The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Well, according to the world of comic books, the people from russia certainly are. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. In the cold winter of 1942, soviet sniper sara and her comrades fight against.
Bubble comics is the largest russian comic book publisher which was founded in 2011. Comics with high levels of espionage and military style action such as captain america feature russia. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. For hardcover books published from the 20th century onwards, the presence of a dust jacket and its condition also greatly affect value. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Facts about the evolution of buffalo trails into modern highways. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The birth of russian comics can be traced to september of 1956, when the famous cartoonist and illustrator ivan semyonov, with the support of his colleagues, published the first issue of vesyolye kartinki the merry pictures. Welcome to the iguide comic book price guide iguide is proud to host the online comic book price guide by jon r.
This type of ephemera was in such demand back in its day that many examples sold more than one million copies when they were first issued. Dennis the menace 93 higher grade 1967 silver age run fawcett vf 7. Some of the most beautiful pieces of vintage erotica can be found in adult comics. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. The top 10 of bestselling comic books of 2014 in one of russias largest comic books store, chuk i geek, mostly includes works from three american publishers. It took russias comic book culture two decades to overcome the sovietera stigma. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. Welcome to rrussian, a subreddit for people looking to learn russian and discussion of the russian language and culture. These copies are hard to find and most now reside in personal collections around the world. Nov 23, 2015 this board contains vintage comic books i have put up for sale at thesamanticscomics see more ideas about vintage comic books, vintage comics and. Dont be discouraged if you dont immediately find the book you are looking for. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Challengers of the unknown 1958 1978 challengers of the unknown was one of the very. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value.
If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. Dec 15, 2017 chumlee puts a blind bet on seven boxes of vintage comic books in this clip from from chums risky business. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of 1455. He created classic comics for elliot publishing company in 1941 with its debut issues being the three musketeers, followed by. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration, fine sets, limited editions, first. Lot of 14 silver age dennis the menace special comic books. For 5 years, the publisher had released more than 200 comic book issues for 10 different titles, including demonslayer, major grom, red fury. Read more top 60 most valuable horror comic books find out the value of the worlds most desirable and rare horror comic books, and have yours appraised for free. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. This will help us determine if your collection is something we handle and whether it would be worth a road trip to travel to your location. Dennis the menace comic book collections for sale ebay.
As the first art editor of vesyolye kartinki, vitaliy statsinskiy recollects that even at this stage of the project the magazine had been planned exactly as a comic. Like the later comic books, the zhitiinyi icon is an early example of. Started as an adventure themed book, brave and the bold became one of dcs tryout books, and introduced the justice league of america, suicide squad, and the teen titans. They are rare comic books in high grade, but in lower grades, are still worth decent money. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. These auctions are held in new york and paris in june and december. Bubble comics is the largest russian comic book publisher which monthly produces original nonfranchised comic books danila the demonslayer, is a grim avenger who exterminates demons with the power of living tattoos, made from satans blood major grom, real name is igor grom is a skilled detective from st. We buy collectibles of all sorts, from toys and comics to coins and stamps, plus everything in between. With an international team of 15 renowned specialists and live auctions held throughout the year in london, paris and new york, we are the market leaders in this category. It is the only publishing house in russia which monthly produces original nonfranchised comic books. Russian bill tries to get a reputation as an outlaw and succeeds all too well.
Sep 23, 2015 subscribe here 5 weirdest versions of batman 5 worst bond gadgets the russian comic. May, 2019 the value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Top 50 rare and valuable books the following books are considered by many collectors to be the most rare and valuable. Pretty much any issues of marvel mystery comics have value. We are always accepting individual items and collections for future auctions or even for outright purchase. Each sold at auction for thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Recognizing the appeal of early comic books, russianborn publisher albert lewis kanter 18971973 believed he could use the new medium to introduce young and reluctant readers to great literature. Manga are comics created in japan, or by japanese creators in the japanese language, conforming to a style developed in japan in the late 19th century. Get the best deals on collectible russia postcards when you shop the largest online selection at. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
Ec comics mad magazine values find out more about ec comics, including all the classic horror titles, crime patrol, picture romance, and many more. If you are having difficulty understanding some of the terms used by rare booksellers, refer to our glossary, which also includes a guide to used book conditions and book. Collecting paper by gene utz collector booksnow out of print, available through used booksellers reports that a bird in a gilded cage sold two million copies in 1900. I always found that motion comics are a fantastic way to hook people into comic books. Russian comics get sales boost after culture minister calls. Ussr old soviet book housekeeping moscow 1959 russia vintage hard cover. Though users are welcome to speak russian, most discussions are in english. Comic age comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback published month select month january february march april may june july august september october november december winter spring summer fall. Adult comics are comic books, comic magazines, comic strips or graphic novels that contain content that appeals to adult readers. Arguably the most valuable star wars book is the original edition of star wars. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. The more recognizable stars and songs most often hold the most value with a few exceptions for sheer rarity or attractive cover illustrations. Some books are scarce, and the more scarce they are, the faster they often sell. Next, go through this list with each book that seems promising.
