How do i determine if a marvel comic is a first print. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. Due to spidermans popularity and the rarity of this comic book, it has become the preeminent silver age comics. May 23, 2010 in 1977 marvel comics published super special kiss fullcolor comic book presenting the band as superheroes. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money.
We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Years ago, they warred with one another until their leader, altwaal, separated. You may have an unusual or rare item on your hands that is currently not on the market. The book contained a 30page comic story, though, by spike steffenhagen and scott pentzer, featuring simmons and stanley reminiscing about their past two decades. The origins of kiss comic books date almost as far back as the inception as the band itself, having been an integral part of comics culture since their 1977 appearance in. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. Comic books have been an integral and popular part of the american rock group kiss merchandising since 1977, beginning with their appearance in marvel.
Written by jay allen sanford, with art by blackwell. Find great deals on ebay for 1977 kiss comic book and kiss comic book 1977 blood. Rock n roll comics celebrates its 50th issue with part 1 of its biography of folkrock legend robert zimmerman, better known as bob dylan. In 1977 marvel comics published super special kiss fullcolor comic book presenting the band as superheroes blood from each band member was drawn by a registered nurse, witnessed by a notary public, and poured into the vats of red ink used for printing the comic at marvels borden ink plant in depew, new york.
The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. Archie also known as archie comics is an ongoing comic book series featuring the archie comics character archie andrews. Joe casey superman, wildcats, xmen presents a bold new direction for kiss years after the splitup of these four superpowered warriors, theyve followed very separate paths. Kiss kompendium is an eyepopping compilation of the previously outofprint stan lee marvel comic book adventures of the legendary heavy metal band, as well as the famed psycho circus and dark horse editions and kiss s own kisstory. Most possibly youll get the first print when the comic is still new but if youre buying the comic like after 3 months, its most likely a second print. 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. Blasting into your reality from the summer of 1977, its a doublesized kiss super special from marvel comics. The idea being that every kid, or everybody, who bought a kiss comic book, in some way was getting a little bit of kisss blood in that comic book. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. The collector accidentally locks himself in his comic vault when the butler goes away for the weekend, and must burn his precious comic collection to avoid freezing to death. First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing.
It was created by marvel legend stan lee and was the beginning of a hugely successful kiss comic book franchise. Readcomiconline read comics online in high quality. Marvel kiss comic used band memebers real blood in ink. Kiss comic books 2002 series all regular issues are out of stock. Blood from each band member was drawn by a registered nurse, witnessed by a notary public, and poured into the vats of red ink used for printing the comic at marvels borden ink plant in depew, new york. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Archie proved to be popular enough to warrant his own selftitled ongoing comic book series which began publication in the winter of 1942 and ran until june 2015. In 1977 marvel comics published a magazineformat fullcolor comic book, titled a marvel comics super special. In 1977 marvel comics published a magazineformat fullcolor comic book, titled a marvel comics. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Featuring artwork by todd mcfarlane and other acclaimed graphic artists and fully authorized by gene simmons and paul stanley, kiss kompendium. Kiss is a group of characters based of the kiss band members. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
Reprinted for the first time ever, the rare secret origin of the supergroup kiss. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. If you own this book, you really do own a piece of kiss. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. In this video i discuss the potential worth of your comic books and what may or may not. Some people think rick is just using her, but their love is real. Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that is being offered. Kiss marvel comic book proof sheets from 1977 on ebay. This was never more true than with the first kiss comic book marvel.
A marvel comics super special volume 1, number 1 paperback 1977. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comic s value, especially if you cant find it in a price guide or on an auction site. Kiss comic books 2012 series all regular issues are out of stock. See more ideas about comics, comic books art and comic art. The book is complete with poster far from mint but a great copy to read and reminisce. The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. Yes, its absolutely truein 1977 when marvel comics issued the first super special kiss comic book the band did not want to pass up on a. The members of kiss were immortalized in the pantheon of legendary comic book superheroes alongside the likes of superman, batman and wolverine. Kiss were already real life superheroes to millions of fans around the world but now they were the stars of their own comic book.
College student pam doesnt have time for a social life, but football hero rick offers to trade her lessons in fun for help in chemistry. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Unfollow kiss comic book 1 1977 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Find the value of the dark horse comic kiss miniseries. Cover pencils by charles nicholas, inks by vince alascia. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Given that the concept for the band kiss drew upon comic book superheroes almost as much as upon music itself, they were a natural to feature someday in their very own comic. They have had comic versions published by both marvel and imagetmp and platinum studios. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value.
In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Blood from kiss band members was mixed with the red ink used to print the first kiss comic book. The original 1977 proof sheets for the first kiss marvel comic book are up for auction on ebay germany. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The following is a list of comic book series based on the animated tv show the simpsons and published by bongo comics in the united states. The first kiss comic broke every comic book sales record imaginable and soon became the biggest selling comic book of all time.
There are a number of ways that a book may, at first glance, look to be a rare collectible, but upon closer examination. Jun 27, 2012 as you appreciate the vivid red ink in this twisted tale, realize that the band mixed their own blood with the red ink at the print shop. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The first is a comic book published by crossgen comics and written by barbara kesel. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Oct 25, 2016 this massive 440page, 15inch tall hardcover was by no means a comic book, but the 1994 signed and limited edition volume was published by kiss to commemorate their first 20 years. Was a kiss comic book really printed with the bands blood. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book.
The most asskicking rock band returns to comics, written by the most rockin of young comics writers. A marvel comics super special volume 1, number 1 paperback 1977 5. Kiss is the best band in the world and i am very happy to finally own a copy of their first comic book. As you appreciate the vivid red ink in this twisted tale, realize that the. These two vintage pieces of 11 x 17 paperwork contain the original first draft version of steve gerbers historic blood on the plates article which appeared in the comic book with. Comics for sale online is the largest web based comics market providing the best comic books, comic movies, magazine style comics at best price. This bronze age treasure compiles interviews, a discography, and pics of the band with a multipart marvel comics adventure penned by steve gerber. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Dec 08, 2009 in 77, blood from each member of the rock band kiss was drawn by a registered nurse and poured into vats of red ink used for printing the bands first comic book. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. The titular first are a race of powerful deities who reside on the planet elysia. The official comic book adaptation of universals first shark sequel.
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