Marvel Comic Titles

Most Popular Titles

Amazing Fantasy #15

1962

Amazing Spider-Man #14

1964

Daredevil #1

1962

Fantastic Four #1

1961

Fantastic Four #48

1966

Fantastic Four #52

1966

Incredible Hulk #1

1962

Tales of Suspense #39

1963

Tales to Astonish #27

1962

Amazing Spider-Man #1

1963

X-Men #1

1963

X-Men #4

1964

Journey Into Mystery #83

1962

Daredevil #1

1964

MARVEL COMICS PRICE GUIDE

Understanding the prices of Marvel comic books is important for collectors and sellers. Valuing a comic is more challenging than it might seem because of numerous factors involved, such as condition, rarity, and market demand. The process of determining a comic’s value is complicated and requires expertise to ensure accuracy. Using a Marvel comics price guide can be a helpful starting point, but it’s important to understand that these guides are just one tool among many, for all those willing to sell comic books.

MARVEL COMIC BOOK VALUES

Determining the Marvel comic books value involves looking at several factors. Classic issues, especially those featuring first appearances of major characters, tend to be the most valuable. For instance, “Marvel Comics #1” (1939), featuring the first appearance of the Human Torch, is highly prized and has sold for over $2.4 million in top condition. Similarly, “Incredible Hulk #181,” the first full appearance of Wolverine, can fetch up to $150,000 for a flawless comic that is graded a CGC 9.9. Meanwhile, more modern comics generally have less value unless they are limited editions or significant events.

Using a Marvel comic book price guide can provide an initial estimate, but for precise valuation, especially for rare or high-value comics, consulting multiple sources and a professional is required.

WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE MARVEL COMIC BOOK

The most valuable Marvel comic book to date is “Marvel Comics #1,” published in 1939 by Timely Publications, which later became Marvel Comics. This issue features the first appearances of the Human Torch, Ka-Zar, and the Angel. A unique aspect of this comic is its iconic cover by Bill Everett, which has become a significant piece of comic book history.

Key details about Marvel Comics #1:

Publication Date. October 1939
Significance. First appearance of key characters like the Human Torch
Highest Sold Price. A CGC 9.2 graded copy sold for $2.427 million, making it one of the most expensive comics ever sold.

The marvel comic book value of this issue reflects its historical importance and rarity.

GET A FREE MARVEL COMicAPPRAISAL FROM COMIC BUYING CENTER

At Comic Buying Center, we make it easier for you to determine the value of your Marvel comic books by offering a FREE comic book appraisal. Our appraisals are done by professionals, providing accuracy and expertise that surpasses trying to figure out the values yourself. This service is especially beneficial if you lack the necessary experience and knowledge. Understanding the values of Marvel comics can be challenging because of factors like condition, rarity, and market demand. Let us help you accurately assess the marvel comics books value of your collection. At Comic Buying Center, we offer a Marvel comics price guide free of charge to assist you. Our professional appraisals provide a more precise understanding of your comics’ worth, so you make informed decisions.

Our Reviews

Comic Buying Center

4.9

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Niloy Roy

20:40 01 Nov 24

I’ve been coming to CBC for my years in Chicago. It really is the city’s best kept severer, Peter, Mike, Chris, Dorian are just amazing people and help you out with anything you need. It always is nice to have a free snack and drink too while you are hunting. This is a go to for comic book collectors, and should be a stop for anyone who’s visiting Chicago!

George Jadwin

15:37 20 Oct 24

Kent

03:14 19 Oct 24

Always friendly and super clean store and the staff is very informed and great prices and willing to work with you ..go and see this amazing store!!

Kent

05:37 13 Oct 24

Karl Navarro

20:52 10 Oct 24

this is the best place in the world for the classic video games and there comic collection is so vast anybody can find something to enjoy and the staff is so helpful and friendly it’s like talking with friends- Griffin

Hobby Addict

00:13 02 Oct 24

Nice store with lots of great deals. Excellent service, fair deal on trade in, fast appraisal. Would recommend. Thanks Mike

Leslie Ann Kalvass

16:45 24 Sep 24

Professional and resourceful business! I will recommend for special Star Wars collector gifts and wide variety of comic books!

