Stans signature on a worthless comic book would be worth about the price of the autograph. He was the primaryat times, solewriter for marvel in the 1960s when the company was becoming marvel comics. Adventure into fear 1970 1975 allnew official handbook of the marvel universe a to z 2006 allnew official handbook of the marvel universe a to z. If i were you, id invest in some cgc graded, stan lee signed comics. Stan lee just picked his favorite comic book movie of all.
Three of the four books i got signed i might very well sell, it is that fourth book that means something to me that i shall keep and cherish. Whether a reader is a comic historian or just a big fan, stan lee. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. I used to be embarrassed because i was just a comicbook writer while other people were building bridges or going on. Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of thor. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. How much does stan lees signature add to a comics value. Created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1961, this comic book shows the fantastic fours first adventure.
Relive marvel comics stan lees memorable first pitch at age. In the final years of stan lees life the interest for his autograph got increasingly more in demand. On comic books that you have, the price is primarily determined by the condition of the comic books. The 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world therichest. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world. So how valuable is stan lee s autograph it is only as valuable as what you want to spend. Stan lees daughter is suing her fathers former manager and two other individuals over a sinister plot to take financial advantage of him and steal valuable items of memorabilia, and. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. In 1962, in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, stan lee and steve ditko gave birth to one of the most enduring icons in american popular culture.
Stan lee, american comic book writer best known for his work with marvel comics. Turns out the first appearance of one of the most iconic superheroes is a sound. Stan lees greatest creation was stan lee the washington. With all you need about informations, prices of stan lee comic book value, we always supply the cheapest cost, compare and the best service to you. For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. Stan the man lee, marvel comics s legendary founder, is the writer and cocreator of such timeless characters as the avengers, the xmen, spiderman, iron man, the fantastic four, and the hulk. Has the death of stan lee had an impact on your comic book.
Even better, some guy named stan lee wrote his first ever story for a comic book in this issue. As we commemorate stan lee s passing, take a look back at some of lee s most beloved characters, including famous faces that have entertained the masses on the big screen. Created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1961, this book covers the first adventure of the first family of comic books. It gives the professional buyers and store owners an edgeespecially if theyre looking to corner the market and drive up prices in the future. Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young. The legendary comic book writer helped create one of the most. I love what stan lee has created, but rarity is one of the key hallmarks of a collectibles value.
Extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection. A collection of stan lees works hits auction barrons. Stan lee author of how to draw comics the marvel way. The list is more interesting as a result, and so our editorial decision is final. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on the average valuation of the most reputable comic book price catalogs in the business. Learn more about lees life and career in this article. Stan lee net worth 2020 how much was the legendary comic. Batchelor delves into not only how lee worked as an editor the creative freedom he gave many artists worked to his advantage, too but also how he built himself into a celebrity brand synonymous with the marvel name. Stan lee was an iconic american comic book writer, actor, and entrepreneur, most famous for his marvel comics characters. The following is a list of cameo appearances by stan lee december 28, 1922 november 12, 2018, in marvel comics films, television shows and video games. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Some of the artists who have done signings with him hav.
Aug 12, 2018 even better, some guy named stan lee wrote his first ever story for a comic book in this issue. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Aug 21, 2012 stan lees 25 greatest comic book creations. Nov 12, 2018 a reallife superhero left us monday when stan lee, cocreator, writer, publisher and editor of marvel comics passed away at age 95.
Relive marvel comics stan lees memorable first pitch at. Love him or hate him, he is one of the great figures in comic books and it is easily argued that without stan lee s contributions, comic books would not have been the social force and just plain fun that they were in the 1960 s and certainly marvel would not be, to this day, on top of the heap of comic book companies. A reallife superhero left us monday when stan lee, cocreator, writer, publisher and editor of marvel comics passed away at age 95. The man behind marvel is a thorough primer for the newcomer to the tale of lees legendary 1960s rise. In terms of collector value, honestly not that much. The marvel comic book legend has created hundreds of characters, but one stands above the rest. Sep, 2016 the comic book history of the fictional stan lee. The legendary comic book writer helped create one of. Stan lee owns his own comic book convention, sort of. A prolific comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, lee has also had numerous cameos in nonmarvel films and other media. The man behind marvel is chockfull of a thrilling narrative, stories, and littleknown trivia in the life of stan lee. Encased in a durable comic book slab that protects your prized comic book while allowing you to open, close and reopen for your reading enjoyment. Nov 12, 2018 to try and summarize the comic book career of stan lee is almost impossible. Update 2007 allwinners comics 1941 1947 amazing adult fantasy 1961 1962 amazing adventures 1961 amazing adventures 1970 1976 amazing fantasy 1962 amazing fantasy 15.
Jul 21, 2016 after 75 years in the comic book business, stan lee has picked up his fair share of souvenirs. Stan the man lee, marvel comicss legendary founder, is the writer and cocreator of such timeless characters as the avengers, the xmen, spiderman, iron man, the fantastic four, and the hulk. On a higher priced collectible comic it has less of an effect. Even on comics he didnt have something to do with ive watched countless comics sell on ebay that are signed by stan lee and something that has bothered me recently is that ive watched quite a few comics signed by stan lee go for big bucks even when he wasnt involved in those comics. After 75 years in the comic book business, stan lee has picked up his fair share of souvenirs. Stan lees signature series, cgc graded comics have increased in pricealmost exponentially. Among the hundreds of characters and teams that he helped to create were the fantastic four, spiderman, the hulk, the avengers, daredevil, and the xmen.
Taking the opinion of a comic book store owner doesnt guarantee valuable comic book buying adviceif fact maybe just the opposite. Love him or hate him, he is one of the great figures in comic books and it is easily argued that without stan lees contributions, comic books would not have been the social force and just plain fun that they were in the 1960s and certainly marvel would not be, to this day, on. Stan lee and the rise and fall of the american comic book. As we commemorate stan lees passing, take a look back at some of lees most beloved characters, including famous faces that have entertained the masses on the big screen. He was also the head of marvel comics and the creator or cocreator of dozens of iconic, globally recognized comic characters including spiderman, the fantastic four, iron man, and the hulk. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. He was also the head of marvel comics and the creator or cocreator of dozens of iconic, globally recognized comic characters including spiderman, the. To try and summarize the comic book career of stan lee is almost impossible. In 2012, stan lee and regina carpinelli, founder and ceo of comikaze expo, announced that stan lee would become a partner in the company and soon after comikaze was rebranded as stan lees. Apr 07, 2020 10 most valuable comic books in the world. In 2012, stan lee and regina carpinelli, founder and ceo of comikaze expo, announced that stan lee would become a partner in the company and soon after comikaze was rebranded as stan lees comikaze. Although lee wasnt directly involved in this comic, its still an iconic moment for one of his most famous creations, spiderman, so its common to see him autograph this one. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. The supersheroes that stan lee created the comic book revolutionary, who died this week, pushed against the trope that women in comics should be only victims or.
Oct 28, 2015 the 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world. Get all good price and hot deals of stan lee comic book value here. Discussed are four extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection that you have possibly overlooked. Stan lees 25 greatest comic book creations complex. Stan lee quotes author of how to draw comics the marvel way. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Stan lees signatures do fetch a premium, but not as much as many people think. The man behind marvel is available on amazon in paperback or ebook and is a mustread for comic readers and historians. This stan lee marvel collector comic book features an authentic certified handstamped stan lee autograph signature replica using stan lees hands of respect solvent dna ink. This classic 1963 jack kirby stan lee issue is a piece of comic book history, as it ushers in one of the most popular superhero teams that marvel has ever known.
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