Comic books have oscillated in popularity, but have always managed to reinvent themselves and change with the times.

A quiff of hair, ink-spot eyes and wiry frame, thats Tintin, the unlikely looking, yet iconic 20th century comic book boy reporter, whose following spans continents and generations. Despite muscle-bound protagonists with superhuman traits ruling the comic book universe, Tintins star shines bright as ever!

In the 1940s, a red-haired, freckled young man, termed Americas newest boyfriend took the comic book universe by storm.

If youre a comic book aficionado, heres how to determine the worth of your collection.