value, along with the prized book which cost just 10 cents when it was originally. When michael rorrer found 345 comic books neatly stacked in a basement closet as he cleaned out his greataunts virginia home after her death, he thought they were cool but didnt think much. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to. Is that old comic you found in the attic worth something.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Dec 10, 2019 next time you head up to your attic, it may be worth taking a gander through your hoards of stuff. Cranberry township, butler county, comic collector todd mcdevitt has come across a copy of one of the most valuable comic books ever printed. If you have any very old comics, take them to a comic book store to have them checked out, especially if you have first versions or mint condition copies. Any form of weathering or damage, including writing, will lower the value of a comic book.
We found a significant proportion of the highest value comics have. Ive worked at a local comic book store parttime for a couple years now, and it gave me a lot of prespective on what makes a comic worth money, an interest in. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal. The worlds most valuable comic book finds tech times. The 14 fortunes found in attics the family handyman. Released in 1944, shop keepers decided not to stock it, due to its offensive cover, which featured a woman about to be attacked by hooded assailants bearing swastikas. Cranberry township, butler county, comic collector todd mcdevitt has come across a copy of one of the most valuable comic books. Jul 30, 2016 16 collectibles in your attic you didnt realize were so valuable. And david gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a wall in a. Your teachers may have told you that reading comic books was little more than a waste of time, but youll be the one laughing all the way to the bank if you have the right one in your collection. Man finds most valuable comic book of all time hidden. You could have found a box of old comics cleaning out your parents attic, or been carefully saving your favorites since you were ten.
Still, having a comic book with a low issue number is another good indicator that it is. Apr 10, 2020 often it is these that are found at garage sales or in attic boxes and sold at comic conventions for a few bucks because of a cursory look over by a dealer whose focus is the big ticket item. Over time, items can appreciate in value more than you think. These old items hiding in your attic are worth a ton of money today. So did other popular characters like betty and jughead. That old book in your attic may not be worth much to you, but it might be worth a lot to a potential buyer. Comic books of course, as with anything, rare comic books hold more value than common editions. Either way, the first step to selling them is to figure out how much theyre worth. For this chapter, im taking a look at five comics from five different publishers that arent marvel or dc. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Think that old comic you found in your parents attic for the 1950s is instantly worth a fortune. Book printer william caxton made the first edition of the canterbury tales in 1477.
When michael rorrer found 345 comic books neatly stacked in a basement closet as he cleaned out his greataunts virginia home after her death, he. An auctionhouse expert says these 10 collectibles that may be in your attic or basement might be worth real money. Rare comic worth ten times as much as house it was found in. How to find out the value of your comic books superpages. Valuable comic books so often have almost magical and in. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics. Batman is a comic book hero created in 1939 who later appeared in. Rare superman comic found in house insulation wcco cbs. When michael rorrer found 345 comic books neatly stacked in a basement. The comic is considered to be the second most valuable. Things you have around your home that could be worth a lot. Usually when it comes to a valuable comic book, the lower the issue number the better. A collection of rare golden age comics forgotten in a closet for more than. An extremely rare edition of action comics, in which superman makes his first appearance, sat in a minnesota homes wall for over 75 years.
It can be difficult to know the value of a comic book. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Rare batman comic found in attic heads up by boys life. Gonzalez did some research that confirmed the comic was valuable, though not as much as it could have been. Bless her heart, dear ol dorothy was a keen collector ofwell, everything. Collins illustrated several other books in the earlier 1940s, and continued this during his comic strip career. If you have the first edition of a book, rather than the 10th copy, it could be valuable, even if a relative found it in a. Okay, so its not technically an attic but its close enough.
Prized batman debut comic rescued from attic the denver post. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. I was happy to be the one to tell them that they were right. Of course, as with anything, rare comic books hold more value than common editions.
Its a bird, its a plane, its a priceless superman comic. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. If any of these items are sitting in your attic, you could make a lot of money. In 20, while doing renovations in a house, contractor david gonzalez found the comic book among newspapers used as insulation in the walls of the house. Vinyl records have made a comeback, and as a result, have risen in value. Here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house. Of course, that doesnt necessarily mean that the records collecting dust in your attic are worth that much. Certain rare comics from before 1970 can easily blind a collector, especially ones that introduced legendary characters like batman, superman, or spiderman.
Have you ever heard of a comic book about a religious leader. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie tv. Rarest batman comic found in pittsburgh attic youtube. A nearmint copy of detective comics 27, a preworld war ii comic featuring batmans debut, was recently found in a pennsylvania attic. Things you have around your home that could be worth a lot of. This book is really rare, so unless your kindly ancestor tucked an issue away in their safe, you probably dont have one.
Its a giant wasp nest, and it came from the portal to hell, apparently. Just found this in the attic how much would it be worth. Rare comic books save ice cream shop on strange inheritance. The fact that it sat in the attic, that there were so many valuable comics and. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. Common comic book collecting misconceptions superpages. Many of these books are highpriced collectors items, and can be glimpsed on amazon, if youre so inclined. Ok, so you probably dont have a super rare harry potter book sitting in your parents attic, but you might be surprised to know some books sitting. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in. Comic books that feature the first appearance or return of a character are particularly valuable.
May 24, 20 rare superman comic found in house insulation. So before you toss or donate anything, take a look at this list of 55 items that are worth a lot of money today and could be hiding in plain sight in your storage. Check your attic or basement to see if you have any of these. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Feb 20, 2018 here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house. Onlinetime reports on a rare 1987 cultclassic video game, found by a nevada man in the attic of his childhood home. Extremely valuable and rare items you may have in your home. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics justice league.