This method has no impact on the inner margin of the original comic books, and lays flat when opened. Double covers tend to fetch a little more than market value. Because they are offensive, salacious, or just plain stupid theres racist imagery, uncomfortable sexuality, and double entendres aplenty across these fifteen comic covers you wont believe were. See more ideas about comic book covers, comic covers and comic books. Buy, value or appraise your comics bid or buy comic books and illustrations for sale, value your item, or request a. Volume 1 volume 2 annuals specials see also variant covers. How rare are double cover cgc comic book collectors chat. Sneak peek at the gangbuster graphic novel comic book covers featuring cartoonist dick kulpas greatest comic character creations. The reason for double covers collectability is due to both scarcity and condition of the interior cover. In comic book binding, each individual issue is treated as a signature. Books george salters covers giant books gold medal books graphic books greatest book covers greatest novels of all time handi books harmony books hillman books hip hop books. Letter col or letter column a feature in a comic book that prints and sometimes responds to letters written by its readers. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want.
Because genuine double covers arent defects, having a second cover doesnt negatively affect the comic s grade. I have a few 1960s dc books with double covers in my collection. Once you have all the materials, the next part is to get the comic book safely into the bag. How rare are double cover comics general cgc comic. Each doublesized collection of i am a hero peels away more unexpected layers to hanazawas. See more ideas about comic books, comics and comic covers. A double cover occurs due to a factory binding mishap where two or more covers are rolled together and stapled with the rest of the book. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Original comic art terms, jargon and lingo explained and illustrated. A double cover occurs due to a factory binding mishap where two or more covers are. They come with 3 deep sturdy covers and diecut handles that.
One is a batman, another is a superman and last is binky teen humour. Artist redraws comic book covers to highlight sexist. Dick kulpas greatest comic characters on comic covers. Double cover error newbie comic collecting questions cgc. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Lenticular covers or flicker covers a comic book cover overlaid with a ridged plastic sheet such that the special artwork underneath appears to move when the cover is tilted at different angles perpendicular to the ridges.
Storing your comics in our comic storage boxes keeps them in an environment that will protect the corners, edges, and flat surfaces. Double covers are rare especially for ga and sa books. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Cover a andy price cover b andy price cover c andy price cover d andy price cover e andy price cover f andy price retailer incentive stephanie buscema subscription variant jill thompson detroit comic book stores wonderworld katie cook double midnight comics amy mebberson dynamic forces andy price ghost variant melanie tingdahl hastings. Not one book i bought off the rack or in a multi pack in the 70s had a double cover. Somehow two and sometimes 3 or more covers get scooped up by the rollers and get bent and stapled to the rest of the book. A good test for whether a comic book cover should be considered.
Covers are by far the most valuable original art pieces. This week we feature the marvelatlas western titles. It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here. Both covers get a grade and the book receives the highest grade listed. This week, our artists paired sonic the hedgehog and sonicrelated characters with other comic book characters. Graphic novel is a term whose definition is hard to pin down, but usually refers to selfcontained, booklength form. Of all the books ive bought and been given, and i must have about 12k15k, i have 2 double covers that i can think of.
Volume one annuals volume two annuals volume three annuals specials see also variant covers. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. This bedding set can be machine washed and tumble dried on a cool setting. A floppy comic is also known as an american comic book.
From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. See more ideas about comic art, free comics and comic books. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use my. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Collecting comics is a fun and rewarding hobby, but after you have a few in your collection, the issue arises over how to store them.
The first two options are to insert the comic into the bag first and then insert the board in behind it or insert the board into the bag first and then insert the comic afterward. I own a couple of double covers, but never submitted one for grading until about 5 months ago make sure you note double cover on your invoice. To use this binding method for a volume of comics, each individual issue must have a. I have space 1999 with a double, and a asm 127 triple covers or more, never even seen one. Not only do you want to protect comics from any type of elements, such as a moist or warm room, you also want to organize them in a way that makes them easy to display, thumb through and show to friends. Not only is the inside cover protected, double covers just fing rock. Issues of the walking dead typically came out monthly and contained 1 part of a story arc. I know it would be worth more, now that its considerably older, but i dont know how much. Basically a comic book with a double cover is the result of a factory binding defect.
Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. Double midnight comics has teamed up with artist ben bishop for an exclusive set of teenage mutant ninja turtles covers now featuring the newest turtle jennika. A mistake in the manufacturing process sometimes results in two or more covers being bound to the same comic book. Titans volume 1 titans volume 2 titans volume 3, titans volume 1, titans volume 2, titans volume 3. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. This is my friends book and he want me to try sell it. Marvel double feature was a reprint title, originally reprinting issues of tales of suspense and giving captain america lead billing on the cover. Double covers are one of the most collectible comic defects. This marvel comics justice double duvet cover is a must for superhero fans of all ages. Here you can find over 23,000 scans of vintage comic book covers, all unwatermarked and yours for the taking. A double, split version, evil twin, multiple copy, clone, robot, modern meets golden age, a giant size or miniature version, alternate reality version, different dimension or a. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your comic collection. It also keeps them away from ultraviolet light, dust, and other airborne pollutants that can destroy or damage them.
Double covers have always been coveted by collectors for their scarcity. I think personally they are cool to have double covers. Ive bought some 80s and 90s double covers for less than you paid. Sc comic book frame 2 pack, acidfree matting, 98% ultraviolet uv protected, insert mat fits comics up to 6 34 x 10 14, sawtooth hanger installed for wall mount, white mat 4.
Western gunfighters 1956, western outlaws, and western outlaws and sheriffs. Our boxes are super strong, properly sized and stackable. The double double comics series were boundtogether remaindered copies of selected dc and marvel comics with covers taken from original dc comics or. Some would have its use restricted only to longform narratives, while at the other extreme are people who use it as a synonym for comics or comic book. The value can vary depending on what title issue the book is.
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