What is the market for old comics in 2023?
Is this a good time to sell my comic book collection?
Comic book prices have come down since the exuberance of the pandemic years, but silver and gold have retained much of their value, and like stocks, even in a downturn your initial investment has continued to rise over the long haul. Bronze age in very high grade is also a good bet.
Examples of valuable Golden Age comics, primarily from the 1940s & 1950s
So if you need your cash for a college bound child, a wedding, or your own retirement, selling now might be still be a solid option. We have seen prices stabilize over the past few months and sales have been solid during the last two conventions.
Ted VanLiew of Superworld Comics has always advised his customers to focus on the blue chip silver age and bronze age keys and rare Golden Age even if it means snagging a lower grade copy, or just buying less volume. Always avoid the modern “Collectors Items” which are doomed to never be rare enough to hold value.
In the 1960s & 1970s, Marvel and DC really began to shift the focus back to Superhero titles, books from this era are a gold mine of value.
Marvel keys are always saleable, and Golden Age has a loyal fanbase of collectors. DC’s don’t command the same high prices except for the “honorary Marvels” like Batman or Detective. If you have an instagram account, watch Ted on Treasure Chest Tuesdays for valuable information on comics from Golden to Bronze. See for yourself what is hot right now! @superworld_comics
As always the team at Superworld Comics is happy to consult with you about your collection. Call and ask for Ted or Joe durng business hours or email Ted a list at Ted@superworldcomics.com