But thats not the only reason i enjoyed this comic book the. The collector s bible rare record price guide is now fully searchable online and is the perfect companion to the book. Bob bretall has the largest comic book collection in the world. When you own the worlds largest personal comic book collection, with well over 100,000 individual issues, no purchase, short of maybe buying an entire comic book shop, is going to seem particularly.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Check out our video easy to install display system used for record frames, comic book frames, cd frames, dvd frames and movie frames. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. Peter parker has been your friendly neighborhood spiderman since 1962, back when he spun his first web, cracked his first oneliner and won the collective hearts of comic book fans. Welcome to parkers records and comics in cincinnati, ohio. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Comedian wild bill and music aficionado pete pardo are comic book geezers, two long time friends who love to talk about classic comic books. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. The largest collection of comic books includes 101,822 unique items and is owned by bob bretall usa of mission viejo, california, usa. We are dedicated to developing the best invisible record frames and comic book frames displays. Collector taneleer tivan is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics.
Before long, this business needed space to grow a store of its own. Buy sell trade with collectors and dealers of vintage to modern 45s and 78s vinyl records, cds,dvds,music memorabilia and more. We truly believe that comic books and other collectibles like albums are an art and deserve a spot on the wall just as much as that monet print or other fine art. I sent our manager to comiccon to find an artist and i submitted a script. You have hundreds, maybe thousands, of comics in your collection, but how do you keep track of them. Our goal is to be your one stop shop for your comic, graphic novel, magazine, figurine, gaming and collectible needs. Record collector started as one crate of used records, sold by consignment out of a comic book store named barfunkels. Comic book database software, catalog your comic collection. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Twoinone design allows you to hang your comic books on the wall or display them on a shelf threestep assembly makes the process quick and easy. Whether you are a reader or a longtime collector this app has a variety of tools that allows you to organize and catalog your collection.
With 94,268 unique comics amassed over four decades and still growing. I loved this book and if you are a record collector and if you grew up in the age of vinyl records you will like it too. The collector s first appearance and advice apr 21, 2020 the collector is an elder of the universe from the silver age of marvel. Guinness record setting horror game deadly premonition gets a collector s edition for the nintendo switch. Then check our one of our upcoming collector shows. Comic books in power records comicrecord set mycomicshop. Tori amos is no stranger to comic books, as her namechecking of sandman author neil gaiman in the song space dog proves. Weve been serving greater cincinnati locally, but also shipping globally for over 20 years. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Record collector is the worlds leading authority on rare and collectable records. Shows are 11am 4pm with comic books, super hero collectibles, diecasts, old and new toys, sport and. We have a little bit of everything here at comic collection. Comic books, bags, boards and graded plastic cases are not included. Debuting in the silver age of comic books, the character has been featured in over five decades of marvel continuity benicio del toro portrayed the character in the marvel cinematic universe films thor.
Key collector comics free mobile app is the worlds first database and price guide to focus exclusively on key issues. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Eric jaskolka of des moines, iowa has been recognized. Its in the record books a phrase ive heard numerous times in my life now its true about me, im on page 172 of the 2015 book. Bob bretall holds the guinness world record for largest.
The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. The guinness book of world records announced today that theres a new reigning champ for largest collection of comic books. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. In this stream he tells his story about collecting and basically how he got into comics. May 14, 2018 a few weeks ago, on free comic book day, bob bretall came back from his local indie comic shop with about 480 new comics. Reckatz is the comic by a record collector for record collectors about record.
Comic collector live buy, sell, organize comic books. Record frames, comic book frames, cd frames, dvd, video games, and 45 record frames that are invisible and adjustable. He has seen many ups as well as many downs but he has stuck with it all this time. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. Inside the biggest comic book collection in the world.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them. A few weeks ago, on free comic book day, bob bretall came back from his local indie comic shop with about 480 new comics. Includes a 24page full color comic with 45 rpm record. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Guinness world records has recognized one xmen superfan with an uncanny knack for collecting. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comics featuring 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. Fort wayne hobby and collectibles show, fort wayne, indiana. Back to the past collectibles is always on the hunt for pop culture treasures of all sorts, from comic books to rock posters, as well as coins and military items. Comic collector desktop software catalog your comics on.
