Spiderman, Superman, Batman, X-Men, Iron Man. Thanks to these blockbuster movies, comic books have returned to the mainstream. Collecting comics is no longer just for nerds who spend Friday nights perusing the latest comic installments at the local comic shop. Now adults who want to relive their childhood with the comics they remember or even young adults who never had an interest in comics can easily find cheap comics to start their collection. Below you’ll find the top five ways I personally use to find great comics to add to my collection without breaking the bank.
1. My favorite and most used tactic for finding good comics on the cheap is on eBay.com. For those who don’t know what eBay is, it’s a huge auction website that sells just about anything imaginable. To find a specific comic you’re looking for, simply enter your search into the search bar, such as “awesome Spiderman #1.” You can find great deals on individual comics or even entire runs of a specific comic series.
2. Internet stores are another great option to find cheap comics. Stores like TFAW.com and NewKadia.com offer a great selection of comics at very affordable prices. These sites often don’t have the best selections for older comics, but for modern comics it’s the best place to look. Often these sites will also have sales discounts or coupons that will help you save even more money on those new must-own comic books.
3. A lesser known resource for finding quality comics for a fairly low price is Craiglist.org. If you don’t know what Craigslist is, it’s pretty much a huge classifieds website that has ads for jobs, housing, and other things for sale. You can usually find someone who sells comics near where you live by searching for “comics.” This one is hit or miss, but you might be able to find the latest key problem you’ve been looking for.
4. Garage sales are another great way to discover great comics. The best thing about garage sales selling comics is that the owners usually don’t understand the value of the comics they are selling and will let them go for pennies on the dollar. That’s a great opportunity for you to cash in on a ton of comics that would normally cost a lot more elsewhere. This option is also wise because obviously not all garage sales sell comics, but if you find one that does, you might just hit the main load.
5. Your neighborhood comic book store is still a great place to find cheap comics. Of course, in most cases, you won’t be able to find them cheaper than online, but the extra money spent goes to help the comic shop. Another benefit of shopping in person at a comic book store is that you can look and feel at the comic before you buy it, so you’re guaranteed to get it in the best possible condition. Be sure to look around a “bargain bin” to find some very cheap comics that should help your collection.
These are the top five ways I’ve found to get cheap comics. By using these fonts, you can quickly grow your collection and have fun at the same time. That’s what it ultimately comes down to; being able to grow your collection without having to take out a loan and enjoying the experience of getting those sweet new comics.