Are REPRINT comics worth anything?

Are REPRINT comics worth anything?

Sometimes a comic book is so popular it goes back for reprints. But today, many, many reprints command big money and are quite valuable, especially if they have unique cover art and/or small print runs.

How much is a 1st Edition Star Wars comic worth?

The mint condition value of Star Wars #1 is $960. This value is based on the highest CGC rated copy to sell at auction, which is an unretouched 9.8. That March 2020 price is an increase from its July 2005 value of $243.

Which Star Wars comics are worth money?

In good condition, it could be worth as much as $350.

• Star Wars #2 35 Cent Variant. Marvel decided to try something interesting with its Star Wars comics.
• Star Wars #3 35 Cent Variant. Another price variant comic.
• Star Wars #4 35 Cent Variant.
• Star Wars #1 35 Cent Variant.

How many copies did Spawn #1 sell?

The latest record to fall was set by Gunslinger Spawn #1 when it became the biggest launch of a NEW SUPERHERO MONTHLY title in the comic industry (all companies included) in the past 25 years with the first printing of 393,000 copies.

What does 1st print mean in comics?

The first 3 numbers 001 indicate the issue number. The fourth number indicates the cover; a 1 is the regular cover. If it was a 2 or 3 it would mean this issue has a variant cover. The fifth and final number tells you the printing, with 1 meaning the issue is a first printing.

What is a golden record reprint?

The topic of this blog post is Golden Records reprint editions of key Marvel Silver Age books. Founded in 1948 by Arthur Shimkin, the Golden Records label was a subsidiary of book publisher Simon & Shuster. It was established to distribute books (Little Golden Books) with accompanying records; all aimed at children.

How can you tell if a Star Wars comic is a reprint?

The DIAMOND with 35¢ and blank UPC label is a Reprint, and like issues #1 – #3 can be found with the word “REPRINT” stamped on the Luke Skywalker cover graphic, as well as an ALL CAPS statement found inside the indicia page: “THIS IS A REPRINT OF A PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED ISSUE.”

What is the most expensive Star Wars comic book?

What is the most expensive Star Wars #1 sold at auction? A Star Wars #1 (35 cent variant) sold in 2018 for $27,111 for a CGC 9.4 issue.

Is Spawn still popular?

“Spawn’s Universe” in 2021, which became Image Comics’ top selling #1 issue of the past 2 decades. And off the back of it, Spawn has quickly spun out multiple new ongoing series for an expanding universe of comic books, with King Spawn #1 selling nearly half a million copies.

Is Spawn dark horse?

Is Spawn also part of DarkHorse Comics? Nope, Spawn is a character created by Todd McFarlane, who publishes via Image.

Are first print comics worth more?

Only first printings increase in value. Sometimes all you want is to read an issue and having a second or third printing doesn’t matter as you are buying the book to read the story. However if you collect and read comics and want them to hold their value, this is only possible if you have a first printing.

What does Second print mean?

A printing is one print run of a book. So if you ask the printer to print 10,000 copies of a book and then you sell them all and go back and ask for another 7,500 copies, the first 10,000 copies was the first printing; the next 7,500 copies was the second printing. Those two printings are in the same edition.

What are the best Star Wars comics to read?

Darth Vader Darth Vader#1-#6 By,Kieron Gillen&Salvador Larroca

Is Star Wars a true story?

“Star Wars” Was Based On A True Story. A galaxy far, far away looks awfully familiar. In Star Wars And History, historical scholars compare Lucas’s universe to our own.

What was the first Star Wars comic book?

Marvel Comics published the first Star Wars comic book, Star Wars #1, in March 1977, which went on to sell more than 1 million copies. Marvel Comics published its Star Wars series for nine years. In 1991, Dark Horse Comics took over the license, publishing fan favorite titles like Dark Empire and Star Wars: Legacy.

What is the story of the Star Wars?

The story of Star Wars is based on a fictional galaxy where space travel is ordinary and most planets are members of the Galactic Empire which is much like a nation’s republic in real life. The story portrays different kinds of aliens, most of which are humanoids.