The bronze age is a historical period that was characterized by the use of bronze, and in some areas protowriting, and other early features of urban civilization. The auction house and all third party shippers will declare the hammer price plus the buyers premium as the value of a lot in all cases. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984. Copper age comics the era of comic books from 1984 to 1991. Top 10 bronze age comics the comic book boys know best. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books the bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry.
If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following. The period was marked with complex stories that had. If you were to believe the people who wrote entries for certain publications, you would think that the bronze age was a made up era invented by comics retailers. Starting with supermans first appearance in 1938, super hero comics have been going for almost threequarters of a century. 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. This book was a wonderful read and took me back to those days when i would love get a comic book off the spinning rack at my local 711. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide.
On learning that helen has left sparta with paris, kastor and polydeukes set out to bring her back. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most. The popularity of third party grading and variant covers means that the most vital part of a comic book the cover is more important than ever. Some titles were short lived, printed in small runs, and therefore quite rare. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. A feeding frenzy in the midtolate2000s lead to a glut of cgcgraded near mintmint copies coming to market.
You can click to reach the variant list it came from e. The copper age saw significant changes in comic book storylines and updated many characters and either brought back. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. Includes a list of key copper age comics, as well as links to recommended back issue retailers.
Definitive list of bronze age marvel keys bronze age comic books. Why your bronze age comics collection aint worth squat the beat. I have a collection of old comic books ranging from superman to iron man, years ranging from 1967 to 1990i am needing to know how much they are worthi also have a marvel transformers head masters vol. Oversized lots are objects such as furniture, andirons, floor vases, or. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Shop by main character such as spiderman, avengers, wolverine.
This is the only copy on the cgc census and the nicest copy i have ever seen. This is a check on what is happening now in the world of. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic books. Most comicbook aficionados agree that the bronze age of comics began in 1970, shortly after artist jack kirby left marvel for dc comics, which promised him a greater degree of artistic freedom since. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine. The five ages of comics introduction pointless ephemera. On learning that helen has left sparta with paris, kastor and polydeukes set out to bring her.
If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following as this distinction is critical information any collector must know when approaching the bronze age and key bronze. If you are unsure what your bronze age comic books are worth get your free appraisal by clicking here. Thats why i think the nostalgic age is a good name for this modern period comic book characters, more than any time in their history, have become calcified and static, so that even the slightest change is disallowed or written away as soon as possible. Age of bronze, the continuing graphic novel series by eisner awardwinning cartoonist eric shanower, presents the complete story of the worldfamous war at troy, freshly retold for the 21st century. Comic books are a reflection of modern society, so as society changed, so did the comic book plots, characters and themes. The top ten batman covers from each era part 3 the bronze age. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics. The copper age key list below originated on our very fine near mint nostalgia blog. Age of bronze comics homepage the story of the trojan war. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronzeage was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid. The copper age of comics began in 1984 and ended in 1992. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs.
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. Age keys listed on the most valuable comic books page have actually fallen in value since 200810. Troilus doesnt dare reveal his secret romance with cressida. The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. Having assembled complete bronze age and almostcomplete silver. Both series exemplify the combination of issuedriven plots and comic book wildness for which the era is known, but they. Find the perfect deal for marvel bronze age comics 1970 1983 with free shipping on many items at ebay.
Fans use these ages to categorize the different eras of comic books based on times in history that share concerns, storytellings, techniques, marketing strategies. Most comicbook aficionados agree that the bronze age of comics began in 1970, shortly after artist jack kirby left marvel for dc comics, which promised him a greater degree of artistic freedom since superman editor mort weisinger had just retired. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Bronze age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. I have argued, twice before, that were living in the golden age of comics, simply because of the sheer diversity of the product and the accessibility of it. Get the best deal for other bronze age comics from the largest online selection at. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If they become sought after in the future they are likely to rise in value. Because of this, comic books are generally categorized into. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer. Most comicbook aficionados agree that the bronze age of comics began in 1970, shortly after artist jack kirby. When antenor is captured by the achaeans, they demand cressida as part of the ransom to return antenor to troy. Will there ever be a copper age most valuable comic book list advertisedpublished.
