How to Find Rare Comic Books
The high value of rare comic books makes this a popular collection for hobbyists out there. Collectors see this not just as something profitable but a gratifying activity as well.
Rare comics are those that were produced in a few copies. The rarer it is, the higher the value of the comic book. Unique ones are also considered rare like Piggy Oink Oink and of course, those containing the artist’s signature.
In order to find authentic rare comic books in specialty stores, make sure you are familiar with the basic information about them. Comic books are classified into different time lines namely Platinum, Golden, Silver and Bronze Age.
The comic books belonging to the Platinum Age were the ones created from 1897 to 1937. Superman was made known in the Golden Age (1938-1956) while Flash and Captain America was popularized during the Silver Age (1957-1970). Meanwhile, Star Wars and Conan were the characters introduced during the Bronze Age.
Know beforehand the comics you want to purchase. Magazine guides may help you find the comic books with high values and in good condition. As a good source, refer to Wizard and Overstreet Price Guide to have a comparison of comic prices.
Local book stores may offer some secondhand items although sometimes, they may become out of stock. Garage and yard sales may also be a good place to find hard to find comic books so watch out for these opportunities. Just ensure to check the condition of the item before buying them as badly damage comics can affect its market value.
The internet is a good option to look for your most sought comic books as website such as ebay offers a wide array of used and new comic book collections. The internet is the easiest way of finding the cheapest and rarest comic book you want because of the ease of finding and comparing items. Furthermore, you can have an ad posted online if you find it hard to look for a certain piece.
There are also some sites that feature and sell collectibles from different periods. All you have to do is type the comic book title or issue number to know if they have that available for you. They give updates to customers, offer price guide and even provide discounted professional grading of comics for authenticity.
It is fun looking for rare comic books which have been part of our history. Despite the graphical modernizations, the colorful graphics and unique stories have continuously made comic books well-loved by people of all ages.
