Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. He has appeared in books and comics, and his adventures have been broadcast on radio, television and cinema 80 plus movies. In this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money. See more ideas about tarzan, tarzan of the apes and comic books. Top 50 most valuable comic books of all time golden silver. Comic book history overstreet 1970 price guide 1st action comics superman most valuable batman. Debuting in 1940, this comic is most known as the home of kaanga. Edgar rice burroughs tarzan and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Tarzan has appeared in many comic books from numerous publishers over the years, notably western publishing, charlton comics, dc comics, marvel comics and dark horse comics. The latest issue of xmen revealed that one of marvels oldest mutant couples tied the knot at some point offpanel. As the series progressed and became more popular, the books were issued with larger first printings, so the cost to acquire each subsequent tarzan story. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. Sep 26, 2008 collecting comic books is a lot like collecting baseball cards.
Considering the comic book success of tarzan across the decades, it should come as no surprise that the errant viscount greystoke should have inspired similar creations in the medium, but each of. Shop 1971 gold key tarzan of the apes edge rice burroughs comic book and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. Fred guardineer, basil wolverton, batman, the phantom, tarzan, the crimson avenger, zatana, red. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books.
Frank baum, the wonderful wizard of oz first edition 1900. Tarzan is one of the most celebrated fictional heroes ever created. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. Meet the comic book tarzan wannabes hollywood reporter. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Depends on how you define comic book and whether or not you want to know about superheroes or other heroic characters too, i believe dc doctor occult is the earliest that meets the definitions due to his 1935 appearance in a comic since he is c. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world.
A prolific puerto rican commercial artist and comic book artist and painter whose career lasted over 70 years. In fact, violent images make me turn green and i dont handle graphic horror movies well. He is the authors most recognizable character another being john carter having appeared in many comics and. When i was a kid in the 70s, feature book 26 with prince valiant and single series 20 with tarzan were really considered huge. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Mar 21, 2017 top 50 most valuable comic books of all time golden silver age superman batman top 10 20. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of highly detailed action figures. For years, my biggest comic collecting regret has been that i didnt know or understand how amazing precode horror and crime books were when i was younger. Tarzan and the waziri confront a chieftain intent on conquering all of africa with modern weapons. Hubert howe bancroft, book of wealth first edition 1896 2. Batman, the phantom, tarzan, the crimson avenger, zatana, red ryder, tarpe mills, wonder comics, fox. Scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age.
Another longrunning jungle title from fiction house. The character of tarzan has appeared in burroughsos own sequels, movies, television, comic books, a successful comic strip and spinoff products. Argosy comic book price guide goldensilverbronze age only. Tarzan is a literary creation of edgar rice burroughs. Tarzan is a series of twentyfour adventure novels written by edgar rice burroughs 18751950 and published between 1912 and 1966, followed by several novels either cowritten by burroughs, or officially authorized by his estate. Aug, 20 as well, it fits nicely with the publishers commitment to reprinting tarzan strips by later artists who would go on to be giants in comic history.
On the positive side, the book is beautifully produced. For example, with no more than 100 copies left in the world, a nearmint copy of action comics no. He is the authors most recognizable character another being john carter having appeared in many comics and movies. One of the most influential and revered illustrators ever adapts two of edgar rice. Get the best deals on tarzan gold key bronze age comics 1970 1983. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9.
There are also two works written by burroughs especially for children that are not considered part of the main. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Edgar rice burroughs books adapted by marvel include tarzan of the apes, tarzan and the jewels of opar and jungle tales of tarzan. Fh had great art and writing, making this a notch above other tarzanimitator comics. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. Tarzan 1977 comic read tarzan 1977 comic online in high. When it comes to collecting tarzan books, tarzan of the apes is easily the most precious. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began.
Tarzan is the orphaned son of a british lord who was raised by a pride of apes in the african jungle and later discovered by a group of explorers. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Tarzan remains one of the most recognizable characters in storytelling a genuine cultural icon. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Book 1 of 5 in the tarzan the complete burne hogarth sundays and. Burne hogarth is one of the most famous artists in the history of comic strips at the. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. However, other signed first editions are for sale on the site now for a. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. May 16, 2016 assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Oct 5, 2017 explore victorabarca79s board tarzan comic book cover, followed. Comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Tarzan 1977 comic read tarzan 1977 comic online in. The fury of gayat, script by gaylord du bois, art by russ manning.
This book has 53 pages and was uploaded by movielover on august the file size is publisher is better nedor standard pines 1940s comics book cover. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. The lair of the lion man, script by gaylord du bois, art by jesse marsh. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. As well, it fits nicely with the publishers commitment to reprinting tarzan strips by later artists who would go on to be giants in comic history. Tarzan gold key bronze age comics 19701983 for sale ebay. The characters earliest comic book appearances were in comic strip reprints published in several titles, such as sparkler, tip top comics and single series. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Untitled bantu, dog of the arande story, art by jesse marsh. Tarzan 19481972 dellgold key comic books mycomicshop. Argosy comic book price guide goldensilverbronze age. Please do not spoil content of next issues report spoiler.
Get the best deals on tarzan golden age comics 19381955 when. Bellevue mansion is the most expensive sale of the year. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Vintage 1951 tarzan english comic book edgar rice burroughs. Superman proved to be so popular that he became the first superhero character to get his own comic book title. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Top 50 most valuable comic books of all time golden silver age superman batman top 10 20. Thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. Comic book history overstreet 1970 price guide 1st action. Tarzan apes by edgar rice burroughs, first edition, 1914.
Like we said, comic book collecting is big business. Why the beasts stampeded text story, art by nat edson. Edgar rice burroughs creation first appeared in an issue of the pulp publication allstory magazine in october 1912 and a book version followed two. Jan 16, 2019 scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. Apr 23, 2017 depends on how you define comic book and whether or not you want to know about superheroes or other heroic characters too, i believe dc doctor occult is the earliest that meets the definitions due to his 1935 appearance in a comic since he is c.
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