Helping a new collector out...

[Loaded Dice]

Happy Holidays everyone.

 

I started collecting comics for about a year now. I came across this book and would like some opinions on value and rarity.

 

Thank you all for your time!

 

[Buzzetta]

Here is the book in question...

 

[thehumantorch]

Green Turtle on the cover. An interesting character.

 

Probably worth between $100 and $150. Not a common book but not really rare. Not a high demand book but a fun book to own.

 

Best tip I could give a new collector? Use Heritage Auctions to research book prices and rarity. Here's the results for Blazing Comics 1.

 

http://comics.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=52+790+231&chkNotSold=0&Ntk=SI_Titles&Nty=1&Ntt=blazing+comics+1

 

Looks like Heritage has auctioned off about 9 copies. To see the final hammer price you'll have to create a free account - doesn't take long. Heritage's auction archives are invaluable as they have more than 1/2 million past comic auctions.

[Primetime]

The cover artist did a lot of Catman covers I believe. Never saw this book before. I'll check the Gerber photojournal

[Foxtrot70]

Buy what you like. $150 is very affordable for a mid grade GA (golden age). This is high enough grade I think you could easily sell it down the road as your collecting pref changes. Golden age is my favorite Era. I love the simplicity and art styles... I can see why you like this comic. Other tips: Study auctions and read old threads on this site... Its a treasure trove of info.

 

Good Luck

Scott