Marvel comic book stamps value

In 1974, marvel comics publisher stan lee devised an ingenious promotional campaign marvel value stamps, which appeared on the letters pages of their monthly comics. Comic artcomic bookssilver surferbronze agemarvel characterspostage. Marvel legacy continues to revolutionize the comic book industry by reviving a collectible stamp promotion from the 1970s. 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. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Weve discussed marvel value stamps with you before, but we recently reached a new level of geekdom with these little treasures. Each stamp features an original illustration by renowned marvel comic artist alan. The story of the most inspired comic book promotional campaign of all time, collected here for the first time. On july 26, 2007, in san diego, california, the postal service will issue 41cent, marvel super heroes commemorative stamps in 20 designs. Spiderman, the hulk, the submariner, the fantastic four, captain america, silver surfer, spiderwoman, iron man, elektra, wolverine, daredevil, and the xmen. Royal mail marvel 80th anniversary limited edition prestige stamp book. Marvel has revealed to retailers that fans who collect all 53 marvel value stamps currently in. Readers could cut out all 100 of these super hero and super villain stamps and place them in a special mailorder booklet.

Marvel value stamps index, series a marvel value stamps. 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. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to access thousands of digital comics for one low price. The stamps arrived on time, perfect condition, and are a hulking buy. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. After all, keeping new york safe from super villains is a family affair. A full book entitled the owner to discounts on admission to comicbook conventions, merchandise, and other goodies. The new stamps feature 10 of the best loved characters from marvels illustrious history, including spiderman, iron man, hulk, thor, black panther, and doctor strange. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. Marvel value stamps comicache comic book marketplace. In 1974, marvel comics publisher stan lee devised an ingenious promotional campaignmarvel value stamps, which appeared on the letters pages of their monthly comics. This checklist is an effort to list every marvel comic published between march 1974 and november 1975 that contains a series a stamp.

Marvel value stamps are even worse they represent manufactured rarity, at the expense of genuine rarity. Offers gallery of stamps, books, and covers involved. Marvel value stamps index, series a what are marvel. They adhere to stamp collectors and also to marvel comic book fans. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Marvel value stamps ran in marvel comics during 19741976, series a and series b. A guide to the marvel comics stamp book program which ran during 19741975. Royal mail marvel classic comics stamp souvenir folder.

Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. It also includes four issues from december 1975 which contained series a stamps. 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. Marvel comics is offering a big reward for fans who collect all 53 marvel legacy value stamps. For a list that contains every issue published during the marvel value stamps, series a era, see our series a issues checklist. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Marvel value stamps 1974 premiums, bonus gifts, were very popular in the 1940s through the 1970s. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Worth taking a couple if you want to give one to yourself and one to the comic book friend of yours. This nostalgiabased program is designed to appeal not only to core fans, but to give new readers an added extra bonus when they jump in on the start of marvel legacy. Marvel comics super heroes this sheet includes 20 self adhesive 39c collectible stamps. Marvel submitted 1 year ago by cdogvalerio so today i went out and got my comics, usual wednesday, and while i was reading my avengers 672, i found this. The return of marvel value stamps, announced at 2017.

I have recently discovered a huge interest in all things vintage marvel the marvel ephemera thread is great. Marvel has now unveiled the cover of the official collectors album for its. You will also receive five bonus marvel stamps that form part of a tenpanel exclusive comic book strip in which the mad titan, thanos, launches a deadly attack on the world. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. They give some clue as to the provenance of a book. The story of the most inspired comic book promotional campaign of all time, collected here for the first time in 1974, marvel comics publisher stan lee devised an ingenious promotional campaignmarvel value stamps, which appeared on the letters pages of their monthly comics. The real issue in getting this comic in great shape is that it was published during a period that marvel comics included value stamps that readers were encouraged to cut out and put into a special book.

An asterisk after an issue indicates that the editor personally confirmed this information, using a copy of the issue. To get 1% cash back on your ebay comic book purchases. Comics with datestamps nostomania coin and comic book. Marvel reviving collectors stamps program after 40 years. These pages list series a stamps in order by stamp number.

But what new threat has emerged to menace the wallcrawlers. Get the best deals on generation x comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. The questions you were afraid to ask we love comics. This issue had one of them and many copies exist with the stamp missing. We also have separate series b and 2006 series pages. There is a question mark stamp 100, and the promo non number hulk stamp, and a promo hulk stamp with a 5 that most value stamp collectors consider part of the stamp collection.

Marvel value stamp program aims to excite readers with. Our lcs local comic shop sold us a cheap grab bag of heavily abused avengers comics. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. This fall, the marvel universe returns to an untapped corner of its expansive history for marvel legacy with the return of the marvel value stamps. Beginning in march 1974, marvel began printing a value stamp on the letters page of every title. Whats more, you will also receive an exclusive miniature sheet like no other five bonus marvel comics stamps that form part of a tenpanel neverbeforeseen comic book. Marvel value stamps illustrated history book coming in. Important note on most expensive modern comic books. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. As a tiein to the marvel legacy linewide relaunch being undertaken by marvel comics, marvel entertainment is reintroducing to a new generation a favorite pastime of retro fans of the company. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. But a proper homage to these collectible stamps wouldnt be complete without a.

Series a saw 100 stamps featuring images of marvel characters that could be cut out from the letters pages. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. They also sold a stamp book for 50 cents, to cover postage and manhandling, in which collectors could put their stamps. Shame on me for buying into the scheme in the first place, but that this false pursuit caused me to destroy books that would later prove legitimately collectable. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Marvel offering reward for collecting all legacy value stamps. This website is intended to provide comprehensive information on the marvel comics promotional programs which ran during 19741976, known as marvel value stamps, series a and series b. There isnt a place to secure these stamps in the booklet though, and those collectors who value them simply leave them loose inside the booklet. Just 2,495 sets of marvel stamps have been reserved for this exclusive limited edition collector card, officially postmarked by royal mail with the stamps first day of. I find that i have an opportunity to purchase a full marvel value stamp book from someone. In the era before product codes on every package, our parents and grandparents saved coupons, bottle tops, or ovaltine wrappers and sent away for. Collectible super heroes stamps 2006 usps comic books.