SELL YOUR COMIC COLLECTION!
Emerald City Comics buys vintage comics, key issues, complete or substantial runs, and select newer comics that we currently need.
WHAT COMICS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are generally interested in:
- Comics published before 1974, especially those in complete and presentable condition
- Important first appearances, origin issues, first issues, and other collectible key issues
- Complete or substantial runs of popular titles
- Select comics from 1974 to the present that we are currently sold out of or need for our Guests
- Collections that have been stored in a clean, dry, smoke-free environment
We may pass on common comics we already have in stock, incomplete or coverless comics, heavily damaged comics, or collections with strong smoke, mildew, or other odors.
Not sure what you have? You do not need to identify or research every comic before contacting us.
HOW TO GET STARTED
A SMALL COLLECTION OR ONE BOX
Call 727-398-2665 (voice only) before visiting to make sure a comic buyer is available.
SEVERAL BOXES OR A LARGE COLLECTION
Email backissues@emeraldcitycomics.com or text 727-378-2410 (text only) with:
- Approximately how many comics or boxes you have
- Several clear photos showing the comics and their general condition
- Any titles, issue numbers, or publication years you already know
- Whether the collection includes especially old comics, complete runs, or individually protected issues
Please do not make a detailed inventory or photograph every comic unless we ask. If we need more information, we will let you know.
COMICS WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR
What we buy changes as comics sell and our inventory changes.
The list is a guide, not a guarantee that we will buy an item. Condition, printing, edition, cover, current inventory, and demand all affect what we can buy.
Your comics may still interest us even if they are not on the list, especially if they were published before 1974.
OPTIONAL: HOW TO MAKE A QUICK COMIC LIST
For a large, organized collection, a simple list can help us review it faster.
Group the comics by title and list the issue-number ranges you have. Add annuals and special issues after the regular series.
Example:
Amazing Spider-Man #14-121; Annual #3
Iron Man #7-55
X-Men #3-181; Giant-Size X-Men #1
You do not need to grade the comics or research their individual values.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
We will review what you send and let you know whether we may be interested. If so, we will arrange a time for you to bring the collection to the store.
A buyer will inspect the comics in person and may make an offer for immediate cash or a higher amount in store credit.
HOW ARE OFFERS DETERMINED?
Our buyers consider:
- Condition and completeness
- Current collector demand
- How many copies we already have
- How quickly we expect the comics to sell
- The time and work needed to sort, identify, grade, price, and merchandise the collection
Because we buy comics for resale, our offers are lower than retail prices and price-guide values. You may make more by researching and selling comics individually, but that also takes more time and work.