Kings comic books specializing in silver, copper and bronze age comics also featuring the san francisco bay areas best collection of underground comix established 1971 in the san francisco bay area now selling comics in downtown berkeley at d. Also in 1968, crumb, in san francisco, selfpublished with the help of poet charles plymell and don donahue of apex novelties his first solo comic, zap comix. Heritage auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world. Best comic book stores in the bay area cbs san francisco. Super fast if you have modern comics and a barcode scanner, you can use your scanner to record those comics.
Best 30 buy and sell comic books in san jose, ca with. Sell my comic books is an online resource for helping owners to price their vintage comic books, whether they collected them, found or inherited them. Book that we are not interested in purchasing can be donated to friends of the san francisco public library. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Find 50 listings related to buy sell trade comic books in san diego on. Between us and our sister company, neatstuff collectibles, we spend millions and millions of dollars every year buying all sizes and types of comic books, comic art collections, and even entire comic warehouses. The most famous store on this side of the planet is jay and silent bobs secret stash from the show comic book men. But san francisco has a worthy comicbook history of its own, from super heroes to underground legends. Sell your vintage comic books now modern comic books. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. We are delighted to have helped the original owners family to find a new home for the collection. Select one vintage comic books before 1975 comic books from 1975 or later original comic art animation art video games. San franciscos top 8 comic book stores the exhibitionist. Whether you have one comic book to sell or, contact us today to discuss it.
Seeing it in this book, i feel kind of silly for having paid for the infinite series, but thats not a mark against the trade. Weve been selling comics since 1961 and are the largest comic book retailer in. Local comic and gamesrelated meetups are also great places to sell your comic books, and they are more consistently held than trade shows, so it may be a more convenient option than a trade show. Comic book fans and collectors turn out for library sale.
Follow along with the written instructions, or watch our new video guide. More than 56 boxes of comics, from golden age to silver age, with multiple copies of many key issues, and runs of superscarce suspense and horror comics. One of the greatest benefits of selling through comic collector live is that you get paid instantly. There will be no new comic books in any stores until.
However you will need to do a bit of asking around and networking as well. This is completely optionalany comic can be looked up normally without a scanner if. Comic outpost has a long history selling comic books dating back to the early 90s, and comix experience took over ownership on december 16, 20. Donate comic books from the platinum age, golden age, silver age, bronze age, or modern age to charity and take back some closet space. Used comic collection for sale in san francisco letgo. Best event or venue for kids circus center san francisco best nonprofit. San francisco comic book was an underground comix anthology published between 1970 and 1983.
Comic book shops in sacramento county are breaking the law. We are true collectors, so we understand the personal attachment and financial investment you are likely to have made in your special and unique. Conceived of and edited by gary arlington, the anthology highlighted the work of many of san francisco s top underground talents, including bill griffith, robert crumb, kim deitch, justin green, rory hayes, willy murphy, jim osborne, trina robbins, and spain rodriguez. The first and most obvious choice to sell your comic books is your local comic book store. Along with vintage comics, we also buy mid1980s to present day comics. Jul 08, 2017 the friends of the sf public library are selling over 35,000 comic books for only 25. We are available to take your call monday friday, 9am to 5pm est or email us anytime.
Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. If you have a quality vintage comic book collection that you are selling, you need to consult a specialist. We are true collectors, so we understand the personal attachment and financial investment you are likely to have made in. San franciscos 5 best comic book stores cbs san francisco. There will be no new comic books in any stores until further. Used comic collection for sale in san francisco comic collection posted by benjamin burgos in san francisco. They differ from mainstream comics in depicting content forbidden to mainstream publications by the comics code authority, including explicit drug use, sexuality, and violence. Comix experience is a retailer of comic books and graphic novels proudly. David has written a number of published pop culture articles, and in 2015, a book on collectible comics, pickers guide. Black artists fighting for truth, justice and a role in superhero comics. Comix experience has been dedicated to selling comic books and graphic.
