I disagree a little.
The market is horrendous but I think the growth and legitimacy of comic book films and BECAUSE of the digital age online comics/scans... classic paper comics in good condition will always be worth something...and no matter what its not what its really worth.
Its how much you can get them to pay.
I have a couple thousand bagged boarded and boxed and I want to actually sit down a go through them complete some runs and leave them for my kids.
I really need a good comic database I searched and couldn't find one, I 'm gonna post a request.
good luck you should try to sell a couple on here...you might get a better deal then ebay and its probably safer then Craigslist.
I may even cop some since I'm in NY myself.
I've been selling comics since I was first allowed to go outside. The market is really bad. I'm not saying this in theory. I have seen big time comic book spenders like Mac and Mike (History Channel) in Brooklyn get books that are worth $4,000 get them for as low as $200. Had the cat said...$201...they would have told him peace.
Friday is the comic con...You know what ppl want and will shell out cash for 'TWD' issues...this is from the store postings, online request and comments in the comic forums.
These are the last stores that are actually buying...
Action Comics
337 E 81st St., New York, NY 10028 (212) 639-1976
Located in a moldy basement, they have a fairly small collection of comics. The one person behind the counter was not amicable.
Alex's MVP Cards
256 East 89th Street, New York, NY 10128 (212) 831-2273
A small place with a modest collection of comics and cards.
Chameleon Comics
3 Maiden Lane FL 1, New York, NY 10038 (212) 587-3411
Small, new stuff mostly. Virtually no back issues, some trades. They do have a helpful staff.
Collector's Kingdom
170 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002 (212) 677-6431
A very small collection. Located right around the block from the Williamsburg bridge.
Cosmic Comics
36 East 23rd Street FL 2, New York, NY 10010 (212) 460-5322
A pretty good store, with lots of manga titles and lots of "mature" stuff. A decent collection all around, but the place was disorganized and the manager not welcoming.
Forbidden Planet
840 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 (212) 473-1576
They have all the new stuff, a decent amount of trade paperbacks, but absolutely no back issues. They also have some cool figurines and other collectibles. However, there is no reason to go here (unless you want one of those finely detailed figures) when you could go to St. Mark's just a few blocks away.
Four Color Comics
115 West 27th Street FL 8, New York, NY 10001 (212) 675-6990
They sell only Silver and Golden age comics but do not have a walk-in store. By appointment only.
Funny Business Comics
660 Amsterdam Avenue # B, New York, NY 10025 (212) 799-9477
A tiny place, quite disarrayed. They buy and sell used comics but mostly sell opera-related products. Yes, I said opera.
Gotham City Comics Inc
800 Lexington Avenue FL 2, New York, NY 10021 (212) 980-0009
Kind of a small place, but they have a decent collection of comics.
Its Another Hit
131 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001 (212) 564-4111
A lot of baseball cards and collectibles, the comic selection is okay.
Jim Hanley's Universe
4 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001 (212) 268-7088
They have an excellent collection of new titles and trade paperbacks. All affectionados in the city should check it out.
Manhattan Comic's & Cards
228 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011 (212) 243-9349
They have a decent collection, some back issues, some old periodicals. They also have some statuettes and other collectibles.
Metropolis Comics-Collectibles
873 Broadway # 201, New York, NY 10003 (212) 260-4147
Mail-order Only.
Midtown Comics
200 West 40th Street, New York, NY 10018 (212) 302-8192
Spacious and new-looking, it occupies the second and third floors of the building. They have a super collection of current titles and easy-to-access, well-organized back issues. The selection of back issues and trade paperbacks is decent but not spectacular. Also there is a nice gathering of collectibles, t-shirts, and cassettes containing old genre favorites. Some of these TV shows may be hard to obtain elsewhere. The top floor is devoted entirely to toys, collectibles, and magazines, but the best thing about Midtown is that you can easily become a member (your birthday is your membership number) and for every one hundred dollars you spend, you get your next twenty dollars worth of comics free. Perfect for the fanboy who spends a ton on comics.
New City Comics
836 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 (212) 928-3186
They have few comics, but a lot of baseball cards.
Roger's Time Machine
207 West 14th Street FL 2, New York, NY 10011 (212) 691-0380
A lot of obscure back issues, but not strong on much else. The place is also a little messy. On the upside they have plenty of old sci-fi periodicals. They also have old adult magazines.
Sleep of Reason Comics
47 West 8th Street FL 2, New York, NY 10011 (212) 982-7901
A good all around store, they have new titles, back issues, action figures and some cool trade paperbacks. Considering the small size of the place, they are fairly well-stocked. They also have some old sci-fi periodicals. The staff was friendly.
St Marks Comics
11 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10003 (212) 598-9439
They have an excellent selection of both back issues and trade paperbacks, but their back issues are difficult to access due to cramped space. They also possess the whole spectrum of current titles and the staff is very helpful. It is not a particularly large or new-looking store, though this should not deter you from considering the first-rate selection. They also have lots of cool collectibles. There is a smaller, less impressive location at 150 Chambers St.
Village Comics
214 Sullivan Street 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012 (212) 473-3010
A great deal of cool statuettes, models, and other collectibles. But the comic selection is not very impressive and the back issues are a mess. Also, they have a pretty sizable "adults only" section and some cool old horror books.
...with that said...they will give you 20 to 40 cent on the dollar. Most ppl go for store credit.
I went TPB and digital. Single issues are just not worth it anymore.
; a couple #1s as many of us had but suspected btwn that whole reprint thing back then {w/ the SpiderMan face I think} & the gradual decline in values through time & technology would lessen, but not That bad.
