How much are Dylan Dog comics worth?

Many of you ask us: how much are Dylan Dog comics worth?

Dylan Dog, the famous comic created by the brilliant mind of Tiziano Sclavi and first distributed way back in 1986 by Sergio Bonelli Editore, has left an indelible mark on the Italian comic scene. With over 500 volumes, accompanied by a wide range of specials and spin-offs, the nightmare detective has established itself as the third best-selling series in Italy, surpassed only by Tex and Topolino. Today, the valuation of its out-of-print issues proves to be a real challenge, considering their online availability, their state of preservation, and market demand.

Issue Valuation:

To perform an accurate valuation, it is essential to distinguish between available issues and out-of-print issues. Available issues can be easily purchased directly from Sergio Bonelli Editore or from specialized stores at affordable prices. However, for out-of-print issues, the situation is different, as they can only be found through private transactions or at specialized retailers, which can lead to a significant increase in their value.

Below, we present a table with the different Dylan Dog series, along with the prices of issues in EXCELLENT (newsstand) and GOOD condition (minimum and maximum price variation based on the issues' state of preservation).

DYLAN DOG FIRST EDITION:

• number 1 from €450 to €900
• number 2 from €80 to €125
• number 3 from €80 to €130
• number 4 from €50 to €70
• number 5 from €50 to €70
• number 6 from €50 to €70
• number 7 from €50 to €70
• from 8 to 12 from €33.00 to €44.00
• number 13 from €55.00 to €88.00
• from 14 to 15 from €33.00 to €38.50
• from 16 to 20 from €27.50 to €33.00
• from 21 to 30 from €22.00 to €27.50
• from 31 to 40 from €16.50 to €22.00
• from 41 to 48 from €8.80 to €16.50
• from 49 to 78 from €6.60 to €11.00
• 🔹 Total first 50 issues: €1,520.6 - €2,586
• number 100 from €11.00 to €16.50
• number 100 Gold from €22.00 to €55.00
• 🔹 Total first 100 issues: ~€1,730 - ~€2,930
• number 200 from €7.70 to €22.00
• 337 Variant from €16.50 to €38.50
• 383 (Dario Argento) from €8.80 to €16.50
• from 387 to 390 (with Tarot cards) from €35.20 to €66.00
• 400 (with 4 variants) from €22.00 to €44.00
• from 401 to 406 (series 666) from €44.00 to €66.00
• 418-419-420 (Vasco Rossi) from €16.50 to €33.00
• 421 (35th anniversary special) + 1 in color from €8.80 to €16.50

DYLAN DOG FIRST REPRINT (1-330):

• number 1 from €16.50 to €33.00
• from 2 to 10 from €5.50 to €7.70

DYLAN DOG SECOND REPRINT (1-184):

• number 1 from €3.30 to €16.50
• from 2 to 10 from €2.20 to €3.30

OTHER VALUABLE DYLAN DOG ISSUES:

• Dylan Dog Color Fest n.21 from €22.00 to €88.00
• Dylan Dog 101 with printing error from €165.00 to €330.00 (only 2,000 copies)
• Dylan Dog & Batman Special number 0 and 00 from €22.00 to €55.00
• Xabarax and Joker Special from €16.50 to €55.00
• Dylan Dog "Zombie Box" Silver from €47.50 to €66.00
• Dylan Dog "Zombie Box" Gold from €55.00 to €110.00

The valuation of out-of-print Dylan Dog issues is a complex undertaking, but their market value is often influenced by their rarity, demand, and state of preservation. While available issues can be easily found at reasonable prices, out-of-print ones can represent true gems for collectors and fans of the genre.

However, it is important to keep in mind that the comic book market is constantly evolving, and prices may fluctuate over time. So, if you are interested in purchasing out-of-print Dylan Dog issues, it is always advisable to do up-to-date research and rely on reliable retailers to get an accurate estimate of their current value.