The russian audience is a model of the worlds audience and superheroes. Be sure to set up saved searches aka want matches, and well let you know the moment a matching book comes available for sale. Subscribe here 5 weirdest versions of batman 5 worst bond gadgets the russian comic. Ivan chernyavskiy, the coowner of chuk i geek, comments on these ratings. The russian culture ministers dismissal of comic books as for those who cant read well has sparked a backlash from fans but also boosted sales of the genre, according to one publisher. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. If youre an avid reader, you may at one point find yourself with quite a collection of books.
Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Select one vintage comic books before 1975 comic books from 1975 or later original comic art animation art video games other comics display all collectibles select one decorative art. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. Cuckold toons, manga and doujinshi, milf cartoon stories, insane family comix, amazing furry sex tales and many more. Johannes gutenberg, printed 1456, 180 copies known to exist. Warren was creator of the overstreet update and editor of it for 10 years 19821992.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Sell your collection back to the past collectibles. A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book and a. They have a long and complex prehistory in earlier japanese art. Get the best deals on dennis the menace comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Russia collectible international edition comics in russian for sale.
John james audubons monumental birds of america, which was printed between 1827 and 1838. Today russia is a top player in the world stage and that can still be seen in comic books. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. In 1910, familiar tunes let me call you sweetheart and down by the old. Russian comics get sales boost after culture minister. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a.
The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Its easy as 1, 2, 3 within a few days, well contact you and conduct an initial consultation. Charles scribners sons, 1934, first edition with dust jacket, sold for. Welcome to, the site that was created to all cartoon, hentai, etc. They found over 50 boxes filled with comics, and most of them had littletono value. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. The history of russianlanguage comic books and graphic novels, and. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century st cuthbert gospel, to a 21stcentury holograph manuscript of j. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. If you discover one then its the equivalent of bilbo baggins finding gollums ring in the depths of the. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. Chumlee puts a blind bet on seven boxes of vintage comic books in this clip from from chums risky business. I was hoping to raise awareness of the options for those seeking to read great russian novels, a genre in which the russians excel.
If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. After all, we all watch the antiques roadshow and pawn stars and sit back amazed as undiscovered treasures come to light. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. Sales are held twice each year in london to coincide with our sales of. In addition, christies also auctioned off a poem poe wrote to woo a married woman. For decades, comic book characters from russia have been proving their power as heroes, spies and villains to the world, sometimes while attempting to destroy the world, and sometimes attempting to save it. Even sheet music from the beatles, the beach boys and other more recent issues featuring pop culture icons, like michael jackson, are collected today. Many of these erotic comics are quite explicit, depicting sexual intercourse and intimate parts of human body. Typically within that time frame, superhero comics hold the most value, with first appearance or origin issues being the most sought after. In its 48th annual edition, the overstreet comic price guide is the market. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Get the best deals on collectible russia postcards when you shop the largest online. Our comic books have that special and unique russian mentality both in writing and artwork. In addition to books, americana encompasses pamphlets, letters, documents and manuscripts.
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. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Russian comics get sales boost after culture minister calls them. Only 99 books had been known to exist to this point. A lesson to all of us about being careful in what is thrown away.
Sep 17, 2019 the russian culture ministers dismissal of comic books as for those who cant read well has sparked a backlash from fans but also boosted sales of the genre, according to one publisher. Christies books and manuscripts department offers for sale the best of the worlds printed books, maps, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and archives. There is another listopia list on russian writers, which includes playwrights, poets and short story writers. Affordable alternative look for dahl books signed by his illustrator quentin blake.