![]() ![]() #7 – Werewolf – Lady, please control your dog. #4 – The Thing – Ben Grimm to kick things off, of course. As I was selecting, I kept telling myself not to just pick my favorite Marvel characters, but those images that I believe made for a dynamic presentation as a stamp. I picked out 13 favorites from among Series A for us all to enjoy. For now, I get to gaze at my mint-condition Marvel Value Stamp - which by the way is of J. See, my father bought me all my comics back then, from 1972 until about 1978, and to this day I often find it difficult to figure out how he’d choose one comic over another to buy me. ![]() I’d also like to note that this is the one and only issue of Thor that I own from my childhood. I suppose in some ways it was the early ’70s version of sending away for a secret decoder ring. The Marvel Value Stamps represent one of those odd corners of the comics industry that the House of Ideas occupied, that singular space where they made you feel part of something special, something unique you couldn’t get anywhere else. More innocent times, yes, but also peculiar to today’s sensibilities. Yeah, I know that’s tantamount to treason these days but back then it was the thing to do - heck, Marvel would even sell you a stamp album into which you could paste those little squares of pulp paper.įunny times. Y’see, every once in a while, I chide myself out loud for cutting up my comics, but my wife always reminded me that not only was I a child at the time but the stamps were meant to be cut up. Stunned, I stared at it for several minutes, reveling in its pristine goodness and wondering how it ever escaped the scissors. My copy of Thor #224 from 1974 has an intact lettercol with its MVS, #87 from Series A, in perfect condition. I cut up all my Marvels for their Marvel Value Stamps. DanĬollectors: You may want to sit down for this.Ī few years back, while doing research for a article, I came across something that I was sure didn’t exist - an uncut 1970s comic from my own childhood collection. Click here for the funky lowdown but also enjoy this look back by columnist Jim Beard. Rediscover the original Eisner-winning series! This complete box set collects the full FABLES saga! Includes 4 Compendiums with a beautiful Case.This week, we reported that Abrams ComicArts and Marvel would be releasing the Marvel Value Stamps 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar, which will reprint each of the stamps from the 1970s. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles HC (2011-2023 IDW) The Ultimate Collection 7-1STĬap off your ultimate TMNT collection with this lavish hardcover featuring all covers from the earliest days of Mirage Studios, art by Eastman & Laird, original sketches, behind the scenes insight, & never before seen works!įables 20th Anniversary TPB Box Set (2023 DC Black Label) SET of comics, generally about 25-40 comics depending on page count.Ī M圜omicShop gift code is the answer! Gift codes can be used on everything we offer, includingīatman: The Audio Adventures (2022 DC) #5Aīatman scours the city in pursuit of the Demon's Brood, who will not be satisfied until the sword they seek is purified with the blood of 13 souls! And anyone in Gotham is a potential victim. Not since 1980 have comics been this affordable! Here's your chance to dive into the exciting world of comic collecting at 1980s prices. ![]() What would it be like to fly with Superman? Some lucky kids get to find out in this special issue featuring a limited edition Comic Books for Kids Variant Cover by Art Baltazar! ![]() Hulk! Cyclops battles demons! Beast and Gambit face Mister Sinister! And featuring appearances by Magneto and Spider-Man! X-Men Animated: The Further Adventures TPB (2023 Marvel) 1-1STĪnimated-style adventures from one of the X-Men's greatest eras! Wolverine vs. Fun, romance, and cosmic adventure beyond the furthest reaches of the galaxy! Get caught up on all things Ant-Man and the Wasp here!Ĩ0s FLASHBACK SPOTLIGHT! – Earth’s Mightiest Heroes find themselves in the lost world that time forgot – the Savage Land! Here they discover a threat from beyond the stars, the titanic world-killer known as TERMINUS!!!īarbarella: Center Cannot Hold (2023 Dynamite) #1Aīarbarella is back! Get ready for tension, excitement, espionage, and the secret of how to defeat an empire. This year, Earth's Tiniest Heroes go on their biggest adventure yet when they face Kang the Conqueror in Quantumania! Once again Buffy is called to duty as she and her allies venture underground to face the horrifying true cause of the decline in vampire activity! This Week's Features Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer Special (2023 Boom) #1A If we don't, add it to your want list and we'll If you're looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Comic Books: Buy, Sell, Trade, Consign, Collect ![]()
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