I wouldn't ever think of a 2nd print as a reprint. To me a 2nd print comes out reasonably soon after the initial 1st print. And a reprint comes out a few years later
I agree, if you can call it a "2nd print", it's not a reprint. an example of this would ASMAnnual 6 he mentioned. Or when you have Comic-Con edition reprints, or the millennium reprints.
TMNT #1 Gamestop Exclusive - Came with the 2007 TMNT Video game.Hard to find in high grade since it came packed with the video game, and most people threw it to the side to play the video game.
Not sure how you feel about Treasury Editions, but most of those are reprints (some of the DCs are even massive Golden Age facsimiles) and are raising in value all the time.
Yeah, there was a limited edition version of Marvel's first Spidey treasury that was signed by Stan Lee and John Romita, Sr. -- one thousand were printed and each one was numbered. Haven't seen pricing data on high-grade copies but I'm sure it's one of the most expensive treasury editions produced.
Im fortunate to have the TNMT #1 (2nd printing). Purchased it new years ago, stuffed it in a magazine box. Learned it had some value, dug it out, had it pressed and got a CGC 9.6. Guess I'll have to let it go sooner or later. Thanks for the video. The records brought back some memories!
Great subject James. It's kind of ironic that early Silver Age reprint books, meant as a cheap way for fans to read comics they could no longer get a hold of, have themselves become valuable and now we can buy reprints of the reprints like DC's Secret Origins reprint titles. Here in Australia a publisher called Newton Comics reprinted a stack of Marvel Silver Age issues in the mid-1970s, some of which are worth several hundred dollars today (but they have to have the bound-in poster). Key Collector lists a few including Avengers and FF as International Editions.
James. This was a fascinating topic. I've never heard about those read-along records. My poor mom could have really used them when I was a kid and learning to read. She had to sit with me while I read my comics, correcting me and explaining what certain words meant. With the records it would have been like sitting me in front of Sesame Street. 😊😊😊😊
I really enjoyed this video, an excellent topic, close to my heart. The Alan Class published, Amazing Stories of Suspense is technically the 1st reprint of Amazing Fantasy #15. It features all the back-up stories from AF #15 but, not the Spidey origin. What it does have is the 1st reprinting of Strange Tales #110 the first appearance of Dr Strange. The highest CGC grade copy of "Out of this World #17 featured was sold a few years back for around a $1,000 and that is graded at 6.5. A near mint copy would probably set you back around $5,000. It is however, extremely unlikely that one will become available any time soon as I believe I'm the only person to own one in that condition but, you never know. 🙂
Very interesting list. I had the Captain Marvel #17 2nd print. I sold it at the height of the pandemic as part of a deal. I received $4,000 for that comic and 3 copies of Clone Wars #1. All raw.
As always, your videos are great. Any chance you've got anymore "biggest drop in prices" videos coming up any time soon? I pulled the trigger on a couple books based off those videos.
I think that the Golden Record Reprints are a good value. Since they were also published in the 60's, they have a very similar look and feel to the original books. But the GR reprints can be owned for only a fraction of the price of the original books. For me personally, I would rather have a high grade copy of a GR reprint book than a beaten up CGC 0.5 or CBCS 0.5 copy of the original.
Maybe you can help me with a few questions. I have two comics I am thinking about getting graded. I’m a new to the grading stuff. How does this process work? How much does it cost to get graded? Who do I send it to?
Hello -- I'm no expert and don't even own a graded, slabbed comic, but I feel comfortable offering a quick overview... There are currently about a half-dozen companies that offer comic book grading services. The best-known of these is Certified Guaranty Company, also known as CGC. The basic process can be pursued in three ways -- 1. You ship your comic(s) to the grading company; 2. You use a middleman, typically a local comic shop, who ships your comic(s) to the grading company; 3. You attend a live event (typically a comic convention) where graders examine your comic(s) while you wait. The grading itself involves one or more purported expert graders carefully examining your comic(s), noting all flaws and arriving at a final, overall grade for each comic. After grading is completed, each comic is placed in a plastic case with a label indicating the comic, the grade, an individual ID number, and, potentially, notes about the specific flaws and noteworthy aspect of the comic. (Because the graders are human beings and the standards are not always super clear, there's always the possibility that the final grade will be lower/higher than other experts would have assigned it.) The cost varies a bit, depending on the grading company used and the exact services and speediness you request. At minimum, you'll spend $50 or so per comic. As far as whom to send the comic to, your first step should be to do some online research concerning the various grading companies and their current services and fees. Also make sure to look over some recent online discussions about the pros and cons of each company. As a general proposition, CGC is the best-known grading company and comics graded by CGC tend to command higher selling prices than comics graded b y other companies. Finally, it's probably counterproductive to submit any comic for grading if it has a current Fair Market Value (FMV) of less than about $100, and $250 is probably a better baseline to use. If in doubt about the FMV of a comic you want to submit, ask someone at a local comic shop, or a fellow collector you trust.
