The Internet has revolutionized the way old comic books are sold. A simple search demonstrates that old comics for sale can be found via auction sites, classifieds and comic book dealer websites.
With the holidays approaching, we wanted to take the time to remind readers that vintage old comics can be searched for via ComicSeeker.com. The [...]
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, DC, Golden Age, Marvel, Modern Age, Old Comics, Silver Age by admin 30.11.2009
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During the middle of the Bronze Age, the X-Men were a lagging title for Marvel. However, with the release of Giant Size X-Men #1, that all changed. In this issue, a new team of X-Men was assembled by Professor X to save the original X-Men. From this issue, you get a long list of mutants [...]
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, Marvel, Story Lines by admin 23.11.2009
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Iron Fist #14, was published by Marvel Comics in 1977. Iron Fist would end with the last issue, making it a classic Bronze Age short run. However, most notable for this series was this 14th issue, which was newstand priced at 30 cents (or 35 cents, depending on which version you picked up).
This issue is [...]
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, Marvel by admin 09.11.2009
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Happy Halloween. In honor of today, ComicSeeker proudly displays a classic bronze age horror/suspense comic book cover from DC. This is Secrets of Haunted House, published in 1975. Art is by Luis Dominguez.
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, DC by admin 31.10.2009
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Ever since the new X-Men movie has been out, X-Men Origins Wolverine, we have received a number of emails about the first appearance of Wolverine.
The first appearance of Wolverine is accepted to be in a full story in Hulk #181. The classic cover of Wolverine battling The Hulk was drawn by Herb Trimpe. However, Wolverine [...]
Posted under Artists, Bronze Age, Marvel by admin 28.05.2009
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In this third post about setting prices and the value of restored comics, let’s review the impact to Silver Age and Bronze Age comic books.
First, the previous discussion was primarily aimed at Golden Age and Platinum Age comic books. Those are generally the comics that have value in lower grade, thereby potentially justifying the restoration [...]
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, Silver Age by admin 09.01.2009
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For many collectors, the only comics worth having in their collection are high grade comics. The aesthetic of the comic book and collectibility increases when the comic book is in better condition. But, considering that grading comic books is so subjective, one persons high grade treasure could be another persons mid-grade filler.
First off, age certainly [...]
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, Golden Age, Modern Age, Old Comics, Prices and Values, Silver Age by admin 05.12.2008
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Nearing the finish of some great Halloween or scary comic book covers.
House of Secrets #92 is perhaps the most famous of all horror comic covers. This is the first appearance of the Swamp Thing with comic cover art by Berni Wrightson.
Image credit to the Grand Comic Book Database.
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, DC by admin 25.10.2008
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Continuing with some great Halloween or scary comic book covers.
House of Mystery #206 may be my favorite Halloween cover of all time. I was going to save this comic to post on Halloween, but I couldn’t wait. Enjoy.
Image credit to the Grand Comic Book Database.
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, DC, Old Comics by admin 23.10.2008
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For the rest of this month, on odd days, I’ll be posting some great Halloween or scary comic book covers.
Dead of Night #1, a bronze Marvel classic horror comic. You can’t go wrong with a skeleton.
Image credit to the Grand Comic Book Database.
Posted under Bronze Age, Comic Books, Marvel, Old Comics by admin 15.10.2008
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