How To Sell Your Old 80s Comics

The rise of the comic book started more than a century ago with the release of the first superhero comic. Debuting in 1934, Mandrake the Magician was the World’s First Comic Book Superhero. Fun Fact, Action Comics #1 was released four years later in 1938, featuring the first appearance of Superman. Right after his release, Superman became the most famous superhero worldwide and his success ignited the spark with multiple superhero comic books flooding the market.

D.C. Comics debuted in 1934 while Marvel Comics began a few years later in 1941 as Timely Comics. Characters from both franchises such as Batman, Wonder Woman, and Spider-an, became massive hits. Ever since the ‘60s, both Marvel and D.C. Comics have grown into thousands of original characters each with a uniquely different storyline. These characters became massive and eventually evolved into full-blown franchises.

Starting from the first-ever comic release, comic books are divided into four main ages,

• Golden Age (1935 to 1956)
• Silver Age (1956 to 1970)
• Bronze Age (1970 to 1985)
• Modern Age (1985 to Present Day)

The most common myth about the age of comic books:

“The older a comic book is, the more value it has.”

However, that’s not how it works. The actual value of a comic book mostly relies on its scarcity and significance in the comic book realm. Many Bronze or Modern Age comic books might have a relatively higher value than a less significant Silver or Golden Age comic book.

Most modern-day adults were kids growing up in the ‘80s and, like most children, were constantly reading and collecting comic books. After some time, adulting struck them and their prized possessions made their way to the attic with their other childhood possessions. This is why most comic book collections are filled with Bronze Age comic books.

The Vibrant Age of Pop Culture. The 1980s!

Most common comic books belong to the vibrant ‘80s. This is mainly because the 1980s were the age of pop culture, vibrance, and happiness. The comic book industry boomed and matured completely, leading to well-circulated, highly sought-after comics.

If you are a comic book collector or have a bunch of comic books, there is a high chance that you own a bunch of comic books that belong to the 1980s.

If you have a bunch of old ‘80s comic books, Sparkle City Comics provides all kinds of comic-related services. We can evaluate, appraise, and purchase your comic book collection on the spot with the best possible rates. All you need to do is down below; the process is FAST and EASY!

Sell your old 80s comic books

The 1980s are divided into two main comic book ages, The Bronze and the Modern Age. Comics published between the 1980s to 1985s fall within the Bronze Age while comics published from 1986 to 1989 belong to the Modern Age.

Ready to Sell your old 1980s comics for the best price possible. Kindly follow the steps below:

1) Make Sure Everything Is Organized

Big or small, organizing your comic book collection is the first step in evaluating your entire collection. No matter where and who you sell, the buyer would like to know what you are selling. Organizing your collection would make it easier to document and catalog it without missing anything. The best time to organize and store your comics is right now. Comic books that aren’t stored properly tend to lose their condition. Hence, their value. Properly stored comics make the entire process significantly faster and much easier. It also ensures that your comics retain their value for as long as possible.

2) Have A Basic Outline of What You’re Selling

Once you have organized everything, make sure to have a basic outline of what you are selling. Be specific and try to include as much as you can about the collection, for example, titles, years, and condition of your comic books. In this manner, you will attract potential buyers as they know what the collection has.

According to Sparkle City Comics data, 90 percent of buyers avoid running down on large collections to avoid the risk of finding nothing valuable. However, we believe that every comic book carries its value, and you definitely have something valuable for the right people. If you own a key comic, it is best to flaunt that to buyers and make sure it’s not hidden.

3) Decide Where You’re Going to Sell Them

Once you have organized your collection, you have to figure out where to sell. It is a common saying that the true value of an item is how much someone is paying for it. For that, you must find potential buyers on various platforms like Craigslist and eBay. You can also find some local options such as comic book stores and pawn shops who are always buying collections.

In the end, it all comes down to how much time and effort you want to put into selling your comic book collection. How much value do you want out of your comic book collection? And lastly, how quickly you want your collection to sell.

Beware! Just like every business out there, there are good people and bad people. Similarly, there are tons of bad people out there who might rip you off on your precious comic collection. Thus, finding the right dealer with a proven track record and comic market history should be your way to go.

4) Reach Out To Us At Sparkle City Comics

No collection big or small, Sparkle City Comics is always buying comic book collections. We are one of the oldest comic book stores out there. For the past 25 years, Sparkle City has been committed to providing our customers with the best possible value for their comic book collections.

Sparkle City Comics specializes in buying all kinds of 1980s comics. We have a streamlined buying process that is fast, and easy while offering top dollar for your 80s comics.

Ready to sell your 1980s comics to Sparkle City? Please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Give us a call at 800-743-9205 or fill out our seller inquiry form.