David Priest

18:43 21 Sep 24

M S

14:25 21 Sep 24

Massive stock of comic books. Also trade paperbacks and games. Very cool place and the thebpeople there are extremely friendly.

Mike Gallo

00:53 12 Sep 24

Mike, Pete, and Dorian (sp?) were fantastic to deal with!! These folks really know their stuff about comics AND video games, and were really great people on top of it. Highly recommended if you have a video game or comic (or Magic the Gathering!!) need! Check them out and give them a call! A++ experience!

Rebecca Smith

20:05 25 Aug 24

Has a pleasant comic and MTG card selling experience. Mike and Dorian sat with us in a room dedicated to the process, and went through all our items. They used live pricing estimates, sharing their on line sources with us, and explained their offers. They were friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable.

Adrian Garcia

19:38 06 Aug 24

Friendly, inviting, helpful, and fair. I am very happy that I found Comic Buying Center. They have efficiently reviewed and fairly assessed my collections and handled everything with respect and care. They quickly gained my trust and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to appraise and/or sell their own collections.

David Stuart

21:25 05 Aug 24

The epitome of geeked out Comic Capitalism. For those of us who grew up with these incredible pieces of art AND storytelling, this is the quintessential distribution center for collectors and just plain nostalgic folk. There are incredible displays for the wandering eye and bins and bins of cost effective illustrated options. Every imaginable comic and illustrated novel….available here. Collectibles galore. Sometimes it feels like a capitalistic museum from the Marvel and DC universe. Enjoy this little gem on the outskirts of Libertyville, right off of RT176 coupla blocks east of RT21.

Ronj Johnson

20:50 05 Aug 24

Nice place good people…but only 50% for your best…brought in 490.he took 20.payed half what worth.. Should at least do 65% and the rest wanted to pay 150…only go if your desperate..can sell higher end comics yourself. Or pass them down.kind of felt stupid letting comics go I had 50 years go like that.and only the best ones.

Kevin Ziffra

18:17 04 Aug 24

I wanted to give a big shout out to the Comic Buying Center in Libertyville. I recently decided to part with a 251 issue comic book collection that I inherited 7 years ago when my father passed. I first did my own research with the Overstreet Guide. I subsequently brought my collection in for a free evaluation. I interacted with Mike and Pete and they were extremely knowledgable and professional. I felt that they offered me a fairly valuation for my collection which contained some rare and marketable issues. I chose to seek out a second opinion from a local comic book seller which was a nightmare. I was advised that I had nothing of value and offered $100 for my entire collection. This was either a dishonest attempt to obtain my collection for essentially nothing or the owner doesn’t really know his business. I returned to the Comic Buying Center and was paid $5,000 for my collection. Pete is a very honest and professional individual and I would recommend him and his business without hesitation. As my story above illustrates, there are many others in this business who are not so forthright. Choose carefully!

Adam Braeckman

18:10 20 Jul 24

Very easy to work with. Gave me a fair price on a large collection of modern comics and graphic novels. Would definitely work with them again.

Tim Rooney

17:56 11 May 24

Friendly and very welcoming place.I brought in my old TMNT collection to get it appraised. Peter is very knowledgeable. Taught me a bunch!Made me a fair offer with a great explanation of how he came to that.Cool place to check out for the serious or casual collector especially if you are looking for back issues.

Cheryl Van Houghton

18:39 09 May 24

This is the place to deal with professionals! I recently dealt with Peter and Dorian with my sale.They we’re both so knowledgeable and professional- not to mention friendly. The whole staff has the same professionalism.Peter was more than fair with his offer.He laid out ally options and with no pressure.They really do care about you as a customer…I highly recommend doing business with them if you are looking to buy or sell- go in and be amazed!! Their showroom is very impressive.They also offer free beverages! Such a pleasure to deal with. I am so happy I found them!!! And will be doing more business with them.5 stars across the board Thank all of you!

