Keith's Comics

Primarily we are looking for super-hero comic books published prior to 1981. Most of those comics will have a cover price of 25 cents each or less. If the cover price is more than that (75 cents, $1.50, etc.) it is a more recent book. Most in demand would be comics published by Marvel or DC Comics. Other publishers are in low demand.

We are interested in most comics published prior to 1972. Again, superhero books are the most popular, followed by science fiction and horror comics. Funny comics (Archie, Bugs Bunny, etc.) are not as popular.

We are always looking for golden age comics (1955 and earlier).

The exception to the pre-1981 rule would be recent high demand books, or key first appearances of characters (such as Venom in Amazing Spider-Man). Other books published after 1981 are usually considered as bulk purchases only.

We are willing to look at any collection, large or small, but can not guarantee that we will make an offer. We never guarantee to buy your comics even if we suggest you come in for a consultation.

In all cases, condition is key. As a rule we are looking for comics in nice condition.

Remember, we are buying comics for resale. Supply and demand plays a major role in our decision making. On average we receive 2-3 calls a day from people offering to sell us comics. If we already have copies of the same books in stock, or if history has shown us that the books will be slow sellers, we may not make an offer. Even though technically all comics have some value, it does not make sense for us to purchase comics that will not sell quickly for us. If we already have copies in stock, we would need to sell the copies we own first before we make any money on additional copies. In many cases, we may only sell 10-20% of any given collection that we purchase within six months time. The rest of the books will sit in storage or be sold in bulk.

Other things we have interest in:
 

• Comic trading cards. Especially unopened packs or boxes we can just price and put out. But, prepare yourself, most have a lot less value than you remember.
• Coverless comics from before 1972
• Toys still in packages. (Star Wars toys from the 1990s are plentiful and we will buy them as bulk)
• Loose toys but not for a lot.
• Most comics from the 1990s Mostly as bulk purchases
• Graphic novels, Trade Paperbacks and Hard Covers comics
• Posters, Prints, Convention sketches, and original art

  
  What we do not buy:

• Smelly comics (mold/ mildew/smoke smell)
• Pornographic comics
• Sports cards and sports memorabilia

Bulk Purchases: A bulk purchase is defined as a flat price for a box or collection. In almost all cases bulk comics are things that do not fit our buying needs. We purchase them to use for sales or promotions, but in most cases will pick a few books out for regular stock and put the rest in storage.

How to contact us: Phone: Please call the Mockingbird store at (214)-827 3060 and start you're call with something like, “Hello, I have some things to sell. Is Keith available?â€? I probably will not be available but the staff has a script they will walk through to get your info and find me for as quick a resolution as possible.

E-Mail e-mail us at teamcomics@gmail.com first before bringing your comics into the store.

Most purchases are made at the Mockingbird Lane, Dallas store by Keith (owner). In most cases you will need to make an appointment.

If you have a list of your comics please feel free to send it along. We cannot evaluate your comics over the phone. If you have any comics that might meet our buying criteria, our buyer will need to see them in person in order to judge their condition.