Sell Timely Comics
Timely was Marvel in the 1940s — the Human Torch, Sub-Mariner and Captain America, with Alex Schomburg's legendary war covers. We buy Timely in any grade. 100% by mail — no driving, no fees.
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- Free appraisalOnline, no obligation
- Prepaid labelWe pay shipping — no driving
- Fully insuredHigh-value coverage in transit
- We competeBring any dealer or auction offer
Timely comics are scarce: print runs were smaller than DC's and fewer copies survived. Captain America and Marvel Mystery lead, but every Timely title — especially WWII covers — has a strong market.
key issues we buy
| Marvel Comics #1 | 1939 | First appearance of the Human Torch; first Timely comic — details |
| Marvel Mystery Comics #9 | 1940 | Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner battle cover — details |
| Marvel Mystery Comics #13 | 1940 | First appearance of the Vision (Aarkus) — details |
| Human Torch Comics #2 (#1) | 1940 | First issue of the Human Torch's own title (numbered #2) — details |
| Mystic Comics #1 | 1940 | First issue — details |
| Daring Mystery Comics #1 | 1940 | First issue — details |
| Captain America Comics #1 | 1941 | First appearance of Captain America — Hitler-punch cover — details |
| Captain America Comics #2 | 1941 | WWII cover of Captain America confronting Hitler — details |
| Captain America Comics #3 | 1941 | Stan Lee's first published work (a text story) — details |
| Sub-Mariner Comics #1 | 1941 | First issue of the Sub-Mariner's own title — details |
| Young Allies #1 | 1941 | First appearance of the Young Allies — details |
| USA Comics #1 | 1941 | First issue — details |
| All-Winners Comics #1 | 1941 | First issue — details |
| All-Select Comics #1 | 1943 | First issue — details |
| Kid Komics #1 | 1943 | First issue of Timely's kid-hero anthology — details |
| All-Winners Comics #19 | 1946 | First appearance of the All-Winners Squad — details |
| Marvel Mystery Comics #82 | 1947 | First appearance of Namora — details |
| Captain America Comics #74 | 1949 | Red Skull cover — details |
| Strange Tales #1 | 1951 | First issue of the pre-Code horror title that later introduced Doctor Strange — details |
| Journey into Mystery #1 | 1952 | First issue of the pre-Code horror title that later introduced Thor — details |
Any grade, raw or graded
Golden Age books sell in every condition — coverless, restored and low-grade keys included. CGC and PSA slabs welcome. Send front and back photos for a free value.
Selling by mail
Golden Age books are fragile — don't press, clean or re-bag them. We email a prepaid, insured label and step-by-step packing instructions.
sell timely comics: questions
What are Timely comics?
Timely was the 1940s name of the company that became Marvel.
Are Timely comics valuable?
Yes — they're scarce, and WWII covers and first issues are especially sought after.
Do you buy low-grade Golden Age comics?
Yes — keys and early issues sell in every grade, even incomplete or restored.
Can I sell by mail?
Yes — everything happens online. Send photos for a free appraisal; if you accept our offer we email a prepaid shipping label. How selling by mail works.
Who pays for shipping?
We do. The label is prepaid, and high-value insurance covers your items in transit.
What if my package is lost or damaged?
It's insured for its value, and we handle the claim — not you.
how selling to us works
- 1Tell us what you have
Use the form below — a rough list, photos or a shared album link is plenty to start.
- 2Free appraisal
We value each key item from recent public sales at its grade and send you the breakdown.
- 3Firm offer
Have an offer from a dealer or auction house? Send it — we'll compete. No pressure.
- 4Ship it — on us
Accept online and we email a prepaid USPS, FedEx or UPS label, insured in transit. Paid by PayPal or Venmo, usually within 1 business day of arrival.
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