Classics illustrated the comic book price guide for. I see they are selling on ebay, but i dont have access to valuation books like overstreet and having trouble finding a comic valuation site that isnt behind pay wall and actually has the info. The comic followed the plot of the film with images of the films actors rather than ian flemings original novel. Created by albert kanter, the series began publication in 1941 and finished its first run in 1969, producing 169 issues. These include the condition of the comic book, the quality of the printing, as well as whether it is part of a complete series or collection. In 1967, kanter sold his company to twin circles frawley corporation, and by 1971, with 169 publications to its name, the classic era of classics. Collectible classics illustrated comics collectors weekly. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. Jul 11, 2012 value of classics illustrated comic book. Classics illustrated collection lot comic books comic january 1, 1950 by various author. Titles such as the three musketeers, moby dick, robin hood, robinson crusoe, huckleberry finn, the prince and the pauper, macbeth and davy crockett to name just a few. Classics illustrated began in america and ten years later strato publishing based in oadby leicestershire began reprinting them for the uk market.
See more ideas about classic comics, comic book covers and comic books. See more ideas about classic comics, comics and comic book covers. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. Carefully graded and handled by a longtime indiana comic and collectible dealer, ships fast and wellprotected, please contact with any questions before or after your order. Jones tells the stories of the creators, the artists, the writers, and the fans and weaves in quite a. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale.
Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection classics illustrated no. Classics illustrated comic book tom sawyer mark twain golden age comics. Classics illustrated vintage series classic comic store. Following the series demise, various companies reprinted its titles.
Although classics illustrated comic books are major collectible items, the value of each comic from this series varies considerably depending on its physical condition and the publication. Although classics illustrated comic books are major collectible items, the value of each comic from this series varies considerably depending on its physical condition and the publication edition. Classics illustrated, which actually began life as classic comics, was a comic book series that took classic literary works such as moby dick, robinson crusoe and the three musketeers and adapted the storylines into comic panels ideal for young readers. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use. Published from 1941 to 1971, the classics illustrated series adapted famous western literary works into the comic book medium. Join the newsletter to stay uptodate on new features and great deals. Classics illustrated is a comic book series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad.
Issue numbers were based on whichever of gilbertons classic illustrated books were just released out of 169 total with the letter a after it. Classics illustrated the comic book price guide for great. A collection of fourteen comic books published by classics illustrated. It is part of his personal collection of this series, collected by him when he was a youngster. Lets call him mr c as his collection has significant value. How to price classic illustrated comics our pastimes. Please wait for further announcements about voting for new flair images. This set features robinson crusoe by daniel defoe, no. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Find the value of the gilberton publications comic classics illustrated junior volume 1.
This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Collecting british classics illustrated is a great deal more difficult than collecting the us editions and many collectors world wide are still seeking some of the rarer and scarcer titles of this wonderful series. What is the value of some classic illustrated comic books. Values of classics illustrated junior free comic book values. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. The one i have has a price of 15 cents and another one was 25 cents.
Most issues have been reprinted frequently including issues from classic comics run. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Jones tells the stories of the creators, the artists, the writers, and the fans and weaves in quite a bit of the general history of the great age of comics. Mr c collects the classics illustrated series of comic books but does it in a unique way. Classics illustrated, which actually began life as classic comics, was a comic book series that took classic literary works such as moby dick, robinson crusoe and the three musketeers and adapted the storylines into comic panels ideal for young readers the series was the brain child of albert kanter, a russianborn publisher who oversaw the series from its first issue in. The collection includes ivanhoe, castle dangerous, soldiers of fortune, the little savage, the three musketeers, and more. Created by albert kanter, the series began publication in 1941 and finished its first run in 1971, producing 169 issues. This is a comprehensive history of classics illustrated comics comic versions of serious literature that ran from the 1940s to the early 1970s. Complete listing of classics illustrated wikipedia. Ascertaining the value of some classic illustrated comic books is not a straightforward process since there are many criteria used by book dealers and collectors to determine what their monetary value is.
Index status cover scan status 499 covers for 249 issues available. A click on the cover leads to the large cover view, a click on the issue number to the issue data. Classics illustrated 022 the pathfinder comic books. You will receive our email newsletters, promotions and site updates regarding comic. Classics illustrated is an american comic bookmagazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. Stackvariety of 42 classics illustrated 15 cents comic books from the 1960s.
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A cover gallery for the comic book classics illustrated. Thus, the first issue, the story of jesus, began with issue 129a. In 1967, kanter sold his company to twin circles frawley corporation, and by 1971, with 169 publications to its. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. A picture displayed to the left of the stock item is a picture of the actual one for sale click on it for a larger image. Classics illustrated classics central everything is illuminated. What is your classics illustrated junior comic book worth. Get the best deals on silver age classics illustrated comics when you shop the largest online selection at. One in particular is classics illustrated benjamin franklin no 65. When i was searching for it i found that there are a few different kinds. Classics illustrated is an american comic book magazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. Classics illustrated special issue comic books from gilberton.
Comicconnect classic comics classics illustrated v8. In case you are unfamiliar with classics illustrated, it was a series that ran from 1941 to 1971 that took famous books and converted the storyline into a comic book format for younger readers. Reprints are frequently distinguished by the presence of a reorder checklist on a back or inside cover. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Classics illustrated was founded in 1941 by russianborn publisher albert lewis kanter. Please read our image policy before submitting one.
Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Classics illustrated collection lot comic books comic. Confusion arises from the fact that not all us editions were printed, four numbers were used twice and the published order differed from the numerical order on the cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic james fenimore cooper story about a guide in the early 1700s when the french and indian wars were taking place. There are many places you can download classics illustrated comics for free. Unfollow classic illustrated comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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