First edition marvel comic book

New listing 2 the silver surfer usps first day issue stamps. First edition, a comic bookthemed bar, now open in uptown. Timely comics introduced many superhero characters during comics golden age in the 1940s, most importantly captain america, who first appeared in captain america. The precursor to marvel comics was founded in 1939 by pulp magazine publisher martin goodman.

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. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. The first comic book produced by marvel, the famed us publisher behind spiderman, xmen and the avengers, went under. Marvel was started in 1939 by martin goodman under a number of corporations and imprints but now known as. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. First edition, a comic bookthemed bar, now open in uptown oakland brought to you by the folks behind jackalope in san francisco, the new bar promises a craft cocktail experience in a fun. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. That series was retitled marvel mystery comics very quickly. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices. The direct market is the dominant distribution and retail network for american comic books. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. It currently consists of diamond comic distributors, which has monopolized such distribution having exclusive deals with major comic book publishers, and the majority of comics specialty stores, as well as other retailers of. The one that started it all, featuring the first appearances of both the the android human torch and.

The union introduces new superteam to marvels comic book universe this may. Ed jaster, senior vice president at heritage, calls it a historic copy of a historic comic book. Pulpmagazine publisher martin goodman created the company later known as marvel comics under the name timely publications in 1939. Firstever limitededition hong kong disneyland marvel comic book. What is x men first edition marvel comic book worth answers. Silver surfer comic book collections for sale ebay. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 first edition with your subscription. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. More information about this seller contact this seller 2. Best guess, if it doesnt say specifically that its a. The angel story in this issue mimics much of the plot of the saint in new york by leslie charteris. Nearly every marvel fan can agree that fights between superheroes are wildly intriguing.

It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Kazar first appeared in october 1936 in a manvis publishing company pulp magazine called kazar. The union introduces new superteam to marvels comic. Nov 22, 2019 its rare to find a nearmint condition of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. Best guess, if it doesnt say specifically that its a second printing, it is probably a first printing. Goodman, who had started with a western pulp in 1933, was expanding into the emergingand by then. How do i determine if a marvel comic is a first print. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Nov 05, 2019 first edition, a comic book themed bar, now open in uptown oakland brought to you by the folks behind jackalope in san francisco, the new bar promises a craft cocktail experience in a fun. This is the book that mankind has been hungering for, says american comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, stan lee, a book that isnow and forevera shining beacon of.

Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. In 2009, the walt disney company acquired marvel entertainment, marvel worldwides parent company. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Its rare to find a nearmint condition of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. Marvel comics is the brand name and primary imprint of marvel worldwide inc. Not to be defeated, shangchi steps up the attack with a oneinch punch and. But the inaugural issue from the company that would eventually become marvel comics did feature an early version of one of the brands core characters. Comic book talk how do you know if you have a first edition of a marvel comic book. How do you know if you have a first edition of a marvel. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. That was a major development, because outside of some nonreturnable comics produced for whitmanwestern publishing starting in 1977. The first comic book produced by marvel, the famed us publisher behind spiderman, xmen and the avengers, went under the hammer thursday, fetching a. Jul 26, 2012 the first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 xmen no.

Stepping out of the shadow of his team book, the everlovin blueeyed thing gets his very own comic book series. Get the best deals on silver surfer comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Titan and marvel are celebrating the mcus 10year anniversary with a new collectors edition hardcover book, and weve got an exclusive look at whats inside. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. Updated and expanded, this definitive whos who of marvel comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including civil war 2. Witness the fantastic fours strongest members origins from a youthful member in the yancy street gang, to. In 1979, something happened in comics that would change everything marvel made its first sales of distinct direct edition type comic books to specialty comic shops, at discounted prices but on a nonreturnable basis. The first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 x.

This auction is for one of the most sortafter kiss collectibles, the original 1977 kiss comic book by marvel comics. They added mystery to the title after the first book, even though it was a. The union teams union jack a hero who first appeared in 1976s the. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. They were all under the general name, timely comics. Marvel comics is a comic book publishing house famous for creating notable super heroes such as spiderman, iron man, captain america, hulk, thor, the avengers, the guardians of the galaxy, the xmen, the fantastic four, and deadpool. The concept of the direct market was created in the 1970s by phil seuling. Find the value of the marvel comic spiderwoman volume 1. How do you know if you have a first edition of a marvel comic. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Keep up with the everexpanding marvel universe with this new edition of dks bestselling marvel encyclopedia. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually.

The first modern comic books under the marvel comics brand were the sciencefiction anthology journey. The union introduces new superteam to marvels comic book. Discover the essential facts about marvel comics timeless heroes and villainsfrom captain america, spiderman, and iron man to thanos, loki, and kingpinwith an introduction by the legendary stan lee. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. In a colossal comic book crossover, we finally got to see marvels first family cross paths with the hulk in what eventually sparked the incredible spectacle of the hulk vs the thing, issue 12 ranks. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details.

The series was such a smash hit for marvel in an otherwise dismal sales year that many who worked at marvel in 1977 consider it to have. Marvels most wellknown villains include the green goblin, red skull, loki, thanos, ultron, doctor doom, and magneto. Marvel comic book lot silver surfer and captain marvel. Marvel was started in 1939 by martin goodman under a number of corporations and imprints but now. After 7 days of it being on auction, and just before i went to work, someone emailed me and asked if they were first editions. They added mystery to the title after the first book, even though it was a bonafide hit right from the getgo. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Rare first edition of marvel comics sells for usd 1. For just about any comic line, the first issue is almost always the rarest and most valuable. How much is a comic book wolverine origins first edition worth. May 28, 2017 can you name the first 10 members of these 10 avengers family comic book teams.