Are Batman Movie Cards 1989 Worth Anything?
Do you remember the original Tim Burton Batman movies? As a Gen-Xer I do and they are still awesome. In fact, I believe these movies launched the beginning of the new era of serious super hero movies. The movies were grounded in a kind of real fantasy in a world that one could actually see existing. The character development was complex and believable.
In addition to the movie, there was a set of collectible trading cards developed. They would come in wax packs at toy stores or at the counter of a convince store, right at kid height level. And some of them are actually worth something now on the collectibles market. If you have many copies of mint condition cards you could have tens of thousands of dollars worth of collectibles in your collection.
A Mint for over a $1,000!
Check out eBay for some of the current prices. It appears many gem mint cards can sell from $150 up to over $1,000 each! I am only seeing these prices rise over time.
How to Evaluate Your Collection
Consider a few aspects of your collection. The first is the condition of the cards. Gem mint cards and high grade cards are going to be worth far more than a severely damaged card.
The next thing is to consider having key cards and characters. Obviously the main characters and actors are worth more than some random Joker thug.
With any collectible you will also have to evaluate if you will be able to sell the collectibles. Collectibles are a lot different than trading stocks on the stock market. It can be pretty simple to trade a stock and cash in. This is not the case when it comes to collectibles.
I could watch this many times!
Check out this Batman trailer!
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Batman is a Forever “Stock”
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Are DC Batman Comics About to Heat Up?
Hopefully with the reboot of the DC Universe, we will see a rise in DC comic and card collectibles. In general though, I believe Batman is a “blue chip” intellectual property investment. The Batman mythos will be reimagined for many years to come.
3 Main Reasons Comics and Collectibles Rise in Value
- Rarity: If a comic book is rare, meaning there are not many copies available, it can increase in value. This could be due to a limited print run, a special edition, or a rare variant cover. As the supply of the comic book dwindles, collectors who want a copy will have to pay a premium to acquire it, driving up its value.
- Popularity: If a comic book becomes popular due to a movie adaptation, a new comic book series, or a particular storyline, it can increase in value as demand for it rises. For example, when Marvel’s Avengers movies became popular, the value of Avengers comic books increased as more people became interested in the franchise.
- Historical Significance (keys): Some comic books may have historical significance because they introduced a new character or concept, or because they were part of a significant event in the comic book industry. For example, Action Comics #1, which features the first appearance of Superman, is considered a historically significant comic book and is highly valuable as a result.
Be Picky with Batman Collectibles
All said, I advise my friends to be cautious when investing in collectibles. Some can be worth it, but many will fail to rise too much in value over time. I do believe the Batman movie card collectibles will hold their value and go up.
Conclusion
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I’m about three cards short of having the full set of Michael Keaton batman cards from the original movie. Looking to sell as a job lot and wondering how best to achieve this? Not keen on eBay though.
I typically use eBay. Yes the fees suck. But we pay for access to a vast market place and audience. Not really sure how else to do it. I try to factor the fees into what I will accept for a give collectible.