Although the majority of books from the period are worth relatively little these days, there are a handful of key titles featuring the debut of important characters, or famous story arcs that can still bring impressive prices at auction. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic books. Our top 100 most valuable comic books from the bronze age will tell you. May 01, 2008 maybe hes a comic nut who has time to read through extensive guides, go to lots of websites and comic shows, but if not, i stand by what i said, and ive been an avid comic collector since the late 1970s and have bought and sold many comics including number 1 issues of spiderman, fantastic four and many other similar titles. Fans use these ages to categorize the different eras of comic books based on times in history that share concerns, storytellings, techniques, marketing strategies, styles of writing and art, and approach genre conventions. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. Over the years, comic fans have come up with different ages of comics to reflect how the style and content of comics has changed over the years. From the late 50s to the early 70s there was the period of the silver age.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Find comic books and comic books lot from a vast selection of bronze age 197083. Superman could appear in two separate stories in one comic. Copper age comics the era of comic books from 1984 to 1991. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. If you were to believe the people who wrote entries for certain publications, you would think that the bronze age was a made up era invented by comics retailers. All the drama of the ancient and thrilling tradition unfolds before your eyes, with all the familiar people and events of the trojan war. Behind the scenes, published in 2002, gives an insight into shanowers research and working methods.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Whoever tells you not to get a overstreet price guide and especially an overstreet comic book grading guide is out of their mind. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more comicbookrealm. The overstreet comic book price guide defines the period as comics published from 1970 to 1984 thats also the rough definition currently used by this magazine.
Age of bronze, the continuing graphic novel series by eisner awardwinning cartoonist eric shanower, presents the complete story of the worldfamous war at troy, freshly retold for the 21st century. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Apr 03, 2011 starting with supermans first appearance in 1938, super hero comics have been going for almost threequarters of a century. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger publishing houses. Suddenly, the history of the dc universe was open to young comics buyers with reprints from the golden age of comics, the silver age of comics and the current age, as well. Includes a list of key copper age comics, as well as links to recommended back issue retailers. The flash dc comics silver age values learn what the silver age flash comic books are worth in this article. Troilus doesnt dare reveal his secret romance with cressida. The five ages of comics introduction pointless ephemera. These icons indicate the confirmed existence on the cgc census of a morerare cgcrecognized cover price variant version of the key bronze age comic book in question.
The copper age of comics began in 1984 and ended in 1992. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. You would then have to admit that a bronze age comic book has more classic art and styles than the designs of modern comics. Other bronze age comics, bronze age 197083, comics, collectibles. Wikipedia, meanwhile, goes with the very hedgy informal name for a. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Top 10 all time bronze age comic books overstreet 48th. I have argued, twice before, that were living in the golden age of comics, simply because of the sheer diversity of the product and the accessibility of it all those links are old. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. Starting with supermans first appearance in 1938, super hero comics have been going for almost threequarters of a century. A period of comic books that will never be topped again. This is a check on what is happening now in the world of silver and bronze age comics. Most comic book aficionados agree that the bronze age of comics began in 1970, shortly after artist jack kirby. The popularity of third party grading and variant covers means that the most vital part of a comic book the cover is more important than ever.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Probally more top bronze age comic book keys then gold,copper and modern combined if you think about it. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american. The copper age saw significant changes in comic book storylines and updated many characters and either brought back discontinued characters or reestablished them in a more modern setting. The copper age key list below originated on our very fine near mint nostalgia blog. This is an incredible book for anyone who lived through the bronze age and saw dc heroes reach maturity, and a must for those who are too young. This is an incredible book for anyone who lived through the bronze age and saw dc heroes reach maturity, and a must for. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books the bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. Comic books are a reflection of modern society, so as society changed, so did the comic book plots, characters and themes. To be honest, most people encountered the term in the overstreet comic book price guide, but its origins lie with the collector community. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronze age was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following as this distinction is critical information any collector must know when approaching the bronze age and key bronze age comics where the distinction exists.