This readerfriendly sized edition explores the evolution into the bronze age of dc with a careful curation and expansion of material from taschens xl book, 75 years of dc comics, winner of the eisner. Join us as we cover the alltime comic books by era for. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. All the comedy, all the tragedy, all the wide canvas of human drama of the trojan war unfolds within the pages of age of bronze. These icons indicate the confirmed existence on the cgc census of a morerare cgcrecognized cover price variant version of the key bronze age comic book in question.
Bronze age comics can be found sometimes at auction, at comic book fairs and conventions, through dealers, in some comic book stores, and via ebay. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. This era was when i started reading comic books as a kid. In no particular order i am going to list ten of the most important books of the bronze age of comics, value will depend on what condition they are in with near mint copies obviously demanding a premium compared to lesser grade copies.
All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. Theres tons of behind the scenes info included as well as so much art work. So what are the most valuable books of the bronze age of comics. Oct 02, 2010 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.
Are bronze age comics starting to become more in demand since high grade silver age comics are becoming way to expensive for the average collector. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Jun 02, 2017 comic books are a reflection of modern society, so as society changed, so did the comic book plots, characters and themes. The bronze age is the second principal period of the threeage stonebronzeiron system, as proposed in modern times by christian jurgensen thomsen, for classifying and studying ancient societies. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The names are the golden, silver, bronze, iron, and the modern age. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search. If you were to believe the people who wrote entries for certain publications, you would think that the bronze age was a made up era invented by comics.
While everything in age of bronze is based on existing sources, whether mythological or archaeological, the final product is a version for the 21st century. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel. The top ten batman covers from each era part 3 the. Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. Although the majority of books from the period are worth relatively little these days, there are a handful of key titles featuring the debut of important characters, or famous story arcs that can still bring impressive prices at auction. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end. This list is broken down by copper age year for each year, 1984 through 1991, and then titles are listed alphabetically within. Age of bronze comic read age of bronze comic online in. Still ongoing, it is published in magazine form by image comics and in graphic novel form by hungry. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you.
I hope my list can still provide additional insights and values, especially when combined with ebay recent sales and cgc census data. Because of this, comic books are generally categorized into different ages based on when they were published. I know they wont be worth a whole lot but im sure there are some books that should be on the rise. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. February 15, 2017 key copper age comics special note.
Comic book movies are doing wonders for the value of bronze age. This week we are going to break down what we believe to be the best batman covers from each era of comic book history so expect this to be broken into four different parts encompassing. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronze age was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid. Certain bronze age keys listed on the most valuable comic books page have actually fallen in value since 200810.
Argosy comic book price guide goldensilverbronze age. Other bronze age comics, bronze age 197083, comics, collectibles. The overstreet comic book price guide is a wealth of knowledge with great analytics. Marvel movie dominance leads to rising bronze age valuescomic book history is split up into four principal. This is a check on what is happening now in the world of silver and bronze age comics. One cool item today an argosy price guide from 1965, cgc graded 9. Comic books for sale buy dc, marvel comic books online. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. Still ongoing, it is published in magazine form by image comics. Find comic books and comic books lot from a vast selection of bronze age 197083. Read age of bronze comic online free and high quality.
In 1998, eric shanower started a sevenvolume series that would retell the story of the trojan war with all of the mythical elements removed. Top 10 all time bronze age comic books overstreet 48th. Read this hub to learn the truth, and see my top picks of bronze age marvel investment comics to get in 2012. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Books for troops is another good place to donate them where they will be appreciated. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. February 15, 2017 key bronze age comics special note. Both series exemplify the combination of issuedriven plots and comicbook wildness for which the era is known, but they. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. The bronze age of comic books ran from around 1970 to 1985, and featured darker plots along with relevant realworld issues. Most comic book aficionados agree that the bronze age of comics began in 1970, shortly after artist jack kirby. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver. Over the years, comic fans have come up with different ages of.
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