Pawn Stars: 15 SUPER RARE MARVEL COMICS
Pawn Stars・62 minutes read
A variety of valuable comic books and collectibles are brought into a pawn shop for evaluation and potential sale, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Negotiations, expert assessments, and sentimental attachments play a significant role in determining the final value and sale of these items.
Insights
- Stan Lee authenticates a Spider-Man comic strip for $5,000 after negotiations starting at $10,000, showcasing the significance of his involvement in the comic book world.
- The expert values a Thor comic book at $60,000, eventually settling at $40,000, highlighting the importance of expert appraisal in determining comic book worth.
- A collection of Incredible Hulk comics, despite potential high value, is assessed at $36,000, emphasizing the impact of comic condition on pricing and negotiation outcomes.
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Summary
00:00
Stan Lee Comic Strip Negotiations and Appraisals
- A Spider-Man comic strip from the 70s signed by Stan Lee is brought into the shop.
- The owner heads to the Avengers Station to meet Stan Lee.
- Negotiations for the comic strip price start at $10,000 but settle at $5,000 after authentication.
- Stan Lee authenticates the comic strip.
- Another customer brings in a valuable Spider-Man comic book, aiming to sell it for $16,000, but the shop offers only $7,000 due to its condition.
- A Thor comic book, the first appearance of the character, is brought in for appraisal, with an asking price of $100,000.
- The expert values the Thor comic at $60,000 and offers $30,000, eventually settling at $40,000.
- The owner plans to use the money for travel and bills.
- A collection of Incredible Hulk comics is presented, including the original number one issue, with an asking price of $40,000.
- Concerns arise about the devaluation of a comic book signed by Stan Lee, as collectors prefer pristine copies.
14:23
Comic Book Evaluation: Hulk, Avengers, Thor replicas
- The comic books were valued at 40 grand, prompting Corey to call in an expert for evaluation.
- The expert assessed the Hulk comic books, noting a tear and creases but overall good condition.
- A high-grade Hulk comic could be worth $375,000, but the evaluated one was around $36,000.
- Despite wanting $40,000, the seller was offered $35,000, which was eventually reduced to $36,000.
- The seller decided to keep the comics after the expert declined the $40,000 offer.
- Another individual brought in seven boxes of comic books inherited from their uncle for evaluation.
- The expert found the comics to be common and valued them at about $200, with the bulk priced at five cents each.
- The seller accepted $500 for the comics, hoping to make a profit in the long run.
- A seller brought in replicas of Thor's hammer and helmet, believed to be from the movie, for $8,000.
- The expert confirmed the replicas were from a reputable company and could fetch around $6,000 for both.
- Vintage comic books, Avengers #1 and Giant-Size X-Men #1, were brought in for sale, with the seller asking for $4,600 and $1,200 respectively.
29:01
"Comic Book Grading: CGC Assessment Importance"
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a reputable grading company, CGC, assess the comic books for accurate grading.
- The comic books in question are Avengers #1 from September 1963 and Giant-Size X-Men #1 from 1975, featuring first appearances of popular characters like Nightcrawler, Colossus, Storm, and Wolverine.
- Avengers #1 marked Marvel's resurgence in the superhero genre by uniting various characters from separate series into a superhero team.
- The speaker expresses interest in selling the comic books but is uncertain about their grades and values.
- The comic books include sketches and signatures by Stan Lee, a significant figure in comic book history who created iconic characters like Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the Avengers.
- The expert appraiser values the comic books with Stan Lee's signatures at around $800 to $1,000 for the group.
- The expert explains that while Stan Lee's signature is valuable, the sketches are considered unique additions to the signatures rather than standalone artworks.
- The expert offers $500 for the comic books, but the owner declines due to sentimental value.
- The owner also attempts to sell a life-size limited edition Spider-Man display from Blockbuster, eventually settling on a price of $550 with the pawn shop.
- Another individual brings in an Amazing Spider-Man comic signed by Stan Lee, hoping to sell it for $1,200 to pursue a career in graphic design. The comic is graded and features Stan Lee's signature series.
42:23
Comic book evaluations and sales process insights.
- The comic book in question is "Amazing Spider-Man 24," dated May 1965, with Stan Lee's signature dated 11/18/2016.
- The book is part of Stan Lee's Signature Series, adding $200 to its value.
- The book is graded at 6.5, considered a medium grade.
- For significant value, the book would need to be graded 9.0 or higher, potentially reaching $500.
- A pawn shop offers $350 for the book, lower than expected due to its grade and content.
- Another individual offers $300, eventually settling on $350 for the book.
- A first edition Spider-Man comic book is brought in for evaluation, potentially worth $350,000 to $600,000.
- The book is graded at fine minus to fine plus, valued at $6,000 to $7,000.
- The owner sells the book for $4,000, below the initial expectation but still satisfactory.
- A collection of comic books, including a first edition Spider-Man, Betty and Me, and Dennis the Menace, is brought in for evaluation, with the owner seeking $1,000 each.
- The value of the comics is uncertain, with the potential for a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, prompting a call to a comic expert for assessment.
- An original comic book art piece featuring Batman and Spider-Man collaboration from 1996 is presented for sale at $1,200, with the need for an expert opinion on its value.
- The art piece is considered rare due to the collaboration between Marvel and DC Comics, potentially increasing its value.
- An expert comic book artist, Mark Bagley, is identified as the creator of the art piece, known for his work with both Marvel and DC.
- The expert evaluates the art piece, highlighting its uniqueness and potential value in the current comic book art market.
55:38
Comic book page sold for $1,000
- The artist submits the comic book page for colorization before text is added, with ink and blue lines indicating the process.
- The page features iconic superheroes Batman and Spiderman, along with the Joker, making it unique and valuable.
- After negotiation, the comic book page is sold for $1,000 to a collector.
- A Todd McFarlane original Spiderman page is appraised at $20,000, but the seller is offered $1,000 due to lack of provenance.
- A Vietnam Green Beret, a vintage Hulk comic book, and presidential playing cards are brought in for evaluation.
- The vintage Hulk comic book is offered $600, the presidential cards $800, and the Green Beret $500, with negotiations taking place for each item.
