Batman has become one of the most popular comic book characters of all time since his creation over 70 years ago. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The comicbook also features the first appearance of the cyclops, marvel girl, beast, angel and iceman and also the introduction of professor x and magneto. A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics.
With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of. Who will have the most valuable comic book collection. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. Even though marvel books arent generally as valuable as their dc counterparts, if you happen to have a. If the fantastic four werent created, we most likely wouldnt have any of the marvel characters that we enjoy today. That range is driven by the newsstand exclusivity of the variants, coupled with a decline in newsstand sales relative to direct edition sales direct. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Known as the starting point for the renowned comic book powerhouse, the ultrarare. The 10 most expensive gen 1 pokemon cards in the world. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after.
Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. It is the most expensive comic book of the world ever sold as it was sold. Each of these essays, like the stories included in this anthology, were written from the authors or journalists unique. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet by c. This success may be due to the fact that, unlike most costumed crime fighters, batman has no superhuman powers.
Late last week, heritage auctions completed a public offering of the highestgraded copy of marvel comics no. Not only was it the origin story for marvels first family, but it also marked the first comic book appearance of a team since the golden age of comics that lasted from the 1930s to the early 1950s. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Even with a flooded market of over 800 thousand copies, obviously, a lot of those have been lost to the sands of time. It also contains the rarest comics around, especially the earliest issues. The 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world therichest. In addition to being the first appearance of the beloved character, batmans early detective comics appearances are notable for giving readers a rare look at a more brutal batman, willing to use deadly force and even firearms his hatred of guns, which goes handinhand with. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s march 5, 2018.
Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. The 1st issue of marvel comics was printed in 1939 and its the 8th most expensive comic book ever sold. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Becoming the most expensive marvel comic ever sold. Whether they grew up obsessed with the action filled storylines, or they become acquainted with the hobby at an older age comics books can open readers up to a whole new world. Top 50 most valuable comic books from the bronze age. Though spidey has starred in numerous comics, annuals, graphic novels, and nature magazines, his original run in amazing spiderman is the one fans cherish the most. Just be ready to spend at least 567k for it if you find a near mint copy. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon.
He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. When you factor in that this book is the first appearance of namor the submariner, the human torch and is the first book published by what would become marvel comics, its a nobrainer that it sold for a ton of money what makes this book so impressive is that it is only graded a 9.
Scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. For just about any comic line, the first issue is almost always the rarest and most valuable. On top of that, its been encapsulated by cgc with a. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of highly detailed action figures. The first release of the comic book was a huge success. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books.
Thanks to the constantly growing success of superhero movies, marvel has been cashing in on the big screen versions of their comic book characters for the last decade. Even though marvel books arent generally as valuable as their dc counterparts, if you happen to have a wellkept copy of any of these issues, take care of it, because it could help pay for your retirement. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. Classic marvel comic printed with teen titans cover going. Many people who are interested in nerd culture, find themselves drawn to comic books. We have to each pick 10 comics from dts collection of cgc graded marvel silver age comic books. See more ideas about most expensive comics, comics and comic books. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. The 10 most important spiderman stories of the decade. Just how strong is captain marvel aka carol danvers. The 3 most iconic comic covers of all time january 3, 2018. This is the secondyoungest comic book on this list, being only a year older than the number next most expensive comic in the world. Spiderman is the most collected comic book character in the world, and anytime he appears in another popular series as a crossover, especially on the cover, it boosts the value of that edition. Its these comic book citadels such as dc and marvel comics, who you have to thank, for bringing the likes of superman, batman, the xmen, the fantastic. The sale set a world record for the most expensive marvel comic ever. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics.