Comic Rare
Comic Rare
Even with the emergence of popular entertainment outlets such as the internet and satellite television, comic books have maintained an impressive market share of consumer spending. There simply is no replacement for the unique way a comic can present a story and engage its readers. Because of this, comic book collecting has also grown in recent years with a new generation of readers enjoying this rewarding hobby.
For collectors who are just beginning, there are a couple of different approaches to take to the hobby. Some people are simply fans of a particular hero or publisher. They purchase comics for their own entertainment and don’t concern themselves much with the after-market value of the publication. Other collectors concentrate on acquiring limited edition or rare comics for the sake of achieving a return on their investment. This form of collecting usually requires an advanced knowledge of the market as well as the necessary funds to make large purchases.
There are five distinct eras of comic book memorabilia. The Platinum Age represent the oldest time period, dating between the 1800′s and 1937. The Golden Age covers the years of 1938 to 1955. Silver Age comic books are dated between 1956 and 1969, and the Bronze Age occurred between 1970 and 1979. The Modern Age includes everything that was produced from 1980 through today. Each time period is unique and distinctive in the way the publications were written, produced, and distributed. Obviously the older periods offer the most valuable items, but there are still plenty of rare and limited comics to be found in the Modern Age.
Today’s collectors will find a multitude of outlets to help them add to their collection. The internet alone has increased the accessibility of hard-to-find comics to collectors all over the world. eBay, Craigslist, and online comic book stores make finding exactly what you want as simple as clicking a mouse. While these outlets are probably the most popular markets for collectors, there is still plenty of demand for local comic book shows and stores. Of course newsstands and bookstores remain the best source for the latest publications. Ideally, the savvy collector will be comfortable with using all of the outlets mentioned here. You simply never know where you might uncover the next hidden gem to add to your collection.
Beyond these basics of comic book collecting, there are other intricacies to learn for the new collector. For instance, collectable comic books are often graded to measure their condition in a uniform manner. This is done by a professional third-party company which will seal the comic in a protective sleeve to preserve its integrity. New collectors will need to become familiar with this process if they plan on investing in rare comics. Other essential tools include comic price guides and market sales reports which help to asses the value of a particular piece.
Collecting comic books has been an entertaining hobby for many decades, and it does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon. With the continued influx of new characters and publishers, there will always be a solid foundation of new adventures to satisfy the fans. Perhaps the best part about this hobby is that there is always something new to learn along the way. By joining the legion of comic collectors around the world, you are guaranteed to have a rewarding hobby for years to come.
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When rare versions of comic book covers are described as “RRP versions”, what precisely does RRP stand for?
You’ll see it come up a lot – they’ll show alternative versions of the comic covers, and they’re referred to as RRP versions. What exactly does RRP stand for in this case – do comic book retailers need to jump through any hoops to get these particular covers?
RRP stands for Retailer Roundtable Program.
Here is what the RRP is:
“The RRP is a invitation-only group of retailers assembled by DC Comics which addresses, in rough terms, industry issues in general and DC topics in specific. RRP Editions — and there have been several — are named for those promotional comics given out at meetings of the DC RRP. If it’s not a DC RRP meeting, chances are it’s not a RRP Edition. Further, variants are not produced for every RRP meeting.
To state what should be obvious, not every promotional variant comic is a RRP. Lately, following the huge success many dealers and collectors have had with the Batman #608 RRP Edition, there have been a deluge of comics being called RRP Editions which are distinctly not RRPs.”
