I know it started in 2002 so this will be its 15th year. Jim valentino, cofounder of image comics, suggested having the first free comic book day coincide with the opening weekend of the 2002 spiderman feature film, in order to take advantage of the films heavy promotion and related press about the comic book medium. If all the above is too much work or too complicated, it may be worth getting a professional comic book appraisal. All our favorite comic book giants send out examples of things they. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Interesting, gosh i get irritated when ever i go into my local comic shops and see them speculate on free comic book day books, for instance i heard one of the guys talking there about the fight club book saying it may be worth money or whatever. By all means, this short comic book wont give you a full biography by any stretch, it just provides a few interesting pages on characters such as michonne and the govenor. The guy said the book was hot and woujldnt move on the prioce. Supposedly, its a means of introducing new readers to the comics scene by providing comics, freeofcharge, to anyone who wants to walk into a comic book shop.
Jul 03, 20 why drmfree comic books are a big deal, even if you dont read comics when publishers address piracy like rational human beings, we all win. What sellers of comic books dont appreciate is that a comic book buyer. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Free comic book day recruits wolverine, green lantern wired. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. Release and most unexpected combination of stories for this years free comic book day. How amazon and comixology betrayed comic book readers vox. Yesterday was free comic book day, an annual event that happens on the first saturday in may. These rare and wellpreserved comic books are worth. Each year, publishers apply to provide comic books at cost to retailers, who in turn give them away for free.
Some of the most coveted comic books include the original superhero comics of the 1930s and 1940s. Theres more to be had on free comic book day, although what is available will vary by the indie shop you visit. Grab a free comic for yourself at a participating store on free comic book day the holiday has three main aims to create new comic book readers, to show appreciation to current comic book fans, and to bring back former comic book readers by reminding them about the joy of reading comic books. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Check out northern kentucky and greater cincinnatis premiere comic book and gaming store. The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. Now in its ninth year, the annual free comic book day is a bit of all those things and more. I seems to be the only ones that are worth anything. I suppose in theory, its a good idea and some places have a lot of success with it.
Dec 10, 2015 free comic book day 2016 gold sponsor comic books announced last updated by mat inferiorego elfring on dec 10, 2015 07. Free comic book day 2016 gold sponsor comic books announced last updated by mat inferiorego elfring on dec 10, 2015 07. Sep 03, 2017 if all the above is too much work or too complicated, it may be worth getting a professional comic book appraisal. I dont have a copy off hand, but your comics might be listed, as they were from mcdonalds.
You may not already be aware, but all of those vintage, mintcondition comics you have stored away could be worth. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. Most comic shops have a large back log of modern issues and selling on ebaycraigslist is a crapshoot for modern stuff w exception for the odd sleeper hit with a low print run or popular issue that goes unlow ordered. Spiderwoman, star wars, batman, robin, spawn, the resistance, firefly, and more. Mostly, though, its a fun chance to get some free reading material. Most modern comics are going to be negligible in terms of financial value. The highly valuable comics are from the 1960s and earlier. You can snag these 10 awesome comics for free tomorrow wired. Aaron stack, a sentient automaton sanctioned by the u. In through the out door, a brand new story from matt smith and norm breyfogle, judge dredd uses the iron fist of the law to settle a block dispute. Find the value of the image comic bloodstrike volume 1. Free comic book day is a day to celebrate comics and by extension the pop culture around comics. Apr 30, 20 free comic book day is a day to celebrate comics and by extension the pop culture around comics.
Free comic book day, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual promotional effort by the north american comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores. The story is although the eeries printed in and around that time had thousands of copies warehoused making these issues relatively inexpensive considering their age this particular issue was never warehoused and available as a backissue. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. Of interest, though, to fans of the show who are eager for the comic relaunches. May 05, 2017 saturday is a big day for comic book fans. The first saturday of every may is free comic book day.
