Marvel Preview #4 First Starlord Hits New Highs
A special thanks to Ashley, developer of the Android App Comic Cash Comic Investing Secrets for this hot comic tip.
Check out the prices for the Marvel Magazine Marvel Preview #4 First Starlord here.
Marvel magazines typically have not been hot performers, there are just too many out there and too little demand, but with the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie on the horizon this issue has been amazing! The CGC 9.6 copy featured here sold for $2,500, just days after a copy sold for $430.00. Talk about what a movie can do for comic books, or in this case magazines.
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Comic Book Value Mistakes – Under Values
In my Comic Book Value and Selling Secrets guide I talk about what is thought to be the most common value mistake, overvaluing. Even though this is a common mistake, especially with novices, you still need to be careful not to undervalue your comics. A recent E-bay auction serves as a perfect example.
Dynamic Comics #8 is an esoteric comic released in the 1940’s by Harry ‘A’ Chesler publishing. Most collectors are unfamiliar with it since it’s seen so rarely, but it is considered a classic cover. The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide states values from $258 in VG 4.0 to $387 in Fine 5.0. Last week a CGC 5.0 copy sold for $2,247.00 on E-bay, garnering 36 bids.
Rare, classic comics like this reveal a limitation of a print price guide. This comic is sold so rarely that accurate pricing is difficult to come by. It will be interesting to watch how or if the Overstreet Guide reacts to this sale next year.
If you have some of these rare comics, E-bay or other auction houses could be the place to sell. The various options for selling along with the pros and cons of each method are covered in the Comic Value and Selling book.
Lobo’s Future on the Big Screen
Will Lobo make it to the big screen? Is he the next DC character movie announcement? Here are some of the latest rumors:
- The movie may be set on Earth
- The Rock may play Lobo
- Brad Peyton will direct
Keep an eye on issues of Omega Men #3 (June 1983), see here.