How to Sell Your Charles Schulz Peanuts Comic Strip
The iconic Peanuts universe was created by Charles Schulz and remains one of the most popular comic strip series. It ran for nearly 50 years, between 1950 and 2000, with 17,897 strips published. The strip has been translated into 21 languages and adapted into books, films and theme parks. Peanuts strips and illustrations remain highly coveted by collectors and fans. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can help you sell or consign your Peanuts comic strip.
Contact us to appraise or sell your original Charles Schulz Peanuts comic strip. Please send images and a description of your item to [email protected] and we’ll be happy to provide a free estimate.
Take a look at our top original Peanuts comic sales:
10) “Peanuts” Comic Strip from 1953
This adorable “Peanuts” strip from 1953 features Lucy asking Charlie Brown to read her a book. Charlie Brown begins reading and it’s revealed to be a biography of Ludwig Van Beethoven, which prompts Lucy to stop Charlie Brown as she announces that the book belongs to music prodigy Schroeder. We realized $55,000 for this early “Peanuts” strip.
9) “Peanuts” Sunday Comic Strip from 1970
Snoopy’s sidekick Woodstock is a main character in the “Peanuts” universe and was named after the 1969 music festival held in New York. Woodstock made his first appearance in 1966, but didn’t have a name until 1970. We sold an “April showers” themed Sunday strip from 1970 featuring Peppermint Patty, Snoopy and Woodstock in a heavy downpour for $56,250.
8) “Peanuts” Comic Strip From 1957
Musical virtuoso Schroeder first appeared in the “Peanuts” strip series in 1951 and is one of Charlie Brown’s best friends. We sold this “Peanuts” strip featuring Charlie Brown prepping dinner for Snoopy while Schroeder calls Snoopy over by whistling Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 1 for $58,954.
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7) “Peanuts” Sunday Comic Strip from 1967
The World War I Flying Ace was one of Snoopy’s most popular alter egos throughout series of the strip. We realized $60,000 for this 1967 strip in which Snoopy fantasizes about taking down his WWI arch-rival, the Red Baron, and gets booted from the pub in his dreams.
6) Peanuts” Comic Strip from 1962
Snoopy is seen lounging atop his doghouse in the “Peanuts” strips and beginning in 1958 he was shown to exclusively sleep on top of it, rather than inside. We sold a 1962 strip for $60,901 that depicts Snoopy and an angry bird having a brief interaction followed by Snoopy remarking that others never believe they’re the source an issue.
5) “Peanuts” Comic Strip from 1951
As one of the few first female characters in “Peanuts” Patty helped establish the mood for strong female characters such as Lucy and Sally. This 1951 strip below depicts a cute interaction between Charlie Brown and Patty where Charlie Brown explains that he purchased a photo of a sidewalk from a sidewalk photographer. We sold it for $62,500.
4) “Peanuts” Comic Strip from 1965
It’s always to delight to see the silly sibling dynamics between Lucy and Linus Van Pelt in the “Peanuts” series. We realized $63,336 for this 1965 strip that depicts Lucy’s cynical interpretation of “Snow White” followed by Linus’s snappy remark.
3) “Peanuts” Comic Strip From 1952
Patty from the “Peanuts” universe was one of the first female characters in the strip’s early days and even makes in appearance in the very first comic strip from 1950. In the early days of “Peanuts” Patty was the oldest of the children and often portrayed a nurturing maternal character. We sold a charming strip from 1952 that narrates Patty and Charlie Brown playing bridge while Charlie Brown takes notes to keep up for $65,773.
2) “Peanuts” Comic Strip from 1965
Like many children siblings Linus and Lucy often bicker and argue with each other in the “Peanuts” strips. We sold a humorous strip from March 1965 for $68,093 featuring Linus’s blanket getting revenge on his older sister Lucy.
1) “Peanuts” Comic Strip From January 1953
Linus Van Pelt is an integral character in the “Peanuts” universe. As Charlie Brown’s best friend and younger sister of the main antagonist Lucy, he’s known for his voice of sanity and philosophical quips. We realized $79,585 for this early “Peanuts” strip from 1953 featuring Snoopy on all fours and Linus without his trademark blanket.
Thank you for visiting our top ten Peanuts comic strip sales. Please feel free to reach out to us ([email protected]) if you have any questions or if you’d like to sell, consign or simply have us appraise your Peanuts comic strip. Learn more about our 1964 Charles Schulz Peanuts comic strip art.
FAQ
How do I consign or sell my Peanuts comic strip?
Selling your Peanuts strip for top value has never been easier at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email us a description and photos of your comic strip to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you promptly with a free estimate.
This sounds great and I want to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auctions along with an agreement for your 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 Peanuts comic strips?
The value of your strip can vary based on condition, year published, characters featured, subject matter, and whether it’s a daily or Sunday strip.
What is the value of a Charles Schulz original Peanuts comic strip?
The value of a strip is based on a combination of the aforementioned factors above as well as the current marketplace. The good news is that the market for Charles Schultz strips is consistently strong.