All about books and comics free comic book day sale and celebration. Free comic book day is administered by a panel representing all parts of the comic book industry. We have all the best in comics, games, magic the gathering. Free comic book day 2016 gold sponsor comic books announced. The promised first appearance in titan comics by the thirteenth doctor is a wordless onepage, basically a pinup. Get free comic books saturday for free comic book day. The free comic book day holiday exists when it does, the first saturday in may, to tie in with your big movie releases. Apr 27, 2016 free comic book day is coming up may 7. A full list of the 40 comics to be given away can be had at the events official site.
The guide also contains a section on how to estimate comic book physical condition. You will need to look up promotionals and giveaways. May 05, 2016 if youre a comic book collectibles enthusiast, then youre going to love this. Free comic book day 2018 all about books and comics. Free photo op with spiderman 12 pm 3 pm shop, have fun and when you get tired get a free chair massage 2 pm 4 pm. It has close to pages and is chock full of comic book investment data and informative comic book articles. This is mostly designed to pull people into comic book stores who dont go into comic book stores with promises of treats, tchochkes, and free comics. Jun 06, 2007 this book lists the prices and approximate worth of comic books, including promotional books and giveaways, such as the one you have. And saturday is the best day for folks to stop by because its free comic book day, the annual event where fans and newcomers alike can sample a variety of.
Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Aug 18, 2008 if the comics are from the 1980s through today, theyre not going to be super valuable. If youre a comic book collectibles enthusiast, then youre going to love this. Last updated by mat inferiorego elfring on nov 4, 2010 03. If you had a time machine and wanted to use it to make yourself rich, buying comic books is a good option.
It also may be worth getting an appraisal to get a second opinion to your own research. Its the 16th annual free comic book day and this year 2,300 participating comic book shops worldwide are expected to give away more than 5. On this day, participating specialty comic book stores give out free comics to anyone visiting their stores. With free comic book day fast approaching less than 2 weeks away i have comic books on the brain. If the comics are from the 1980s through today, theyre not going to be super valuable. May 06, 2012 yesterday was free comic book day, an annual event that happens on the first saturday in may. Comics shops around the country will open their doors today for the annual celebration of the occasionallyfunny books that are always looking to. Have any of the fcbd comics given away ever gone up in value. This book lists the prices and approximate worth of comic books, including promotional books and giveaways, such as the one you have. Creators herb trimpe, tom defalco and weapon x writerartist barry windsorsmith embarked on a fourissue quest to breathe new life into a jack kirby creation from nearly a decade prior. Set in a fluorescenttinged world of computerized cities, were given a future where c10s through c28s police the public, and tony starks distant cousin is the morally bankrupt iron man 2020. What you should pick up on free comic book day wired. While at a local comiccon, i just happened to look up and there wa one of the ones i bought.
Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Why drmfree comic books are a big deal, even if you dont. Why drmfree comic books are a big deal, even if you dont read comics when publishers address piracy like rational human beings, we all win. Sparkle city comics is the countrys largest buyer of comics because we are experts in the field. The galaxys greatest eisnernominated sf anthology returns to free comic book day with a 48 page zarjaz lineup of stories. Read free comic book day 2015 comic online free and high quality. After nearly 40 years on comic book canon ice, machine man returned in this punky, scifi series. The first saturday of may every year is celebrated around the world as free comic book day.
The 10 most valuable comic books celebrity net worth. Its the 16th annual free comic book day and this year 2,300 participating comic book shops worldwide are expected to. I got several copies for the family when it was free, but i would have paid maybe 2 or 3 bucks each. Its an international event that celebrates comic books and the local comic shops that provide them to their communities. Are there any that later down the road became a hot item or went from being free to collectable. Free comic book day 2015 comic read free comic book day. You can snag these 10 awesome comics for free tomorrow. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanketgrading their books as near mint minus 9. Jul 01, 2003 i have heard eerie 17 is a reprint of stories. Pulling out all the stops with artists, free food, free comics and other special events is a great way to say thanks to big bs existing customers. Free comic book day fcbd 20 walking dead special comic book. All our favorite comic book giants send out examples of things they press with the hopes of getting to a new fanbase. May 4th is free comic book day, and weve sorted through the 50plus comics and selected the 10 gottaread books for you to grab on saturday.
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