The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Edition #35 [Paperback]

Robert M Overstreet (Author)

Book Description

Series: Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide | Publication Date: May 10, 2005

The undisputed bible of the industry for thirty-five years — The Official® Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide — is the book no comic collector or investor can afford to be without. This 35th edition brings you more information than ever before, including:

LATEST PRICING INFORMATION
On comic books, GRAPHIC NOVELS, and Big Little Books.

MARKET TRENDS AND INSIDERS’ TIPS
The Overstreet Market Report on the comic book industry contains the hottest titles, the strongest demands, the most valuable issues, and the newest finds.

FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPHS
More than 2,000 black and white photos — plus a color gallery of America’s favorite comics.

BUYING AND SELLING KNOW-HOW
Tips on grading, collecting, and restoration of comic books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 960 pages
• Publisher: House of Collectibles; 35th edition (May 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037572107X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375721076
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,593,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Comic Book Guide, June 8, 2005

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adgblue "adgblue" (Tarzana, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Edition #35 (Paperback)

By the time the annual Overstreet Guide is published, the pricing on some titles may be outdated. This has been the main criticism coming from the comic book collectors' community. By the same token, it is fair to say that some of the quarterly publications overstate the value of certain titles. However, Overstreet is the only guide that offers a comprehensive, all-inclusive guide to comic book collecting. The 35th publication also includes a brand new category called the "Pioneer Age" for comics dating back to the 15th - 18th centuries. At this point, there is no competition.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first and still the best, June 24, 2005

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Madelyn Pryor "Goblyn Queen" (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Edition #35 (Paperback)

The Overstreet Guide to comics has been around 35 years and they're a reason. Not only does it have a complete listing of comic books and their values, but hundreds of pages of ads that will enable you to communicate with a vast network of dealers, and dozens of articles on everything from CGC, to Teen Titans, to Little Lulu and everything in between. I do concur that some of the pricing is out of date, but most of it is accurate. Not only are prices listed for the titles, but the years it was published, by what company, whether or not the issues have been collected into compilations, and if so, which issues are in each compilation. Amazing.

Whether you're a veteran collector or a beginner, the Overstreet Guide to Comics is a must have. Don't get one of the cheaper guides, it's just not the same.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars STILL THE STANDARD BUT NOT WITHOUT ITS WEAKNESSES, January 20, 2006

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Tim Janson (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Edition #35 (Paperback)

It's been almost 30 years since I bought my first overstreet Guide way back in 1977 featuring a Porky Pig cover by legendary Dondald Duck artist Cark Barks. While the Overstreet Guide remains the gold standard for comic book price guides, it is now without it's weaknesses. It is certainly the most comprehensive guide listing books from the so-called platinum age to the present and this time including info on books dating back to the 1700's although calling these books "comic books" is a bit of a stretch.

But the question is "Is more necessarily better?" Do we really need to include 1700's era comics? Are there really that many collectors for Platinum age comics? Approaching 1000 pages now (my first in 1977 was less than half that page count) the book borders on being a bit unwieldy. The type face had been reduced down to the small print of a shady contract and the book is sandwhiched between almost unending pages of ads. The market reports which I once loved to read are now basically out of date by the time the book hits the shelves and in today's age of online buying and online auctions et eBay, the market reports have outlived their usefullness.

While I will still buy an Overstreet every couple of years just to have one, I'd love to see them break down their guides, perhaps having a separate guide for Gold, Silver, and modern day comics both to make it more manageable and to target collectors who may only deal in one of these eras.

Reviewed by Tim Janson