Cost depends on the declared value and over all value . Also having a membership can negate some costs but it's only worth it if your going to be grading dozens of comics every other month or so .
TMNT #1 is on my list to get whenever I hit the lottery,lol😂 no but by the end of this year I will get at least one of my grails, either AMS#129,TMNT#1, Hulk#181,X-men#1 and Cerebus#1.
I wouldn't ever think of a 2nd print as a reprint. To me a 2nd print comes out reasonably soon after the initial 1st print. And a reprint comes out a few years later
I agree, if you can call it a "2nd print", it's not a reprint. an example of this would ASMAnnual 6 he mentioned. Or when you have Comic-Con edition reprints, or the millennium reprints.
I agree
TMNT #1 Gamestop Exclusive - Came with the 2007 TMNT Video game.Hard to find in high grade since it came packed with the video game, and most people threw it to the side to play the video game.
One book you forgot about is venom #3 from the 2018 run, first appearance of knull and first cover as well.
the third print btw ^
I have a horrible suspicion I had those record books when I was a kid.
Not sure how you feel about Treasury Editions, but most of those are reprints (some of the DCs are even massive Golden Age facsimiles) and are raising in value all the time.
Yeah, there was a limited edition version of Marvel's first Spidey treasury that was signed by Stan Lee and John Romita, Sr. -- one thousand were printed and each one was numbered. Haven't seen pricing data on high-grade copies but I'm sure it's one of the most expensive treasury editions produced.
Im fortunate to have the TNMT #1 (2nd printing). Purchased it new years ago, stuffed it in a magazine box. Learned it had some value, dug it out, had it pressed and got a CGC 9.6. Guess I'll have to let it go sooner or later. Thanks for the video. The records brought back some memories!
How about the more affordable "facsimile" issues (like Hulk #1 or # 181). Are those worth collecting?
Yes always grab them up they usually do like 10 or 12 a year from marvel or DC idk about other companies tho.
Great subject James. It's kind of ironic that early Silver Age reprint books, meant as a cheap way for fans to read comics they could no longer get a hold of, have themselves become valuable and now we can buy reprints of the reprints like DC's Secret Origins reprint titles.
Here in Australia a publisher called Newton Comics reprinted a stack of Marvel Silver Age issues in the mid-1970s, some of which are worth several hundred dollars today (but they have to have the bound-in poster). Key Collector lists a few including Avengers and FF as International Editions.
James. This was a fascinating topic. I've never heard about those read-along records. My poor mom could have really used them when I was a kid and learning to read. She had to sit with me while I read my comics, correcting me and explaining what certain words meant. With the records it would have been like sitting me in front of Sesame Street. 😊😊😊😊
There's a difference in 2nd, 3rd, etc printing and a Reprint. They are not the same
Like the Marvel tales annual and fantastic four Thor records reprints.
TMNT 1 had to be on this list. Even my 4th print is expensive.
I've got that Avengers #4 reprint!
Great, vid, James!
I really enjoyed this video, an excellent topic, close to my heart. The Alan Class published, Amazing Stories of Suspense is technically the 1st reprint of Amazing Fantasy #15. It features all the back-up stories from AF #15 but, not the Spidey origin. What it does have is the 1st reprinting of Strange Tales #110 the first appearance of Dr Strange. The highest CGC grade copy of "Out of this World #17 featured was sold a few years back for around a $1,000 and that is graded at 6.5. A near mint copy would probably set you back around $5,000. It is however, extremely unlikely that one will become available any time soon as I believe I'm the only person to own one in that condition but, you never know. 🙂
Hi James! It was great meeting you in person today at Phantasm comics (I was hunting for Spider-Man in the $0.50 bins). Love your content! Thanks!
Very interesting list. I had the Captain Marvel #17 2nd print. I sold it at the height of the pandemic as part of a deal. I received $4,000 for that comic and 3 copies of Clone Wars #1. All raw.
