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Old Comics for Sale - Golden, Silver and Bronze Age

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 [...]

Giant Size X-Men #1 - First New X-Men Team

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 [...]

Iron Fist #14 - First Sabretooth, Wolverine’s Enemy

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 [...]

Secrets of Haunted House

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.

X-Men Origins - Wolverine - Hulk 181

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 [...]

Restored Comic Book Prices of Silver and Bronze Age Comics

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 [...]

What is a High Grade Comic Book

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 [...]

Halloween Comic Book Covers - House of Secrets 92, first Swamp Thing

 

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.

Halloween Comic Book Covers - House of Mystery 206

 

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.

Halloween Comic Book Covers - Dead of Night

 

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.