The 9^th issue of Marvel Mystery Comics is now considered as a coveted gem of Golden Age of Comic Books. This 68 page issue was published by Timely Comics, the predecessor of Modern day Marvel. In fact Timely Comics made their entry in comics publication with these series.

The issue featured a number of classic heroes and superheroes such as Human Torch, The Sub-Mariner, the Angel, The Masked Raider, Electro and Ferret. The issue had 7 stories and 1 filler among which the story of epic battle between the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner was the prime focus. The cover of the issue, already regarded as a classic artwork was inked by Alex Schomburg while Bill Everett was on the pencils. The cover had the second ever appearance of the Sub-Mariner and depicted the archetypal superhero battle.

This issue was published in July 1940. A number of renowned artists worked on the stories of the issue. The panel of scriptwriters includes Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, John Compton, Ray Gill, and Stockbridge Winslow. On inks there were Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, Al Anders, Robert Hughes, Steve Dahlman, Irwin Hasen, Ben Thompson and Louis Glanzman. And the men with pencils were Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, Al Anders, Robert Hughes, Steve Dahlman, Irwin Hase, Ben Thompson and Louis Glanzman. Joe Simon was the editor of the issue.

The comic book is quite rare now and regarded as a highly desirable collectors item. The original print can be available for $1000 or more. However, it was reprinted as Marvel’s 65^th Anniversary Special in 2004 and as Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics in 2008.

The book is a stunning display of golden age comic characters. Even for a quite high price, if the book is found, every comic collector must buy it as it really worth every penny spent.

Spawn #1 was the pioneer of a new type of superhero comics. The award-winning comic creator Todd McFarlene, just having left Marvel, was trying to break the stereotype superhero image of Marvel and DC. And thus he created “Spawn”, a demonic anti-hero send back from afterlife. Spawn debuted with this issue entitled “Questions I” and instantly got the attention of readers and critics. Independent comic publisher Image got their cult comic series with the entry of this hero.

The book is one of the finest artwork by Todd McFarlene. It was published in 1992 when the computer aided effects were not very common and all the artworks inside were indeed originally drawn and printed. Al Simmons was an FBI agent who suffered a violent death. He went to the hell and came back to earth as Spawn. He had a bargain with the devil, however, after returning he couldn’t remember anymore what was the bargain about. But, he possessed dark and demonic powers. Spawn started to make sense from the shattered piece of his memory.

Spawn was an essential breakthrough from the cliché ‘heroes-in-tights’ image of superheroes constructed by Marvel or DC. Spawn emerged to be a tortured anti-hero who, unlike sterotype superheroes loves and hates and feels. Though he came from hell, he was more human than most other superheroes at that time. It was no surprise that Spawn quickly became a cult comicbook with a huge number of die-hard followers.

This issue was published in June 1992 by Image Comics. The project was almost single-handedly created by Todd McFarlene. He was the writer, artist and inker of the book. However, Tom Orzechowski was the letterer and Reuben Rude along with Steve Oliff worked as the colorist. Malebolgia was the antagonist of the issue. Among other characters Sam Burke, Twitch Williams and Jessica Tokwell were most prominent. The issue was dedicated to the acclaimed artist Jack Kirby.

This issue is still hugely coveted by the Spawn fans. However, it is not very hard to get either as a large number was printed. The issue can be purchased online at a price within $8 to $20.

Adventure Comics # 40 is one of the most important classic issues of this long-running series from DC. The issue featured a handful of characters including The Sandman, Barry O’Neill, Jack Woods, Captain Desmo, Don Coyote, Bulldog Martin, Socko Strong, Skip Schuyler, Rusty and Taurus the Bull. The issue featured 11 comic stories along with one text story.

The classic cover of this Golden Age comic issue featured The Sandman in action on its cover. The cover was drawn by Creig Flessel. Comic stories of many genres such as superhero, detective, adventure and sports made this issue a complete package for the comic lovers.

This issue came out in the market in July, 1939. The cover story, entitles “The Tarantula Strikes” featured an adventure of The Sandman while he went into the investigation of famous actress. The story was written and illustrated by Bert Christman. The next story is the 3^rd installment of “The Suicide of Major Duval”, an adventure of Barry O’Neill by Ed Winiarski. A detective story about Federal agents entitled “The Tarryville Counterfeiters” comes next. It was penned by Jerry Siegal and drawn by Shuster Shop. Another detective story “Wolf Ruckson’s Trap: Part 2” was the next. Jim Chambers wrote and illustrated this piece. “Captured by Col. Benback: Part 2”, an adventure story of Captain Desmo comes next. This stylish story by Ed Winiarski was printed in only three colors: red, black and white. Part 3 of Fred Schwab’s fantasy adventure “A Playboy in King Arthur’s Court” is claimed to feature the first ever appearance of William Shakespeare in any comics. Another adventure “Slow Motion’s Double” by Bart Tumey came next, featuring Bulldog Martin as the central character. The only text story named “Money Makers” was the next item. Frank Thomas wrote this 2-page long intense adventure piece. “The Flying Dutchman” a sports adventure story by Joseph Sulman appeared next. Then came an adventure story of Skip Schuyler entitled “The Kidnapping of Donna Carnochan”, written and drawn by Tom Hickey. It was followed by a Boby Kane adventure “The Pirate Ship: Conclusion”. Bart Tumey came again with the story “Taurus the Bull” to conclude the issue.

