Copper age comic books

I bought this almost seven years ago, having read the online comic at boltcity back in 2009. The overstreet comic book price guide is a wealth of knowledge with great analytics. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. Our 60 most expensive comic book list from the socalled copper age, roughly 1981 to 1991. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between. The only definitive statement that can be made is its between the bronze age and the modern age of comics. Unlike the golden and silver ages, the start of the bronze age is not marked by a single event. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. It seemed that superheroes were not the main point of interest anymore but that violent and horrific antiheroes peaked a new curiosity in readers. Marvel comics introduced new and popular superheroes and thereby became the leading comics publisher in the bronze age of comic books from the early 1970s to 1985.

Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Dec 09, 2018 the overstreet comic book price guide is a wealth of knowledge with great analytics. Why your bronze age comics collection aint worth squat. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Every transition between ages has a number of events or books that can be pointed two, and certainly the ones you mention are good to include in the transition, but there are many others as well. With that explanation stated, without further ado, here is the list of 200 key comics from the bronze age. Some significant comics from the 80s from upper left to bottom right daredevil. Oct 06, 2016 what makes this an age for comic books is that the success of the movies then change the content of the comic books to match for corporate synergy. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine. Top 10 all time copper age comic books overstreet 48th.

It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. Comic books for sale buy dc, marvel comic books online. The final era that we are going to take a look at is going to be the copper age. I believe heidi is speaking more about the copper age than she is about the bronze age. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Includes a list of key copper age comics, as well as links to recommended back issue retailers. This list is broken down by copper age year for each year, 1984 through 1991, and then titles are listed alphabetically within each year.

This category is for those books that are must haves for that eras collection. The silver age of comic books began in 1956 with a resurgence of interest in superheroes. The dark knight returns and watchmen as being the beginning of the copperage. Vaughn write that the advent of image comics ended the copper age. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other key comic books by age bronze, copper, modern. The modern age of comics is classified into 4 subcategories, golden age, silver age, bronze age, and current. The copper age of comics, although short lived, was a very important and interesting time in comic book history. Comic books have increasingly become a mainstream collectible investment. Just go to the top of the page and look in the right column. Oct 06, 2017 this period is known as the copper age of comic book collecting and encompasses one of the most volatile periods in the history of comic book collecting. Nonsuperhero sales declined and many publishers closed. Bronze age comic books cgc graded bronze age comics da. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics.

Defining eras found in the overstreet guide to grading comics nov. Sadly, many of them folded towards the end of the copper age and beginnning of the modern age due to market saturation. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned. I would mark the end of the copper age with the end of watchmen, basically the end of moores involvement with dc comics in oct 1987. February 15, 2017 key copper age comics special note. Comic books back issue comics copper age comics page 1. Rethinking the copper age of comics the great comic book heroes.

Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. Art adams longshot 1985 published by marvel longshot complete set marvel appearance of longshot, mojo, spiral, mojoverse. See more ideas about comic books, comic book covers and comic covers. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in. Seemingly a newlyerected category, its borders are not sharply defined. I really dig the copperfred dynamic, and i liked the varied tones of the different stories. The nickel city collection consists of an impressive group of copper age. Mar 29, 2019 how to size your comic books for proper storage.

While the valuable copper age comics doesnt have as many as its elders era, there are a few in this era that it is important to keep an eye out for. The bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age. Browse listings in comic books copper age 1984 91 68059 listings found. This comprehensive, highgrade collection was recently purchased from a single meticulous collector in the buffalo ny area. If you missed the previous episodes, use these links.

Premier comics is proud to present the nickel city collection. On this video we talk and show some copper age comic books you should add to your collection. Discover 40 random bronze age to modern age comic books with our mystery box. Top 60 copper age most expensive comic book list 1. The nickel city collection consists of an impressive group of copper age comic books including almost every key from the era. Copper age comic books cgc graded copper age comics da. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic. Comic books offer a good outlet for that as in the past they have done a very good job of capturing the essencetime in which they. Copper age comics the era of comic books from 1984 to 1991.

Rethinking the copper age of comics the great comic. There are clearly other blue chip books in each era, these are the best of the best. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. I just checked again, and was delighted to see that some new comics have been added, in 2016 and 2017. Random assortment of what could be silver age, bronze age, copper age, modern age comic, variants, and signed books. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. Alphabetical order rules all comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Today, roughly 90 to 95 percent of all the comic books published within this time period are worth just a fraction of their original cover price. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic books. Each age and genre has generated their fair share of must have blue chip comic books.

Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors. Why your bronze age comics collection aint worth squat the beat. The odd thing here is the comic books were the source material for the movies which is becoming source material for the comics which to some feel a recycled undertaking. And if youre interested in selling your comic books, knowing what age they fall in is vitally important for valuing your comic books. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. The copper age key list below originated on our very fine near mint nostalgia blog. The dark age, also known as the iron age, the rust age, the lead age or the chrome age, was the culmination of the move towards an older audience for comic books, including superhero books, that had started in the bronze age. What makes this an age for comic books is that the success of the movies then change the content of the comic books to match for corporate synergy. See more ideas about comic books, comics and comic book covers. Comic books offer a good outlet for that as in the past they have. Top 50 most valuable comic books from the bronze age. Browse and buy a vast selection of copper age comic books collections. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned companies. Explore comic books newly acquired comics original artwork shop by age golden age.

Top 10 copper age comics comic book boys sell your. The copper age of comics immediately preceded by the bronze age of comics spans from 1984 to 1991, bookended by marvels twelve issue secret wars limited series through the launch of the jim lee penciled adjectiveless xmen ongoing series. Why your bronze age comics collection aint worth squat the. Join us as we cover the alltime comic books by era for. Top 10 copper age comics comic book boys sell your comics. This list is broken down by copper age year for each year, 1984 through 1991, and then titles are listed alphabetically within. The term copper age refers to comic books that were published from 1984 to 1992. Im curious why the copper age lasted such a short time. Browse listings in comic books copper age 1984 91 68026 listings found.

Mar 02, 2016 comic books are commonly categorized into four major ages based on when they were published. See values for tmnt comics, 1st gambit, secret wars 8 and more. The only definitive statement that can be made is its between the bronzeage and the modern age of comics. The newsprint used for most comic books has been bleached with acid prior to printing. Our fulfillment center is operational and we are still here to serve your collecting needs. Browse listings in comic books copper age 198491 hipcomic.

Variants are not allowed in this category other than newsstand, price difference or subsequent printings. Find record sales and minimum values for copper age books. And if youre interested in selling your comic books, knowing what age they fall in is vitally important for valuing your comic books here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Copper age 198191 the copper age 60 most expensive comic book list. Golden age comics silver age comics bronze age comics modern age comics massive news. Soon thereafter in 1992 a group of high profile marvel artists including jim lee defected to form the creatorowned image comics, which marked the commencement of the modern age of comics, that stretches until today. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1986. The dark knight returns and watchmen as being the beginning of the copper age. The top selling comic books that begin with a are alpha flight comic books 1983 series, amazing adventures comic books 1970 series, amazing spiderman comic books 1963 series, archie comic books and avengers comic books 1963 series you can also search 7 more ways. Comic books back issue comics copper age comics page.