Hrn stands for highest reorder number, from the coupon in the comic to order issues by mail. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Unfollow classic illustrated comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Classic comics in near mint condition command prices in the. Values of classics illustrated free comic book price guide. A friend at work has a large lot of the classics illustrated comic books, ive.
Created by albert kanter, the series began publication in 1941 and finished its first run in 1969, producing 169 issues. Classics illustrated comic books1 of 6 only original illustration art by. Its been fun getting my hands on these today as an old man. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Classics illustr ated published adaptations of the classics of literature in comic book format, with the intention of introducing literature to.
Classics illustrated, which actually began life as classic comics, was a comic book series that took classic literary works such as moby dick, robinson crusoe and the three musketeers and adapted the storylines into comic panels ideal for young readers the series was the brain child of albert kanter, a russianborn publisher who oversaw the series from its first issue in. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Heritage auctions search 793 792 52 comics, comic art. Classics illustrated collection 19421998 bulk dates 19421969 abstract. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. Here are the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books.
The classics illustrated collection is a collection of comic books from four versions of the classics illustrated series. Ascertaining the value of some classic illustrated comic books is not a straightforward process since there are many criteria used by book dealers and collectors to determine what their monetary value is. Published monthly, issues cost slightly more than other comic books of the time with a 15 cent cover price rather than the usual 10 or 12cents. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. How to find comic book values what is my comic worth. Gilberton publications comic book values comics price guide. 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. All orders for new and collectible comics are shipping on time, were buying comics as usual, and we are accepting consignments. Classics illustrated collection silver age w golden age art set 17 comic books. I dont know how to grade their condition, i can only be honest about the condition as i see it.
Classics illustrated began in america and ten years later strato publishing based in oadby leicestershire began reprinting them for the uk market. Cartoon character 162 classics illustrated 6 crime 37 fanzine 2. Classics illustrated was founded in 1941 by russianborn publisher albert lewis kanter. Mr c collects the classics illustrated series of comic books but does it in a unique way. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Our comic price guide articles help you to the value of your comic books as quickly and easily as possible. There are many places you can download classics illustrated comics for free. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. Later reprinted as part of papercutz hardcover classics illustrated series. A rare vintage comic book featuring one of supermans first adventures. In case you are unfamiliar with classics illustrated, it was a series that ran from 1941 to 1971 that took famous books and converted the storyline into a comic book format for younger readers.
Although classics illustrated comic books are major collectible items, the value of each comic from this series varies considerably depending on its physical condition and the publication edition. Comic books published by classics illustrated mycomicshop. Get the best deals on golden age classics illustrated comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art.
In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Find the value of the first comic classics illustrated volume 1. The world always seems brighter when youve just made something that wasnt there before. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. Use our comic price guide articles to find out the value of your old comics or email us your list for a free online comic book appraisal. How about comic collectibles and cgcgraded comic books you cant find in any stores. Close to the end of publication in 1971, prices jumped to 25cents. Classics illustrated comic books if our civilization is dumbing down, classics illustrated may just be our last hope, or a part of the contribution. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. Get the best deals on golden age classics illustrated comics when you. Confusion arises from the fact that not all us editions were printed, four numbers were used twice and the published order differed from the numerical order on the cover.
Classics illustrated has 209 entries in the series. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. What is the value of some classic illustrated comic books. The count of monte cristo is a fine title for the series. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics, original and animation art. Classics illustrated is an american comic book magazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. Following the series demise, various companies reprinted its titles. Classics illustrated vintage series below you will find hundreds of copies of the vintage classics illustrated series for sale. 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. Classics illustrated, which actually began life as classic comics, was a comic book series that took classic literary works such as moby dick, robinson crusoe and the three musketeers and adapted the storylines into comic panels ideal for young readers. As its title suggests, the title highlights a classic piece of literature and illustrates it. What can we learn from different approaches to collecting comics. Rate the physical condition of each classics illustrated comic book using a comics grading guide. And like maher, wertham bemoans that children were reading classics illustrated instead of the classics themselves, saying that he had never seen any good effects from.
We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. A stunning and timely creative calltoarms combining four extraordinary written pieces by neil gaiman illustrated with the striking fourcolor artwork of chris riddell. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more. Classics comics had many reprints the morning call. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Mar 28, 2019 he refers to the comic book industry as the devils allies. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Classics illustrated collection 19421998 bulk dates 19421969. Lets call him mr c as his collection has significant value. The one i have has a price of 15 cents and another one was 25 cents. When i was searching for it i found that there are a few different kinds. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Published from 1941 to 1971, the classics illustrated series adapted famous western literary works into the comic book medium.
There were original british issues not reprinted in america and this is where the big values can be found. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Golden age classics illustrated comics for sale ebay. How to price classic illustrated comics our pastimes. Classics illustrated is an american comic bookmagazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Historical accuracy each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. See more ideas about classic comics, comic book covers. The count of monte cristo classics illustrated paperback. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
Jul 11, 2012 value of classics illustrated comic book. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books. A robert overstreets the overstreet comic book price guide, 25th edition avon books, the confident collector series, 1995. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want. Get the best deals on golden age classics illustrated comics when you shop the largest online. Classics illustrated comic books adapted great books of literature and also helped many high school students write book reports. Classics illustrated vintage series classic comic store. Wonder woman, batman and superman comics abound, plus scores of others are only a few clicks away. All item images are used solely for identification purposes. Classics illustrated comic books jaguar communications. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction.
I was aware of classics illustrated when i was a kid back in the 60s and early 70s, but i never had any of the books. One in particular is classics illustrated benjamin franklin no 65. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. He refers to the comic book industry as the devils allies. In 1967, kanter sold his company to twin circles frawley corporation, and by 1971, with 169 publications to its name, the classic era of classics. The values of these keys have fallen during the pandemic. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. In 1967, kanter sold his company to twin circles frawley corporation, and by 1971, with 169 publications to its. Ricardo villagran, argentine artist of evangeline and aquaman, adapts jack londons adventure tale of survival in the arctic, the call of the wild. At its peak, in 1960, classics illustrated juniors average monthly circulation was.
Collectible classics illustrated comics collectors weekly. Mint m, near mint nm, very fine vf, fine fn, very good vg, good g, and fair f. 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. First comics classics illustrated was noted for its faithful adaptations of literary works by topnotch artists. Most issues have been reprinted frequently including issues from classic comics run. 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. The value of comic books international policy digest. Reprints are frequently distinguished by the presence of a reorder checklist on a back or inside cover. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book.
A picture displayed to the left of the stock item is a picture of the actual one for sale click on it for a larger image. Feb 27, 2020 here are the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars. And like maher, wertham bemoans that children were reading classics illustrated instead of the classics themselves, saying that he had never seen any good effects from comic books that condense classics. Get the best deal for golden age classics illustrated comics from the largest online selection at. In my opinion all are in good to excellent condition with minor bends or flaws. These include the condition of the comic book, the quality of the printing, as well as whether it is part of a complete series or collection. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. What is your classics illustrated comic book worth. Nov 19, 2015 i was aware of classics illustrated when i was a kid back in the 60s and early 70s, but i never had any of the books.