Because of this, comic books are generally categorized into different ages based on when they were published. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of. It was also the time of the 100 page super spectacular. Get the best deals on bronze age comics 19701983 when you shop the. Both series exemplify the combination of issuedriven plots and comic book wildness for which the era is known, but theyre executed with more. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. This website is intended to inform the site reader and comic book collectors about more details concerning the bronze age of comics. The company followed this up in 1978 with the dc explosion where the standard line of books increased in page count and 50 cent price. Heres what ive put together so far, in alphabetical order and with a lot of variation in value desirability some of these books are clearly much.
Oct 02, 2010 top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. On learning that helen has left sparta with paris, kastor and polydeukes set out to bring her back. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine. I hope my list can still provide additional insights and values, especially when combined with ebay recent sales and cgc census data.
Jun 02, 2017 comic books are a reflection of modern society, so as society changed, so did the comic book plots, characters and themes. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. Aug 31, 2016 as might be expected key comic books from this period now demand some very high prices indeed, the first appearances of some of these major comic book characters have become the holy grail for comic book collectors worldwide, below you will find a list of just some of the valuable comics of the silver age, they are not in any particular order as prices paid can vary as condition of a comic. The wonderful thing is that this is the type of book you can go back to time and again and find something new. The pencillers and inkers had to do the best job they could. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. The bronze age of comic books ran from around 1970 to 1985, and featured darker plots along with relevant realworld issues. In the bronze age, the production values still had a way to go, but it was significantly better.
Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. Packed with fantastic information, this book is a fun read, even if you dont collect comics. Age of bronze comics homepage the story of the trojan war. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. The overstreet comic book price guide is a wealth of knowledge with great analytics. And remember, this was in the days before computer coloring, so the coloring could still be rather crude and garish. The bronze age of dc comics by paul levitz should grace the library of any comic fan. In its 48th annual edition, the overstreet comic price guide is the market leader, with good reason. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics.
Oct 08, 2012 probally more top bronze age comic book keys then gold,copper and modern combined if you think about it. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. Online powerhouse ebay ends the bronze age at 1983, while extends the period to 1985. Marvel really was at the top of their game in the 1970 to 1984 period.
The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronzeage was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. Special, published in 1999, provides backstory, telling of the curse on atreus and his sons, agamemnon and menelaus. There is no single event that comic experts agree signified the start of the bronze age, though at the same time there was a marked change in the overall tone of many popular books in the early 70s that many consider to herald the start. After a six year hiatus issue 34 was published in 2019, the first to be in color. New listinghigh grade bronze age hulk lot 20 books.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This list is broken down by copper age year for each year, 1984 through 1991, and then titles are listed alphabetically within. I have a variety of of bronze age comics, that i want to sell, looking for current value. The most valuable golden, silver, bronze, and copper age comic books are featured along with how to find them for discount prices comic book basics comic book values and price guide. The comic code was a set of rules that defined what should and shouldnt be published in comic books, and mainstream comic book companies had to obey, otherwise no one would buy their stuff. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books.
The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Bronze and silver age is where most of the keys have come from. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Now, im not saying that every comic book at the time was perfect. The bronze age of dc comics the bronze age of dc comics image 1 the bronze age of dc comics image 2 the bronze age of dc comics image 3.
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. When antenor is captured by the achaeans, they demand cressida as part of the ransom to return antenor to troy. Definitive list of bronze age marvel keys bronze age comic books. Most comic book aficionados agree that the bronze age of comics began in 1970, shortly after artist jack kirby left marvel for dc comics, which promised him a greater degree of artistic freedom since superman editor mort weisinger had just retired. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1986. Comics, toys, games, art, classic comics atlanta, fortress of cool, comic nerds, geek, collect, nerd, comic book, comic books, toy, classic comics, classic comics. Join us as we cover the alltime comic books by era for. February 15, 2017 key copper age comics special note. Originally posted by x51 that is one kick ass treasury book. With silver age 1956 1969 comic books demanding such high prices, one way of making a shrewd investment is to look for books that fall within the next age of comic books the bronze age 1970 1980.
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