The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. We carry a large selection of statues and mini figurines. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated collector darren adams, with his rarest of comic books, in his washington. We carry all vinyl lp labels in store and online, cds and dvds in nj usa, collectible vinyl records, rare records, out of print records, cds, dvds. Do you collect vintage to modern comic books,funko pops,records,sports cards or toys. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Sometimes ill do a strip to explain an idea in detail for the artist, but im not an artist myself. With the comic book collector database, inventory, manager app, you can keep track of your entire collection easily. Largest collection of comic books guinness world records. Browse, sort and search your comic collection in various layouts and views. The record store, located in howell nj, is your one stop.
The ultimate music valuation website brought to you by record collector, the uks original monthly music magazine and the worlds leading authority on popular music. More than a year after the british media decreed bob bretall owns the worlds largest comic book collection, its now official. However, in the last few years he has found his enthusiasm waning and more importantly, his heart has just not been in the business anymore. Launched in 1979, it is now the uks longestrunning music magazine. Collector mount wall mounts for games, vinyl, cards and game. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved.
Comic books arent the only items that work with this mounting system. The app offers filters, sorting, and simple management of your comic books. Dec 31, 2018 aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. While some comic collectors may still use note cards or some other paper filing method, others have. We buy and sell new and used vinyl records, cd, dvds online or at our nj usa store. The collectors first appearance and advice apr 21, 2020 the collector is an elder of the universe from the silver age of marvel. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. It was a monster haul, sure, but you have to see it from his perspective. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. Bob bretall tells us all about his massive, recordsetting comic book collection a few weeks ago, on free comic book day, bob bretall came back.
Parkers records and comics has surpassed more than 42,000 vintage. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal. I love their tool that lets you input 1 what you deem the current fair market value of a book and 2 what you got it for, then display the difference. Comic collector s main screen is highly customizable, so that you can make it look the way you want. Apr 3, 2020 new album record display product to be be able to wall mount or display your vinyl records on any wall or any flat surface. Record frames, comic book frames, trading card and sports card frames, cd and dvd frames, that are invisible and adjustable. While it does a nice job of managing your comic database, it does leave a bit to be desired in terms of updating values as the market changes. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. The most valuable comic books in the world its all just. Collectormount record album frame, comic book frame. You can even record your slabbed collection and the app will provide you with fair market value on the book. Apr 06, 2020 organize your comic collection with the commic connect webapp.
Perfect storage solutions for your vinyl records or comic book collections. The early action comics sell much better with supes on the cover. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. See more ideas about record display, comic book display and comic book frames. We buy and sell new and used vinyl, and take pride in offering what we consider to be the finest selections in music. Bob bretall talking about his comic book collection. The above total only includes the number of unique comic books, any duplicates were not included in the total.
The dark world 20 in a midcredits scene, guardians of the galaxy 2014. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. My older brother gave me a coupon good for 10 comics when i was eight. Multiple layouts for the main screen folder, list and details panels. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Other customers have used the comic mount for matchbox cars or other packaged toys, childrens artwork, books, vinyl records, album covers, graphic novels, magazines, playbills, award certificates, home decor items, and framed products. It took till 2004 to do a book, and i just jumped in. Comic collector bob bretall has one massive collection. We buy collectibles well pay top dollar for your dusty treasures and were always buying.
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Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Choosing the best comic collecting software for you. We specialize in the design and manufacture of collection protection supplies and have archival and nonarchival storage options, as well as specialized shipping supplies for your comics, records, trading cards, movie posters, postcards and more. The record collector online music store for vinyl records. Our online comic book and record store provides users all around the world with access to exclusive 45s and comics. Everything you need as a collector of valuable comics or highlysought after issues including speculation books is combined into one resource. Fort wayne hobby and collectibles show home facebook. Record collector is the physical release music destination of iowa city, iowa. Guinness recordsetting horror game deadly premonition gets a.
We found just enough room on prentiss street to house our expanding collection. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Comicconnect the online marketplace for comic buyers. Original artwork of the first ever flash gordon comic has. Record album frame and comic book frame display invisible. The record store did start out as a record store in howell, 30 years ago. Our aim is to make collectors out of enthusiasts, and enthusiasts out of collectors. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Romany house specializes in wooden laser cut storage bins, storage and crates. Free online comic book and action figures database to. Just login to the connect website with your browser, on any computer or mobile device. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Famous book collectors books and bidders book collecting is an activity that dates back to the renaissance, in the 15th century, when the educated elite amassed collections of illuminated manuscripts to display both their wealth and knowledge.
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