Stephen Puklin

22:58 29 Apr 24

Peter is awesome. I highly recommend his shop. I had a large comic collection that I had been hanging on to since the mid-90s, and I finally decided to sell it. As he appraised my collection, Peter took the time to explain to me what some of the key comics were worth and why. I found him to be very knowledgeable and very honest ( something you won’t always find from people in his line of work).

fitzpatrick fortis sub fortis

09:37 12 Jan 24

Had some comics to sell for a relative. Explained the whole process up front. Great, easy, smooth, experience. Thank you.

Joe Friedenson

01:03 05 Jan 24

Mike Mulvey

14:48 26 Dec 23

I came here on my lunch break and this place is awesome! Staff was super friendly. The selection of comics and trades was insane. Even their binder of MTG cards had a great selection. I plan on going back very soon!

Darksiderkid12 _

17:54 16 Dec 23

Huge selection

sajay kanapilly

04:36 14 Dec 23

Wonderful experience at Comic Buying Center today! I contacted Mike and we set an appointment to possibly sell my comics. Mike was so knowledgeable and friendly. He showed me around the store, offered me something to drink and walked me thru the buying process. HONEST. Very refreshing to experience. He offered me a great and fair price and we were done. It was so relaxed we ended up talking a little about our lives outside of comics. Great time today. Thanks Mike!

Cris Hauck

15:08 07 Oct 23

I was recently tasked with selling the large comics collection (around 7000 comics), of a relative’s estate. It was almost all DC silver age comics. Peter came to my home in Wisconsin and carefully walked through the process with me and made a very fair offer that day. His knowledge, experience and thoughtfulness made this a very pleasant experience. I’m so glad I called them first!

Jim Markus

16:29 05 Oct 23

K R

16:08 27 Sep 23

This place is amazing! I can spend hours going through the hundreds of back issues in stock and constantly find amazing issues for cheap. I love visiting this place!

Sue Pechan

17:43 21 Sep 23

Mike is very nice, and he has lots of stuff for sale.

Matthew Glassmaker

22:31 14 Sep 23

Very pleasant people to deal with. First time doing business with and couldn’t have been more smooth.

Bears

01:27 17 Aug 23

They drove out to me to buy my comics. They were very fair, knowledgeable, and friendly. I plan on continuing to do business with them and I would strongly recommend them if you are buying or selling comics!

Martin Boyer

20:52 28 Jul 23

Very impressed with this center, and their expertise in comics. Mike and the team were very welcoming, from my initial phone call to my store visit. Gave me a very fair price on my small collection, and showed me cool items that I hope to return to take a look at.Thank you!

Jeff H

12:02 22 Jul 23

Selling my collection to these guys was a very pleasant experience. I got a fair price for my comics and, I’m glad they’ll go to collectors who’ll value them. I highly recommend this company.

Kari Frazier

18:00 19 Apr 22

Randomly stopped by because we saw the “Comics 4 Less Store OPEN” sign on the street. A little weird to get into the building because there’s no other signage, but the comics inside were awesome! $2 for issues, $5 for trades. Great quality and selection. Really nice guys too! Definitely will come back.

You can visit us

We are available to appraise and/or purchase your collectables from Monday through Saturday 10 am until 5 pm. If those times don’t work for you, we can try to accommodate your schedule. We always recommend making an appointment with us, but it is not necessary.

A man who knows a lot about comics

Pete Przysiezny, owner of Comic Buying Center, has been buying and selling comics and collectibles for over 30 years. He lives in Northern Illinois and specializes in buying large comic book collections. He has a vast knowledge of all eras and types of comic books ranging from the 1930s to the 2000s. Pete spent his childhood going to comic book conventions with his father, so you could say he was raised in the industry. Pete and his wife, Jessica started the business and continue to work together on building the business. They have one child and enjoy traveling all over the world. Pete is a collector of comic books, sport cards, star wars toys and video games.

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Phone

888-88-COMIC

Message Us

info@comicbuyingcenter.com

Address

624 E Park Ave Ste D, Libertyville, IL 60048

Opening Hours

Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm