are there any Marvel or DC Vintage Comic Book fans here at TBD?

[muppy]

Greetings everyone.

 

I have been given a stack of vintage DC and Marvel type comic books.

 

I will post titles if there is any interest.

 

Not trying to sell here but am curious if anyone has any experience or knowledge in this area.

 

I will be busy at google

 

They are all in plastic bags all genres from Christian to Jurassic Park, Guardians of the Galaxy etc

 

I'm afraid to open them I know that condition is key. These are all in new condition.

 

thoughts anyone? I will eventually list sell them. Maybe in bulk.  I am not sure

 

thank you  very much.

 

m

 

 

Edited April 20 by muppy

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[PastaJoe]

I have thousands of comics from the 60’s on that I plan to sell whenever I get around to it. Vintage is a relative term, usually for comics from the 60’s or older.  Mint is the term for comics that are in the best condition.

 

There are sites you can go to for price guides, or look on EBay. It all depends on demand and condition. If you try to sell to a comic shop they’ll only offer around 30% of price guides value.

[jayg]

I had a lot into my 20s(I'm 55 now) and they mysteriously disappeared. Have been thinking about getting the old Iron Man , Fantastic Four and Silver Surfers again.  The internet is a wealth of knowledge and perhaps the local comic book store is still useful.  It's been a while for me.

[muppy]

after considering on Google and searching what is being sold on reselling platforms I will post the most valuable books one at a time for resale and just see what happens

 

I'll give a free less valuable one with any  purchase.  Some are being sold en mass already so not worth much

 

🙂 I will be a fun watch to see how quickly these are snapped up.

 

I will post a few pics of the coolest ones when ready. 

[Tony P]

 

21 hours ago, PastaJoe said:

I have thousands of comics from the 60’s on that I plan to sell whenever I get around to it.

 

[Bob Lamb]

I only dealt in Marvel. Anything after 1972- 75 are fun but not valuable. Just like collectors cards - too many were printed.  I still hold onto Star Wars #1 (1st edition) as there were many reprints. Ultimate favorite - Iron Man #200

 

Edited April 25 by Bob Lamb

[ExiledInIllinois]

57 minutes ago, Bob Lamb said:

I only dealt in Marvel. Anything after 1972- 75 are fun but not valuable. Just like collectors cards - too many were printed.  I still hold onto Star Wars #1 (1st edition) as there were many reprints. Ultimate favorite - Iron Man #200

 

Cool!  Is it like the old newspaper boxes, put the $0.12 in & take the whole pile?

😉 

 

 

[rockpile]

On 4/20/2025 at 7:14 PM, jayg said:

I had a lot into my 20s(I'm 55 now) and they mysteriously disappeared. Have been thinking about getting the old Iron Man , Fantastic Four and Silver Surfers again.  The internet is a wealth of knowledge and perhaps the local comic book store is still useful.  It's been a while for me.

 

I like to hit the bargain bins at comic stores for reading copies or to pass on to grandchildren.

 

[rockpile]

There are comic book FB Groups with various names, but it is helpful to see what fans, collectors, retailers and traders have to say.

 

Also, condition is a primary determination of best price for any comic book.

 

I echo the suggestion of looking around E-Bay or other sites to see what is "hot" on the market and idea of the price.

 

Do not expect anything near full value price when selling the collection in bulk or selling to stores. 

 

Good luck.

Edited April 27 by rockpile

[Augie]

On 4/25/2025 at 5:59 PM, ExiledInIllinois said:

Cool!  Is it like the old newspaper boxes, put the $0.12 in & take the whole pile?

😉

 

 

 

In college I went with a buddy to look into a side job delivering newspapers to various vending boxes around town. As the guy explained the gig to us, visions of people like you appeared in our minds.

 

We never went back. 

 

You’d probably stand there and sell the whole pile for $0.10 each. 

 

 

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Edited April 27 by Augie

[ExiledInIllinois]

1 hour ago, Augie said:

 

In college I went with a buddy to look into a side job delivering newspapers to various vending boxes around town. As the guy explained the gig to us, visions of people like you appeared in our minds.

 

We never went back. 

 

You’d probably stand there and sell the whole pile for $0.10 each. 

 

 

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😆...

 

 

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