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Comic Strips Market Value

Analysis of 61,223 comic strip listings to determine current market pricing.

What you'll usually pay

$22.34 typical price

Most are between$5–$400

Brand new$34.97

Used$30.93

On sale now61,223

💡 Buying used saves about 12% here.

👉 In short easy summary

Hardcover formats offer the highest value with a 45% increase, while Annuals and Single Issues are significantly discounted. Platinum Age strips are the only era showing growth (+15%), contrasting with the Golden Age which has dropped 24%.

📈 Price history

Tracked daily since June 20, 2026 — median $22.34 → $15.25 (-32%).

🔄 What changed

Aug 3▲ PRICEMedian price rose 33% ($14.99 → $19.95)

Aug 2▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 17% ($17.99 → $14.99)

Aug 1▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 10% ($19.95 → $17.99)

Jul 29▲ PRICEMedian price rose 32% ($15.25 → $20.12)

Jul 27▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 9% ($16.68 → $15.25)

Jul 26▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 7% ($17.97 → $16.68)

Jul 25▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 45% ($32.5 → $17.97)

Jul 24▲ PRICEMedian price rose 71% ($18.98 → $32.5)

Jul 23▲ PRICEMedian price rose 90% ($10 → $18.98)

Jul 22▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 34% ($15.12 → $10)

Jul 21▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 11% ($16.99 → $15.12)

Jul 19▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 18% ($19.95 → $16.34)

💚 Best value for your money

Buz Sawyer 218 on sale$9.99 · 55% cheaper

Annual 62 on sale$12 · 46% cheaper

Marmaduke 100 on sale$14.13 · 37% cheaper

Single Issue 667 on sale$14.98 · 33% cheaper

Buck Rogers 482 on sale$15 · 33% cheaper

Price by era

Golden Age (1938-55)

$17-24%

Copper Age (1984-1991)

$19.97-11%

Modern Age (1992-Now)

$19.99-11%

Bronze Age (1970-83)

$20.13-10%

Silver Age (1956-69)

$20.25-9%

Platinum Age (1897-1937)

$25.62+15%

Why? Values vary by age, with Platinum Age highest at 25.62 and Golden Age lowest at 17.

Price by format

Annual

$12-46%

Single Issue

$14.98-33%

Clipped Strips

$16.95-24%

Softcover

$18.99-15%

Album

$20-10%

Hardcover

$32.45+45%

Why? Pricing is driven by binding, ranging from Hardcover at 32.45 to Annuals at 12.

Price by character

Buz Sawyer

$9.99-55%

Marmaduke

$14.13-37%

Buck Rogers

$15-33%

Garfield

$19.99-11%

Hazard

$19.99-11%

Charlie Brown

$20-10%

Why? Market demand differs by IP, with Charlie Brown at 20 and Buz Sawyer at 9.99.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a new comic strip?

The median price for new items is 34.97.

Which format is currently the most expensive?

Hardcover is the most expensive format with a median price of 32.45.

How does the price of Platinum Age strips compare to Golden Age strips?

Platinum Age strips have a median of 25.62, while Golden Age strips have a median of 17.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5–$400, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 20, 2026.