How much is a comic book wolverine origins first edition worth. First edition of first ever x men comic up for sale as part of a unique auction of collectible comic books posted on 5162014 in conjunction with the release of the highly anticipated new x men movie, days of future past, a first edition of this popular comic book series is set to become available for public sale via online auction service. This copy has been professionally recased, with the original epapers, the gilt lettering on the spine is dulltarnished which makes it a bit difficult to read but in fact this is a very nice copy of a very scarce edition. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In their latest spotlight on notable comic firsts, csbg reveals which comic book was first called a marvel comic book. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Batman is a comic book hero created in 1939 who later appeared in. Comics in translation attempts to address this gap in the literature and to offer the first and most comprehensive account of vari. Catalog your books from amazon, the library of congress and 4941 other libraries. One, total elimination of super soldiers was created by scientist daniel schumann and programmed to act as a failsafe in case the members of the super soldier project was abusing its. X men for all the variations of the subject on the site. Comics in translation 1st edition federico zanettin. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The xmens oldest enemy is back and its going to take everyone in the xmen have to bring him down. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. Nightwing ikemen series kotobukiya dc comics 1st edition. Before spiderman became the star of multiple comic books series, tv shows, and movie. The metal men escape by alloying together and billys sight is returned by a comet shower on the way back to earth. Xmen 1, special collectors edition 1st issue, october 1991. The metal men escape by alloying together and billys sight is returned by a comet shower on the way back. Jul 26, 2012 the first issue of both avengers and x men fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 x men no. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Comic book talk how do you know if you have a first edition of a marvel comic book. The x men comic books category for a complete list. Jeanine schaefer xmen is a comic book ongoing series a namesake team of superheroes, published in various incarnations by marvel comics, beginning in 1963.
This is it, the first issue of the uncanny xmen, and even in the beginning, there was magneto, the earths most powerful super villain. What is x men first edition marvel comic book worth answers. The first issue of both avengers and x men fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 x men. How do you know if you have a first edition of a marvel. X men, iron man, captain america, the avengers, evil dead, pacific rim, aliens, and other films has lead the channel in. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. When your comic was published, and if it is a real first edition, can mean the difference between an investment and a waste of time and money.
Essential xmen tpb 199720 marvel 1st edition comic books. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Tarzan apes by edgar rice burroughs, first edition, 1914. Xmen comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Depending on the comic book, there may have been multiple prints released. The book is only described as a second edition if significant changes are made to the copy.
Avengers number 1 and giantsize x men number 1 history duration. First appearance of beast, first appearance of angel. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. The dj is fine except for a crease on the inner flap near the price. The first volume of the series was published by dark horse comics between 1991 and 1995.
X men is a comic book ongoing series a namesake team of superheroes, published in various incarnations by marvel comics, beginning in 1963. Snag a book from over 2000 earlyrelease books every month. 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. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. In publishing terms, a first edition book is all copies that were printed from the same setting of type as when first published. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. Its the xmens first day of class, and magneto wants to make it a memorable one and their last. And yet, relatively little has been written on the translation of comics. In collecting terms, a general definition of 1st edition book would be a works first commercially available appearance in. Comic book lot of 14 superman 1st edition 1979, spiderman. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option.
Often when we imagine collectible books, we envision enormous, goldenedged shakespeare tomes under glass, but the truth is, its not limited to antiquarian books a collectible title can be any rare book, limited edition, unusual book, or any book likely to appreciate in value. Dk ultimate xmen marvel hardcover book peter sanderson 1st american ed 2000. Xmen marvel comics 1 oct 1991 1st issue legend reborn comic january 1, 1991 5. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that. Next dimension for the gamecube, playstation 2 and xbox, voiced by masasa. Buy 1st edition comics and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Read uncanny x men 1963 comic online free and high quality. A hardcover book published in 1958 by viking isnt the same as a reprint published by penguin in 1963.
However, the original x men series which starting in 1963 is still the most popular. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The first issue of the x men, also known as the uncanny x men, was published on september 10, 1963. The metal men and billy called timmy in the previous issue escape from the planet of the playground of terror, and land on another planet where robot juggernauts try to melt them down. But most buyers will only buy a comic like that from you if you it graded by the cgc. On thursday of last week, cbcs announced their longawaited census or population report as they are calling it revealing the counts and grades for each of the books that have passed through their doors since the time they first appeared on the scene as cgcs primary competitor in the comic book grading business.
X men comics are printed every month, and all the first printings are first editions if you mean the very first x men comic, it depends on the condition its in. Any form of weathering or damage, including writing, will lower the value of a comic book. Book two of the playground of terror, script by bob kanigher, pencils by ross andru, inks by mike esposito. Xmen marvel comics 1 oct 1991 1st issue legend reborn comic. For comic a comic book collector, authenticity is allimportant. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Disputed inker creditsol brodsky per nick caputo, bob ford, and. First edition of first ever xmen comic up for sale as. Uncanny xmen 1963 1st series uk edition comic books. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of.
Famous first edition comic books shown are in stock. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. Conceived by stan lee and jack kirby, this first issue will always remain one of the core books within the marvel comics mythos. Subscription services available to instore clients and special order requests can be. Psylocke is a playable character in the 2002 fighting game x men.
Get the best deals on first comic book collections when you shop the. The master of magnetism has taken over a missile base, and only the strangest teens of all time stand between him and victory. How do you know if you have a first edition of a marvel comic. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. 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. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Best guess, if it doesnt say specifically that its a second printing, it is probably a first printing.
This graphic novel comic book adaptation was first created in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. John byrnes next men also known as next men or jbnm is an american comic book series written and drawn by john byrne. So if you ask the printer to print 10,000 copies of a book and then you sell them all and go back and ask for another 7,500 copies, the first 10,000 copies was the first printing. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. First edition, first printing with full number line.
Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. Some x men series are only one issue long oneshots and others. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. Comic book men is a reality television series on amc that is set inside kevin smith s comic. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. But other x men comic books for sale are nearly as popular. X men comic books for sale there are problably more spinoffs and different series of x men comic books than any other superhero team. The routledge companion to gender and sexuality in comic book. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. The premium edition has replaced the full text originally included in the first edition with simplified and edited text, making the story easier for younger readers to follow and also showcasing more of the stunning artwork. Talk about what you love with other committed bibliophiles.
Comic books that feature the first appearance or return of a character are particularly valuable. Xmen 1, special collectors edition 1st issue, october. In 1991, a second, companion series debuted, marking the first time that more than one x men series would be. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. After 7 days of it being on auction, and just before i went to work, someone emailed me and asked if they were first editions. Unfollow first edition spider man comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book shops, we enable consumers to meet their goals more effectively.
Print nm wolverine and captain america encounter a common enemy t. This comic book starts what is now called the platinum age of comics. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The list is more interesting as a result, and so our editorial decision is final. Feb 27, 2017 200 videos play all popular videos comic book men comic book men topic pawn stars. The routledge companion to gender and sexuality in comic book studies is a comprehensive, global and interdisciplinary examination of the essential relationship between gender, sexuality, comics and graphic novels. Comics are a pervasive art form and an intrinsic part of the cultural fabric of most countries. The price of a comic book before the twenty first century was about 10 cents to start, and then the price grew.
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