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. What are everyones thoughts on date stamps such as these. A history of comic books and superheroes on stamps all. This book complements the colorful new classic collection series of us postal service commemorative stamps featuring 20 of the most beloved charactersin comics first 50 years.
All ten original super hero pencil sketches by alan davis printed. Marvel value stamps illustrated history book coming in 2020. Arrival date stamps were part of the normal distribution process for comic books, and should not factor in to the technical grade. Refer to the overstreet comic book price guide to assess the value of your collection. This sheet honors comic strips created within the first 50 years of comics, from 1895 to 1945.
Comics united states stamps 32 cent denomination for sale ebay. The strips, as well as their characters, may have changed over the years, yet each remains an enduring classic. Beginning in march 1974, marvel began printing a value stamp on the letters page of every title. Jul 19, 2019 forgotten xmen, marvel classic stamps, stickers and minicomics for 2020. Ten of the stamps on this pane show covers of classic comic books devoted to the exploits of marvel super heroes. Buy usps comic strip classics collectible stamp sheet of 20 32 stamps scott 3000. Royal mail stamps 2019 marvel comics all about stamps.
Smaller than a postage stamp, and sold in gumball machines across the country, these six books told the quirky origin stories of marvels most beloved characters at that time. Four special panes which include all fifteen marvel stamps as well as a pane of definitive stamps with the iconic comics code authority seal of approval which used to be appear prominently on comic book covers at the centre. The series b stamps were 100 puzzle pieces that could be put together. What is the value of a pane of 1995 comic strip classics. This checklist is an effort to list every marvel comic published between march 1974 and november 1975 that contains a series a stamp. In fact, comic strips are considered one of americas only indigenous art forms.
Note that the marketability of any comic book can change based on time, the popularity of the character or characters, collector demand, etc. The hobbizine comic book value guide provides market prices for stamps in all grades from good to mint. Formerly classics incorporated, the company was established as ccs in 20 as part of its relocation to sarasota, florida. Each of these 20 stamps features a comic strip classic. How to price classic illustrated comics our pastimes. The original marvel value stamp program ran in two series from 19741976, with each series featuring 100 stamps printed in different issues of marvel comics at the time. Classic marvel comics minibooks to be rereleased as. For stamps, collectibles and gifts with fast delivery, discover shop. They give some clue as to the provenance of a book. Jul 26, 2017 the original marvel value stamp program ran in two series from 19741976, with each series featuring 100 stamps printed in different issues of marvel comics at the time. Ten of the stamps on this pane show covers of classic comic books devoted to the. Treat the marvel super fan in your life to this superb presentation pack which includes all 15 of royal mails brand new marvel stamps illustrated by alan davis. The heyday of comic book mail order ads lasted from the 1950s to the 1980s. See more ideas about stamp collecting, stamp and postage stamps.
They also sold a stamp book for 50 cents, to cover postage and manhandling, in which collectors could put their stamps. Forum comic books comic strips fanzines nonenglish british story papers old time radio. Archie, beetle bailey, dennis the menace, garfield and calvin and hobbes. Mint m, near mint nm, very fine vf, fine fn, very good vg, good g, and fair f. Plus royal mails stamp collector sheet which includes all. The physical condition of comic books are rated as follows on a descending scale. Rate the physical condition of each classics illustrated comic book using a comics grading guide. Comic book characters are given their own stamps by the royal mail.
Spiderman, the hulk, the submariner, the fantastic four, captain america, silver surfer, spiderwoman, iron man, elektra, wolverine, daredevil, and the xmen. It is reported that 86 million adults and 17 million children in the u. In 1966, marvel printed what the guinness book of world records certified as the worlds smallest comic books. It also includes four issues from december 1975 which contained series a stamps. The stamps were arranged in five tiers with four stamps to a tier. Forgotten xmen, marvel classic stamps, stickers and mini. 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. Marvel reviving collectors stamps program after 40 years. The comic book may be almost 100 years old but the unique combination of literature and art is as popular as ever, and the characters have been celebrated on a growing number of stamps, as this longerread thematics guide reveals. Comics us stamp sheets 32 cent denomination for sale ebay. Published from 1941 to 1971, the classics illustrated series adapted famous western literary works into the comic book medium.
Usps comic book icon stamps dc super heroes 20stamp sheet batman superman flash. Comic book stamps for postage 10 x royal mail 1st class stamps. The preliminary art featured a few stamps that did not make the final release, they were doonesbury, pogo, the far side, garfield, calvin and hobbes, beetle bailey and peanuts. Browse our collectibles auctions stamps auctions, where youll find assortment of stamps, usa 3 x 5 flag, stamps, lot of jamaican money themed envelopes 1st day, stamp collection. The 100 stamps in series a could be clipped from the letters pages of various marvel comic book titles and then taped into a 16page stamp book which marvel sold through the mail.
For decades, super heroes have been nearly synonymous with the comic book medium. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s. Add comic stamps to all your different types of stationery. 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. Donald and the boys are visiting an hotel in an avalanche prone area. Restoration is the treatment that returns a comic book to a known or assumed state through the addition of. Find rubber stamps and selfinking stamps at zazzle today. The comic strip classics series of commemorative postage stamps was issued by the us postal service on october 1, 1995 to honor the centennial of the newspaper comic strip. Through the fascination stories depicted on postage stamps we may accompany exporeres ot unknown counties, travel on dangerous missions, learn about our favorite sports, strange customs. What is the value of a pane of 1995 comic strip classics stamps. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal company. Collectible super heroes stamps 2006 usps comic books. The twenty stamps all are listed in the scott catalogue as no.
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In 1974, marvel comics publisher stan lee devised an ingenious promotional campaignmarvel value stamps, which appeared on the letters pages of their monthly comics. I was never one for the comics section of the newspaper except for marmaduke, i love marmaduke, but i must say that these sunday funnies postage. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. Corto maltese comic, book stamp, ex libris stamp, comic stamp, library stamp, exlibris rubber stamp,bookplate stamp, custom rubber stamp. Marvel value stamps illustrated history book coming in. This wide selection of comic books and illustrations including classics from xmen, the submariner, the incredible hulk, superman, batman and iron man is diverse and makes it possible to find certain copies that are hard to come by.
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The most common comic book stamps material is brass. Comics with datestamps coin and comic book price guide. Restricted to strips created before 1950, the series featured drawings of comic strip characters with their logos. The prices found here are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in collecting publications, and public auction results. All ten original super hero pencil sketches by alan davis printed behind each. The series b stamps were 100 puzzle pieces that could be put together to form 10 larger images in a second stamp book. A history of comic books and superheroes on stamps all about. Find rare and collectible items and locate auctions near you. This touched me since it is near to my heart, as my father has been a stamp collector his entire life. Out of the many hundreds of different objects offered in comic book mail order ads over the years, we have selected our picks of the ten best.
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