Condition Of Rare ‘Batman’ Comic Questioned
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SWORDS OF CEREBUS 3 4 TPB GN COMIC DAVE SIM 1982 RARE $9.99 |
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Realm #5 (1972) RARE Comics/SF Fanzine 1st VG BODE BRADBURY KIRK CORBEN KALUTA $29.50 |
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ZETRAMAN comics #1 NM 1991 high grade Rare anime manga $3.00 |
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Action Comics #246 as Superman #108 ‘Doom From Krypton’ Rare 1958 Variant $7.00 |
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Realm #5 (1972) RARE Comics/SF Fanzine 2nd NF BODE BRADBURY KIRK CORBEN KALUTA $24.50 |
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SUPERMAN # 150 NOV 1999 GOLD FOIL COVER DC COMIC BOOK MINT RARE $3.99 |
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MARVELS GREATEST COMICS 63 RARE 30 CENT PRICE VARIANT .30 FANTASTIC FOUR THING $45.00 |
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Vigilante # 1 ’05; Rare DC Mature Crime Comic; Bruce Jones & Ben Oliver; NM! $0.25 |
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JAMES BOND SECRET AGENTS COMIC 2 Roger Moore RARE $23.63 |
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batman magnet DC old rare comics $10.00 |
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batman penguin magnet DC old rare comics $10.00 |
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SAGA 1 2 3 Brian K Vaughn Fiona Staples COMIC lot 1st prints RARE NM Sold Out $23.99 |
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Superman Collector’s Set #500 RARE COMIC SEALED DC $2.00 |
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RARE MARVEL AVENGERS VS X-MEN TEAM BUTTON SET COMIC HULK THOR CYCLOPS WOLVERINE $2.00 |
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2 Warlord Of Mars Variant Cover Comics! David Finch! Stephen Sadowski! Rare! $0.99 |
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1998 – Hallmark / School Days Lunch Boxes – 1950s Superman – Numbered Edition – With COA – 75% Size of Original – 6x5x3 Inches – Plastic Handle – Out of Production – Rare – Collectible – New $11.00 1998 – Hallmark / School Days Lunch Boxes – 1950s Superman Series – Different Images on Each Side – Numbered Edition #4E/ 6320 – With COA – Measures 6x5x3 Inches – Aluminum with Plastic Handle – 75% of Original Size – The Battle for Truth & Justice – Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster , Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1 in June 1938 – Out of Production – RARE – New – M… |
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Blue Note – 16 Oz. Pint Glass – Collectible Newbury Comics Exclusive! $3.49 This pint glass is a Newbury Comics exclusive, features the familiar Blue Note Jazz Label. 16 ounce glass…. |
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X-MEN MOVIE LOGO SHOT GLASS! BLACK SILVER LOGO. RARE! $12.99 GREAT RARE COLLECTIBLE FOR X-MEN FANS! THIS SHOT GLASS STANDS HAS THE X-MEN MOVIE LOGO IN SILVER. WAS LICENSED AND PRODUCED FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME, AND WAS NEVER SOLD IN GENERAL RETAIL STORES. NO LONGER AVAILABLE…. |
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Pavarotti: Rare Gems (Box Set) $5.16 CD… |
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Music to Crash Your Car to 2 $59.98 … |
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Pendulum #3 (w/Comic Book) $5.98 Issued on Chaos! comics, June 2000, # 3 out of 12. RARE, out of print, CD-single, with comic book…. |
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Spider-Man: The Venom Saga [VHS] When a space shuttle crash lands – it’s Spidey to the rescue. But the Kingpin’s henchman, The Rhino, has already stolen a meteor that could provide for a new nuclear fuel. When the aircraft tumbles off the bridge, Spider-Man emerges from the water with a dark stain covering his costume. Soon, the stain turns into a black version of his costume, which enhances his powers and changes his personality… |
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Spider-man: Neogenic Nightmare 80 minute animated adventure. Issued in the “clamshell” case. Distributed by Telegenic Entertainment, Canada…. |
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Blu-ray) (2009) (Widescreen) (Limited Edition Blu-ray + Digital Copy, Limited Issue Wolverine Adamantium Bust and $50 Dollar Sideshow Toys Gift Card) Limited edition Blu-ray gift set features exclusive Wolverine “Adamantium” bust and $50 gift card for SideshowCollectibles.com! Amazon.com Review Wolverine, fan favorite of the X-Men universe in both comic books and film, gets his own movie vehicle with X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a tale that reaches way, way back into the hairy mutant’s story. Somewhere in the wilds of northwest Canada in the early… |
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Batman Begins (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition) $1.99 Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight’s emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents’ murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who … |
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