As always, your videos are great. Any chance you've got anymore "biggest drop in prices" videos coming up any time soon? I pulled the trigger on a couple books based off those videos.
I think that the Golden Record Reprints are a good value. Since they were also published in the 60's, they have a very similar look and feel to the original books. But the GR reprints can be owned for only a fraction of the price of the original books. For me personally, I would rather have a high grade copy of a GR reprint book than a beaten up CGC 0.5 or CBCS 0.5 copy of the original.
Love the GRR. Undervalued books from 1960's.
Cool list! I would have totally bet money that TMNT 2nd would be number one, I didn't know about the FF!
Don't know if foreign editions count as reprint but some are definitely worth more than their American counterpart!
😮 I may have to start collecting old comic records.
Edge of the Spiderverse #2 - Comic Bug edition - about $500 or so
Just dropped off a ASM GRR at CGC.....hoping for a 7.5 to 8!!!!!!
Excellent reprints list.
The golden record reprints. Are the values you mentioned just for the comic, or the comic and record?
Interesting vid dude! who would have thought.
you are missing 80 page Giant #8 and Hulk 377 3rd print
Marvel Tales went bi-monthly, not bi-weekly.
Love your videos like this!!
Good info, as always.
Video needs a sequel! good topic. What about Batman 457 2nd print newstand -I think that hovers around $1K range?
Not even close! But yes it is valuable
Maybe you can help me with a few questions. I have two comics I am thinking about getting graded. I’m a new to the grading stuff. How does this process work? How much does it cost to get graded? Who do I send it to?
Hello -- I'm no expert and don't even own a graded, slabbed comic, but I feel comfortable offering a quick overview...
There are currently about a half-dozen companies that offer comic book grading services. The best-known of these is Certified Guaranty Company, also known as CGC.
The basic process can be pursued in three ways -- 1. You ship your comic(s) to the grading company; 2. You use a middleman, typically a local comic shop, who ships your comic(s) to the grading company; 3. You attend a live event (typically a comic convention) where graders examine your comic(s) while you wait.
The grading itself involves one or more purported expert graders carefully examining your comic(s), noting all flaws and arriving at a final, overall grade for each comic. After grading is completed, each comic is placed in a plastic case with a label indicating the comic, the grade, an individual ID number, and, potentially, notes about the specific flaws and noteworthy aspect of the comic. (Because the graders are human beings and the standards are not always super clear, there's always the possibility that the final grade will be lower/higher than other experts would have assigned it.)
The cost varies a bit, depending on the grading company used and the exact services and speediness you request. At minimum, you'll spend $50 or so per comic.
As far as whom to send the comic to, your first step should be to do some online research concerning the various grading companies and their current services and fees. Also make sure to look over some recent online discussions about the pros and cons of each company. As a general proposition, CGC is the best-known grading company and comics graded by CGC tend to command higher selling prices than comics graded b y other companies.
Finally, it's probably counterproductive to submit any comic for grading if it has a current Fair Market Value (FMV) of less than about $100, and $250 is probably a better baseline to use. If in doubt about the FMV of a comic you want to submit, ask someone at a local comic shop, or a fellow collector you trust.
@@reprintranch Thank you so much. This helps out a lot.
Cost depends on the declared value and over all value . Also having a membership can negate some costs but it's only worth it if your going to be grading dozens of comics every other month or so .
Who would have ever thought that a reprint could be worth so much?
Wait chameleon strikes isnt #1 is it I'm almost certain its #3 maybe even 4. I have all of them guess I'll have to check
TMNT #1 is on my list to get whenever I hit the lottery,lol😂 no but by the end of this year I will get at least one of my grails, either AMS#129,TMNT#1, Hulk#181,X-men#1 and Cerebus#1.
That's my lottery book too lol
@@MintHunterComics I will get at least one of my grails by the end of this year even if I have to sell some books to get it
I just snagged an ASM #569 9.0 2nd Print for sub $200
CGC
You missed: Spider-Man 2099 Spider-Man Classics Toybiz Reprint #1
I opted for comics at a raw value of $300 and higher
"I don't know why the first Thor isn't as valuable"... you did know you said Thor, right?
Just ribbing you.
Lol
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I like facsimile comics they are easy to get. 😀👍
Spider man 7 didn't make the list 😂
I have the 45 record read alongs