What kid didn’t love reading comic books? They’re an integral part of many people’s childhoods, but often, people disregard comics as they grow up. However, you don’t have to. For some, comics make a valuable collection. Even better, there’s good money in comic books, especially if you know what to look for. As you get older, you may find your hobby shifts from reading comic books to collecting them.
Is There Money in Comic Books? Here’s How to Get Started
Is there money in comic books? Like most other collections, there can be if you know what to look for. If you’re looking to start a comic book collection, follow these tips.
Set a Price Limit
When you’re beginning, getting carried away and buying too many comic books that may or may not be valuable is common. Prevent that by setting a price limit. Determine how much you plan to spend monthly or yearly on your collection. Alternatively if you’re reading this becuase you have a comic book collection, consider getting it valued. Quality Comix has a good comic book price engine, which can give you a valuation of each comic book based on the title, here.
Know What to Look For
You’re most likely to make a profit if you keep these tips in mind:
Buy Paper Comic Books
There are digital comic books available, but paper comic books are the ones that are collectible and worth money. Digital comic books are fun to read but are not valuable beyond that.
Look at the Price on the Cover
The most valuable comic books are those printed between the 1930s and the 1980s. According to Super World Comics, “The valuable [comics] have a price of 10, 12, 15, 20, or 25 cents per issue. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value.”
Only buy recent publications of comic books if they have a key issue.
Look for Key Issues
According to Multiverse Comic Box, “The most valuable [comics] involve a key event in a popular series [such as] the first issue in a series. . .the first appearance of a major character. . .the first appearance of a popular weapon/item or new costume. . .and low print run issues, which are usually toward the end of a series but not always.”
Look at the Condition
The better condition your comic book is in, the more valuable it is. Comic book conditions are rated 0-10; the most valuable ones are ranked at 5 or higher.
Where to Look for Comic Books
You can find comic books to add to your collection by going to garage sales, estate sales, secondhand stores, and comic book shops. Also, tell your family and friends that you’re starting a comic book collection. Some older people who are downsizing may be glad to sell their collections to someone who will appreciate them.
Finally, if you’re looking for more information on this, consider reading PFAdvice.com. The name of the site is a bit offputting, but the author there knows a great deal about comic book investing and is worth reading – especially if you want to get started buying and selling comics, or buying and holding comics (note buying and holding comics requires special sleeves, you can’t just stick them in a drawer.
Final Thoughts
Is there money in comic books? Yes, if you know what to look for and maintain a budget, so you don’t spend too much on less valuable comic books. But, if you’re a comic book aficionado, you can enjoy reading your collection and potentially making money from it.
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Melissa Batai
Melissa is a writer and virtual assistant. She earned her Master’s from Southern Illinois University, and her Bachelor’s in English from the University of Michigan. When she’s not working, you can find her reading a good book, cooking, or traveling. She resides in New York where she loves the natural beauty of the area.
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