Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. The original appearance of superman also, the wizard zatara started a wave of superhero comic books. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Below are the most valuable of the bunch, as priced by nostomania, a ugc evaluator of coins, comics and magazines, who regularly update their lists. I dont know whats more rare, seeing a highend copy of one of these books or any one of them actually going up for sale. From the most expensive superman comic to the most expensive spiderman comic, the higher profile the superhero, the more valuable the issue.
The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. Of course, 70 years of continuous publication have made certain early issues particularly valuable. Any serious comic book collector can tell you that the worlds most. Ever since supermans first appearance in 1938, comic books have captured the hearts and minds of children and adults with stories of. 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. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. People in the world love to read all types of books and comics as well. Apr 15, 2018 the incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or. It also contains the rarest comics around, especially the earliest issues. Here we have a list prepared for you about the most expensive comic books in the world.
Comic books certainly dont sound like expensive investments to most of us, but to those who know a lot about them, they are valuable. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. The most expensive books in the world readers digest. The 10 most important spiderman stories of the decade. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. The most valuable comic books along with baseball cards, comic books represent an important component of the collectibles market, and can prove to be quite profitable for collectors. For simplicitys sake, record prices on this page are from the last couple of years. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. This most expensive comic published in june 1938, this is the mother of all comics. This was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. The most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars by michileen martin feb. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s.
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. The ten most important comic books of the 1990s sequart. This is hands down one of the most expensive new 52 books, and it has provided an answer. With a seemingly endless supply of mutants and various xbooks that have come and gone during the years, it might be conceivable that you could paper the entire earth in xmen comic. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. The ongoing comic book series was created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1962. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and. Animated superhero shows and movies better than liveaction versions. Top five most expensive original us comic art sold at auction as of 2020. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age.
Feb 27, 2020 the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars by michileen martin feb. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. The above ranking of the most expensive comic books is given according to the price for which they were sold in the world. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. Though spidey has starred in numerous comics, annuals, graphic novels, and nature magazines, his original run in amazing spider. We include new 20192020 record sales and minimum values. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. 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. From the first appearance of the amazing spiderman to the first ever xmen comic book, were taking a look at the top 10 most expensive comic books ever sold to the public. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. Many of them introduced something new into the world especially the superheroes. The 10 most expensive comic books of alltime allen lee 1 year ago there is a lot of interest in comic books, which in turn, means that comic books with either historical value or some other kind of significance can fetch considerable sums when sold to interested individuals. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the.
Still, having a comic book with a low issue number is another good indicator that it is. The third issue of suspense comicsa shortlived horrorthriller titlebecame the most valuable nonsuperhero comic book ever when a copy. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. A comic book is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. What is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction. List of important comics from the 2000s rare comics. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 2000s. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for. The most expensive comic book in the world youtube. The incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. These are the most expensive batman comics of all time. 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. Oct 26, 2015 comic books are as hot a collectible commodity as there is right now, like inked gold, with prices for the most desirable titles climbing exponentially in recent years. Two other copies of the book also raked in big money in the twentieth century. Feb 01, 2016 from the first appearance of the amazing spiderman to the first ever xmen comic book, were taking a look at the top 10 most expensive comic books ever sold to the public. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020.
The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Aug 12, 2018 with a seemingly endless supply of mutants and various x books that have come and gone during the years, it might be conceivable that you could paper the entire earth in xmen comic books and it all started right here with this comic valued at 492 thousand. Dec 23, 2018 usually when it comes to a valuable comic book, the lower the issue number the better. The books on this list are like a total solar eclipse in that they only appear every now and then.
List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. The 10 most expensive comic books of alltime money inc. Thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. All these expensive books are best and most successful in the world. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. Feb 21, 2016 thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction.
Aug 25, 2014 the most valuable comic books along with baseball cards, comic books represent an important component of the collectibles market, and can prove to be quite profitable for collectors holding highly. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Mar 05, 2018 the 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s. Top 100 variants cbsi comics cbsi comics comic book. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most. Because the comic book wasnt selling as they hoped will be, the book was cancelled. Read more 50 most expensive comics from the bronze age. Aug 20, 2019 the selection of the most valuable comic books of all time contains some of the most recognizable characters with an emphasis on their first appearances. Here are some of the most expensive comic books that you might own.