Jacksonson241 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Can I have some help from people to help me with the value of this comic. I live in the uk and I am thinking about getting it graded the condition is rather low though. KirbyJack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) What month/year is this? Is it the size of a regular comic? Edited August 28, 2019 by pemart1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, pemart1966 said: What month/year is this? 1964. 1 hour ago, pemart1966 said: Is it the size of a regular comic? No, at least not a regular U.S. comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 8 hours ago, Jacksonson241 said: Can I have some help from people to help me with the value of this comic. Maybe a few hundred dollars. Definitely less than the asking prices on ebay, since none have sold. I doubt getting it graded would be worth it. pemart1966 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 It's curious - the cover is a partial redraw of the original and the cop on the sidewalk at the back corner of the building is missing. Can't see the rest of the cover for any other differences. Also curious is that FF 1 was issued in the UK in 1961 so why the need to do a cheap black and white version a few years later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonson241 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 12 hours ago, pemart1966 said: It's curious - the cover is a partial redraw of the original and the cop on the sidewalk at the back corner of the building is missing. Can't see the rest of the cover for any other differences. Also curious is that FF 1 was issued in the UK in 1961 so why the need to do a cheap black and white version a few years later? To be honest I have no idea there is limited information around and from what I know this was released in 1962 as a first uk appearance of the ff4 but because of the limited information I dont know. "Creepy Worlds #32-38 was a rare exception to this rule, reprinting an almost straight run of early Fantastic Four stories." so that explains it barely website is below https://comicvine.gamespot.com/creepy-worlds/4050-45572/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonson241 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 13 hours ago, pemart1966 said: It's curious - the cover is a partial redraw of the original and the cop on the sidewalk at the back corner of the building is missing. Can't see the rest of the cover for any other differences. Also curious is that FF 1 was issued in the UK in 1961 so why the need to do a cheap black and white version a few years later? Rest of the cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonson241 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 I am soon going to put it up on eBay for auction for 50. Thanks everyone for helping. I'll try to reply and keep you all updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 https://www.comics.org/issue/1714163/cover/4/ Above is the link to both cover versions (UK and North American) of Fantastic Four #1. These two versions, were released in very close proximity to each other from what I've read so someone referring to Creepy Worlds #32 as the first UK appearance of the Fantastic Four is incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Jacksonson241 said: Rest of the cover: Looks as if the civilian on the right in the blue suit is at least a partial re-draw - not to mention colour change on the suit. Also, a fourth civilian on the sidewalk is missing...so lots of alterations when you compare with the original comic book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garystar Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 8 hours ago, Jacksonson241 said: I am soon going to put it up on eBay for auction for 50. Thanks everyone for helping. I'll try to reply and keep you all updated Whilst I don't actively collect these Alan Class comics I pick up the Marvel super-hero reprints when I see them cheap (£1 - £5). In the last few years those reprinting key issues - AF#15, TOS#39 and your FF#1 - have soured in price mirroring the key issue focus on the originals. As to value I agree with Lazyboy and I'd be surprised if you didn't get around £200 for it. Try Wiki for some useful info on these Alan Class comics, I know wiki isn't always reliable but I think most here is. Also 30th Century Comics site although info is dated; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Class_Comics https://30thcenturycomics.co.uk/extras/alan-class/ Get Marwood & I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garystar Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 hours ago, pemart1966 said: Looks as if the civilian on the right in the blue suit is at least a partial re-draw - not to mention colour change on the suit. Also, a fourth civilian on the sidewalk is missing...so lots of alterations when you compare with the original comic book. Whilst Creepy Worlds is a UK reprint the alternative cover wasn't done in the UK, look at these covers from the Fireside "Origins Of Marvel Comics" only three people on sidewalk (although in UK we call it a pavement) No vent in Banner's lab coat …… how many Stonemen? Compared to the published comic versions we all know; Get Marwood & I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 26 minutes ago, GARYSTAR said: Whilst I don't actively collect these Alan Class comics I pick up the Marvel super-hero reprints when I see them cheap (£1 - £5). In the last few years those reprinting key issues - AF#15, TOS#39 and your FF#1 - have soured in price mirroring the key issue focus on the originals. As to value I agree with Lazyboy and I'd be surprised if you didn't get around £200 for it. Try Wiki for some useful info on these Alan Class comics, I know wiki isn't always reliable but I think most here is. Also 30th Century Comics site although info is dated; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Class_Comics https://30thcenturycomics.co.uk/extras/alan-class/ Soared, surely Gary! I agree, the key reprints have been increasing rapidly. I recently told a well versed dealer that his Out of This World #17 was woefully underpriced at around £40 as I'd seen copies going for well in excess of £200 (it reprints AF#15). I should have just bought it - too honest me Here's my old copy which I sold for around £20 back in the day when these had comparatively little value: And here's an article from the 30th Century Website which shows a copy of CW #32 with original printing plates up for £1500 Should've bought them all for a few pounds when I had the chance... (statement of the obvious alert!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonson241 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Wow thank you all very much for all your help this has been very useful as I've started to collect comics I mostly buy them at carboots (which I believe are mostly in the uk).as people want to get rid of them so I get them relatively cheap and this is my first really good find and I feel welcomed into this community already so thank you all. Kind regards. Also I need some help with this its self explanatory: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Great detective work GARYSTARR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonson241 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Don't know why I can't get rid of thing above but link below for ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Creepy-Worlds-32-FANTASTIC-FOUR-1-First-UK-Appearance-1964/254344383863?hash=item3b381b4d77:g:3zsAAOSweR9dZ8DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jacksonson241 said: Don't know why I can't get rid of thing above but link below for ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Creepy-Worlds-32-FANTASTIC-FOUR-1-First-UK-Appearance-1964/254344383863?hash=item3b381b4d77:g:3zsAAOSweR9dZ8DK If you're wondering why you can't get rid of the linked Creepy Worlds 32 it may have something to do with the fact that you won't post anywhere except the UK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonson241 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, pemart1966 said: If you're wondering why you can't get rid of the linked Creepy Worlds 32 it may have something to do with the fact that you won't post anywhere except the UK... Not my decision I'm only 15 thats my mum's account so yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Jacksonson241 said: Not my decision I'm only 15 thats my mum's account so yeah Pass that on to her then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonson241 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 8 hours ago, pemart1966 said: Pass that on to her then... Can't track the parcel or record it and plus its cheaper to post in the uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
