How to Sell Your Chic Young Blondie Comic Art

To auction, sell or consign your Chic Young Blondie comic art, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Who Created the Comic Strip Blondie ?

Chic Young is best-remembered as the cartoonist who created the comic strip Blondie. The strip debuted in 1930 and Young continued to draw it until his death in 1973. Not long after the debut of Blondie it became the most popular comic strip. It has been adapted into a film series that spanned between 1938 and 1950 as well as a radio program between 1939 and 1950.

Here Are Some Chic Young Blondie Comics We Sold:

Lot of Four Comic Strips — Sold for $5,363

Lot of four charming ”Blondie” comic strips hand-drawn and signed by Chic Young, dated 1930-1933 early in the strip’s history. Strips are titled ”The Oily Bird”, ”Bitter Sweet”, ”A Determined Young Man” and ”The Mounties Always Get Their Man”. Sold for $5,363.

Comic Strip From January 1931 — Sold for $4,230

”Blondie” comic strip hand-drawn and signed by Chic Young from 16 January 1931, featuring Blondie, Dagwood and the Bumstead parents. In this 6 frame strip, Dagwood is made temporary president of his father’s railroad company, so that Blondie, ”the heiress” sitting on a pile of cash, would marry him. Strip is an excellent recap of the plot, about four months into its existence. Strip measures 19.75” x 5.25”. Uniform toning, otherwise near fine. Sold for $4,230.

1932 Comic Strip Titled ”The Curtain Call” — Sold for $3,458

”Blondie” comic strip hand-drawn and signed by Chic Young from 1 February 1932, the day of Dagwood’s wedding to Blondie’s roommate Irma. Considered Dagwood’s ”social equal”, Irma is his parents choice, who are forcing him to marry her despite the fact that the groom is unconscious. Measures 19.75” x 5.25”. In very good condition with some soiling on border. Sold for $3,458.

1931 Comic Strip ”Mother Sets an Example” — Sold for $3,176

”Blondie” comic strip hand-drawn and signed by Chic Young from 19 September 1931, featuring Blondie, Dagwood and the Bumstead parents. In this 4 frame strip, Dagwood and Blondie are shown reunited and happily in love, upon Mrs Bumstead’s advice not to be jealous, advice she can’t take herself. Measures 19.75” x 5.25”. Very good condition. Sold for $3,176.

1933 Comic Strip Titled ”Thanks For The Tip” — Sold for $2,954

”Blondie” comic strip hand-drawn and signed by Chic Young from 11 January 1933, featuring Blondie resolute in his hunger strike, in order to marry Blondie. In this 5 frame strip, a crowd of people come to observe Dagwood on day 9 of his strike. Measures 19.75” x 5.25”. Dampstaining along top border, mostly able to be matted out, else very good. Sold for $2,954.

1933 Comic Strip ”Another Not To Be Forgotten Day” — Sold for $2,218

”Blondie” comic strip hand-drawn and signed by Chic Young from 5 April 1933, featuring Blondie and Dagwood getting married again, on account of Dagwood’s amnesia. In this 4 panel strip, Dagwood happily exclaims ”MY WIFE”, thinking he’s marrying Blondie for the first time. Measures 19.75” x 5.25”. Toning, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,218.

1932 Comic Strip ”Music To Her At That” — Sold for $1,971

”Blondie” comic strip hand-drawn and signed by Chic Young from 2 January 1932, featuring Blondie. In this 4 frame strip, Blondie looks distraught on a chaise lounge until she gets an angry call from Dagwood, making her happy that he’s talking to her. Measures 19.75” x 5.25”. Very good condition. Sold for $1,971.

1932 Comic Strip ”A Receptive Customer” — Sold for $1,628

”Blondie” comic strip hand-drawn and signed by Chic Young from 13 December 1932, featuring Blondie, Dagwood, Mr. Bumstead and 2 beautiful nurses. In this 4 frame strip, Dagwood is sick in bed with a broken heart, proclaiming ”I Want Blondie!”. Mr. Bumstead funnily hops into the bed in order to be cared for by the beautiful nurses. Measures 19.75” x 5.25”. Very good condition. Sold for $1,628.

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FAQs

How do I consign or sell my Chic Young “Blondie” comic strips?
It’s never been easier to sell your comic strips at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can with a free appraisal.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of Blondie comic strips?
The value of your item can vary based on condition, subject matter and provenance.