The Day We Found a Green Lantern Goldmine
Every so often, the comic gods descend from their mighty spinner racks in the sky and plonk something in our laps that makes us giggle like kids who’ve just found their dad’s hidden X-Men #1 (don’t worry, Dad, we bagged and boarded it properly. Also, did you find that Milk? It's been 32 years).
Recently, Fantasy Road had the absolute pleasure of picking up a comic book collection that made us question whether we’d accidentally stumbled into the Hall of Justice itself. This wasn’t just a few random issues of Spider-Man stuck together with tape, oh no. This was the full Green Lantern Vol 2 run, in all its Silver Age, ring-slinging glory – including a high-grade Green Lantern #1 (1960).
Add to that:
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A complete run of The Boys (the same series currently making people wince on Amazon Prime).
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A complete run of Vertigo’s Fables, aka fairy tales for grown-ups who don’t mind a bit of blood with their bedtime stories.
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A complete Green Lantern Vol 3 run for good measure (because one full Lantern run clearly wasn’t enough).
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And the pièce de résistance: a Sandman #1, signed AND remarked by Neil Gaiman and Mike Dringenberg (yes, that Sandman, that Gaiman).
If this collection had any more flex, it would have to pay gym membership fees.
Why This Matters for Anyone Looking to Sell Comics UK
Now, you might be reading this thinking: “Cool story, Fantasy Road, but why should I care?”
Well, let me tell you. This collection proves a very important point: if you’re sitting on old long boxes stuffed with comics, there’s a good chance they’re worth more than you think. And if you’re looking to sell comics online, particularly in the UK, there has never been a better time to do it.
Why? Three simple reasons:
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Silver Age Gold Mines Still Shine – Green Lantern Vol 2 isn’t just a bunch of old paper. It’s history, it’s nostalgia, it’s an investment that makes Bitcoin look like loose change under the sofa. That #1 in high grade? Absolute gem.
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Modern Classics Are Exploding – The Boys is a prime example. Ten years ago, you could snag early issues for the price of a pint. Now? Thanks to TV adaptations, early runs are skyrocketing faster than Hughie running from Homelander.
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Signed Sandman = Collector Catnip – Neil Gaiman doesn’t just sign everything with a biro at your local Tesco. A dual-signed, remarked Sandman #1? That’s the sort of thing that makes collectors whip out their wallets like it’s Black Friday at Forbidden Planet.
So if you’ve got comics gathering dust, whether it’s Green Lantern, The Boys, Sandman, or even Beano Annuals (no judgement), it’s time to sell comic books UK and cash in while the market’s hotter than Guy Gardner’s temper.
The Green Lantern Vol 2 Breakdown
Let’s geek out for a moment and talk Green Lantern Vol 2, because this is where the Silver Age cosmic magic really happens.
Highlights include:
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Green Lantern #1 (1960) – Hal Jordan takes centre stage, and a high-grade copy like the one we snagged is rarer than Batman admitting he enjoys a cuddle.
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#7 – First Sinestro. Without him, who would Hal have to bicker with?
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#76 – The Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams issue that kicked off socially relevant storytelling. Comics got woke before woke was cool.
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#85–86 – The infamous “Speedy is on heroin” arc. Nothing like a little hard-hitting drama with your capes and tights.
Having the entire run in one collection is like finding Excalibur still in the stone.
The Boys – Proof Comics Aren’t Just for Kids
If you thought superhero comics were all about spandex and saving kittens, The Boys came along to slap you in the face with a wet fish. Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson gave us a world where superheroes are corporate psychopaths and the real heroes are the misfits trying to keep them in check.
Owning the full run today isn’t just a flex – it’s practically a retirement plan. Between the Amazon series and Ennis’ cult following, these books are hotter than Starlight under stage lights.
And if you’re thinking of selling your run, you’ll want to sell comics online with people who actually know the difference between a first print and a cheap reprint knock-off. (Spoiler: that’s us.)
Fables – Fairy Tales for People Who Grew Up
If Green Lantern is the cosmic space cop saga and The Boys is pure cynical chaos, then Fables is the literary darling of the bunch. Bill Willingham’s Vertigo epic ran for over a decade and gave us everything from Bigby Wolf in a trench coat to Snow White proving she’s nobody’s damsel.
The complete run is beautiful, dark, and utterly addictive – and collectors are clamouring for them like Cinderella at a shoe sale.
Sandman #1 – The Signed Crown Jewel
Now let’s talk Sandman, because if there was a crown jewel in this collection, this was it. A #1 issue of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, dual signed and remarked by Gaiman himself and Mike Dringenberg.
That’s like finding a first edition Harry Potter signed by Rowling and Dumbledore. (Okay, not literally, but you get the point.)
Sandman isn’t just a comic. It’s literature. It’s the reason half the people who now run comic shops in the UK got into comics in the first place. Having a signed and remarked copy isn’t just owning a comic – it’s owning a piece of modern myth.
Why You Shouldn’t Leave Comics to Gather Dust
Let’s be real. If you’ve got comics shoved in a box somewhere in the loft, you’re doing them a disservice. Paper and time don’t mix well. Add in a bit of damp or – god forbid – silverfish, and suddenly your prized Green Lantern is worth less than a Greggs sausage roll.
That’s why the smart move is to:
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Dig them out.
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Get in touch with us at Sell to Us.
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Let us do the heavy lifting (literally and financially).
We’ve helped countless collectors sell comics online across the UK, and whether it’s Green Lantern, Pokémon cards (yep, we buy those too), Magic: The Gathering (yep, them as well), or even Funko Pops (we won’t judge your wall of vinyl eyes staring at us), we’ve got you covered.
Useful Tips Before You Sell Comic Books UK
Alright, so you’re ready to part ways with your long boxes of joy. Here’s a few tips to get the best deal:
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Condition is king – A mint comic is worth exponentially more than one that looks like it’s been used as a coaster.
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Complete runs rule – Single issues can be cool, but a full run (like our Green Lantern, Fables, or The Boys haul) makes buyers salivate.
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Signatures matter – But only if verified. A Neil Gaiman sig is worth gold; your Uncle Dave scribbling “Spider-Man” in biro is not.
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Bag and board ‘em – Not just because it’s fun to say, but because it protects your comics from the horrors of moisture and dust.
Need more resources? Check out our Comic Book Resources page, where we’ve stuffed handy guides for collectors, sellers, and curious time-travellers from 1963.
Wrapping Up – And Where You Come In
So, what have we learned?
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Complete Green Lantern runs make us squeal.
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The Boys is a money-printing machine disguised as a comic.
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Fables is proof fairy tales weren’t ruined by adulthood.
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Sandman is, well, Sandman – and a signed copy is basically a grail.
But most importantly, this collection proves the UK is full of hidden comic book treasure troves. If you’ve got one, don’t let it rot in the attic – sell comic books UK and let them find a loving new home (while you pocket the cash).
And hey, if you just want to watch us geek out over more collections, you can always swing by our blog or even our videos.
Because at Fantasy Road, we don’t just buy your comics – we celebrate them, laugh about them, and occasionally cry when we open a box to find a Hulk #181.
So, what are you waiting for? Time to dig out those comics and give us a shout. Your collection could be the next one we write about.