This issue is quite rare to find. As one of the most desired item from the golden age, it is highly expensive as well. The price of an original can be well over $45,000.

The New Mutants # 98 is a breakthrough issue of the series as Deadpool appeared in this issue for the first time ever. A complicated storyline, participation of a number of characters and great artwork made the book a treasure of modern age comic.

Three newly introduced characters were the main focus on the cover. Deadpool, Gideon and Domino- all have a full figure illustration on the cover. Along with these three new characters, a handful of other characters were present in this issue such as Boom Boom, Cable, Canonball, Emmanuel DaCosta, Rictor and Sunspot. Though Domino was introduced as a new character in this issue, it was revealed later the she was actually the Copycat, the shape shifter mutant.

This book was published on February 1991, from Marvel. Fabian Nicieza wrote the story and Rob Liefeld worked as the illustrator. Leifeld was involved in many stages og making this issue- he assisted in writing, he made the artworks inside and the cover as well. Joe Rosen was the letterer for this issue whereas Bob Harras was responsible for editing this issue.

This book is still not very hard to find. For a price around $250, you can buy it from auction sites and comic selling sites. Collect a copy and be a proud owner of the historical comic book that brought Deadpool into Marvel Universe.

Weird Science Fantasy # 29 was the last issue of this pioneer sci-fi and fantasy comic magazine from EC comics. It came with a classic cover made by Frank Frazetta. Interestingly, he actually made this cover for a Famous Funnies/ Buck Rogers issue. But the cover was considered to be too much violent for that series. Weird Science-Fantasy comic magazine was one of the earliest comic franchises for fantasy and science fiction stories. This very popular magazine was originated from two other bi-monthlies of EC comics, Weird Science and Weird Fantasy. These two magazines were merged together to formulate Weird Science-Fantasy.

This issue came with four science fiction and fantasy stories. The titles of the stories are The Chosen One, Vicious Circle, Genesis and Adam Link in Business. The creators of these four stories were respectively Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Reed Crandall, and Joe Orlando.

Weird Science-Fantasy Magazine started as a quarterly magazine with issue # 23 in March 1954. However, with issue # 27 it became a bi-monthly and ran for seven issues before the ending with issue number 29. As a bi-monthly, this issue of the magazine was for the period of May-June, 1955. Bill Gains was the publisher of the magazine while Al Feldstein was responsible as the editor.

This issue marked the conclusion of a revolutionary comic magazine series. Besides that, the classic artwork was sufficient to create a high value of this issue on its own merit. It is easy to explain why this issue is such highly demanded. The price of these extremely rare classic could be as high as $8000 even. Nonetheless, the issue can be found at a much cheaper rate, depending on the condition of the book.

The Copper Age series was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. The comic was closer in size to a magazine and featured black and white art on the inside.

Today, the first printing of the first issue is highly sought after and very valuable. Prices range, but you can expect to pay over a thousand dollars for a decent copy. That is, if you can find one.

Daredevil’s heightened senses were a big hit in the Silver Age and continues to the current modern age of comics. This issue can easily clear $1000 in mid to high grade and much more for uber high grade condition.

Of course, this issue was written by Stan Lee. Penciled cover artwork was by the King, Jack Kirby. Interior pencils were by Bill Everett. Of note is that Steve Ditko partook of some inking work as well.

This issue features both Captain America and Bucky very prominently on the cover. As a matter of fact, both are drawn oversized on the cover with Pearl Harbor below them. On the cover, Captain America is hitting Hirohito with the following quote, “You started it, now we’ll finish it.” The lower left corner of the cover has an emblem that reads Remember Pearl Harbor.

During the Golden Age, war covers were very popular and helped to sell many issues. This issue of Captain America was published in April 1942 with art by Al Avison.

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 most common types of searches are for comics from the Silver Age. Of course, Spider-Man leads the way.

After the Silver Age, comic books from the modern and copper age are highly sought after. The variety is great, though. For example, Spawn is just as popular as The Walking Dead. However, DC and Marvel comics are also popular. Titles such as X-Men and Green Lantern are searched often.

Next, the Bronze Age could be considered Hulk 181 (the first appearance of Wolverine) and Green Lantern 76 and then everyone else.

Finally, the Golden Age of comics is ruled by Superman and Batman. Wonder Woman and Flash trail behind the two big guys when looking for old comics for sale. Also note that Marvel Mystery Comics, published then by Timely, is extremely hot for golden age collectors.

So, when looking for old comic books for sale, whatever it is, just use the search box above and enjoy your hobby.

• Angel
• Banshee, who joins as a new X-Men
• Colossus, in his first appearance
• Cyclops
• Havok, who joins
• Iceman
• Lorna Dane, who joins
• Marvel Girl
• Nightcrawler, first appearance
• Storm (Ororo), first appearance
• Sunfire, joins team
• Thunderbird, first appearance
• Wolverine, joins team

This issue was on the newstand in May, 1975 with a cover price of 50 cents. Today, Giant Size X-Men #1 is valued at several hundred dollars.

This issue was written by Len Wein. Cover art by Gil Kane and interior cover art by Dave Cockrum.