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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%.

💚 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.