Comic bookthemed bar first edition opens in uptown oakland. So they will be willing to pay a decent price for your comics. The bay areas essential comic book stores mcguire real estate. Heres how to contact us about selling your comic books. In order to sell comic books at the best price possible, you need to attract the right crowd and know the right buyers, and your local comic book store has these connections. All day well be doing our annual fundraiser for the 826 valencia, a childrens writing center nonprofit located right here in the mission district. Best comic book store in the bay area area bay area alist. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or garage sale are published by marvel or dc.
The 30yearold store, believed to be the oldest comic book and graphic novel shop in san francisco, has managed to survive the rise of. Look through our gallery above for the many times san francisco was included in famous comic. Sf comic book sellers hang on, hoping each laugh wont be. Nov 01, 2019 oakland is getting a comic bookthemed bar one that celebrates not the heroes, but the villains. As is tradition we will be giving away around 4000 free comics that day. Comic book store 2381 ocean ave, san francisco, ca comic outpost is by far the best comic book and superhero memorabilia store in san francisco, if not the entire bay area.
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Conceived of and edited by gary arlington, the anthology highlighted the work of many of san franciscos top underground talents, including bill griffith, robert crumb, kim deitch, justin green, rory hayes, willy murphy, jim osborne, trina robbins, and spain rodriguez. These comic book heroes all appeared in san francisco sfgate. Sellers just need a valid paypal account so buyers can pay you, and a credit card for nominal store fees. Hands down, the favorite of san francisco s comic connoisseurs, this sleek hayes valley lair is home to the hippest comic book store youll. Two cats comic book store 320 west portal at 14th ave.
The law, a misdemeanor, deems it illegal to sell books with the avengers, batman, superman, spiderman, or any comic book character that depict a crime to people under 18 years old. Mar 19, 2018 but san francisco has a worthy comic book history of its own, from super heroes to underground legends. San francisco is home to at least eight comic book shops, two of which. The title was financially successful, and developed a market for underground comix. This san francisco original opened in 1984 and is one of the only. Sell my comic books begins 2020 with a huge golden to silver age purchase. You can buy, sell and trade comic books at these stores. Jul, 2019 the 30yearold store, believed to be the oldest comic book and graphic novel shop in san francisco, has managed to survive the rise of online shopping by getting in front of new audiences.
Oakland is getting a comic bookthemed bar one that celebrates not the heroes, but the villains. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. Or read our free, online comic book price guides, focusing on each character, to determine their current market value. He has also edited and digitally restored art for two reprint books, henry speaks for himself fantagraphics, 2014, and walt kellys fables and funnies dark horse, 2016. We appreciate your continued support through shopping our websitestay. Welcome to the website of b street books, abaailab. Sell comic books, graphic novels, action figures, and more. The book is set at the time that kirsten mcduffie and matt are travelling from new york to san francisco. Open your very own comic book shop and start selling fast. All proceeds support the san francisco public library.
The san francisco arts commission and the wonderfully talented cartoonist katie longua are teaming up with the isotope for passport 2018, a multivenue art crawl and unique doityourself art collecting experience this 10th annual public art event takes participants on a neighborhood art crawl, this year through hayes valley the citys sexiest neighborhood, and into sfs most. San franciscos back issue specialist comic outpost has a long history selling comic books dating back to the early 90s, and comix experience took over ownership on december 16, 20. If you were to call central casting and ask for a curmudgeonly comic. San francisco, ca 94127 415 5668190 two cats, one of the newer comic book stores around, has the latest in gaming and. Come on by donation center in the potrero neighborhood on saturday, and check out their massive stock of comic books.
And we dont sell vintage comics or variant cover editions or books about comics. Some even have a place to sit and eat ice cream, old school arcade game machines, while others offer memorabilia and hard to find action figures. Come by the store on saturday may 5th between 11am and 8pm and get your free comic books. Comic book fans and collectors turn out for library sale at 10 a.
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