When this book was first released it was a national sensation. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. The 1963 ferrari gto one of only 36 that were made was sold in a. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The list of comic books and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. The most famous example is 1950s ec comics, who published the full addresses of the people writing in, and that in turn allowed comic fans to reach out to each other. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. May 16, 2014 and so the first publication of the xmen became the most expensive one. The most expensive comic book in the world youtube. What has been noted as the most important comic book in the history of comic books sells again for a. With the way the economy is going and the rise of inflation and mostly because of the skyrocketing cost of paper, it was only a.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world previous slide next slide 1 of 11 view all skip ad. Because the comic book wasnt selling as they hoped will be, the book was cancelled. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Jun 20, 2016 so, what other titles are the most expensive comic books in history i say so far since we know other titles will go up in value at some point. Heres the most expensive comic books in existence, and boy i tell you, i remember the old days, when comic books and a soda pop were only.
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. Children dressed up in costume examine comic books for sale in samara, russia. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. 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.
The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. This ferrari just became the most expensive car ever sold. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. So, what other titles are the most expensive comic books in history i say so far since we know other titles will go up in value at some point. Speaking with valiant fans founder and site owner, greg holland, who has tracked and recorded sales for over a decade. Since 1990, collectors, speculators, and diehard valiant fans have searched for the rarest, most elusive valiant comicbooks known. I dont see how thats so expensive, its not like an 8 dollar book thats a wall of text for 300 pages, youre reading a book where an artist has worked their ass off to fill close to 200 pages. Old comics in mint condition command a good price in brick and mortar comic book shops, or at comic book shops online.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history, the most iconic issue, and most valuable single comic of all. Ever since supermans first appearance in 1938, comic books have. Go compare came up with an extensive list of the most expensive comic books in history so far, also taking into consideration the gain in price. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime. 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. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Comic books, especially rare ones and anything featuring a first, can skyrocket. The most expensive comic books ever sold completeset. Jan 20, 2012 the 10 most expensive books in the world.
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. This card was awarded as a prize during the 1999 tropical mega. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Stan lee issue is a piece of comic book history, as it ushers in one of the most popular superhero teams that marvel has ever. Most expensive comic book ever sold justcollecting.
Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. The origins of comic book collecting as an organized hobby has its roots in early science fiction fandom and comic book letter pages. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. Sep 07, 2014 most expensive comic books of all time which are the most expensive comic books of all time. And so the first publication of the xmen became the most expensive one. Other books featured multiple times on the list are the gutenberg bible, the first folio of shakespeare s plays and the north american indian with four separate copies. You purchase a copy of a brand new comic book for 10 cents. The 20 most expensive pokemon cards ever sold 2020. The 10 most expensive comic books of alltime money inc. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. I have a collection of old comic books ranging from superman to iron man, years ranging from 1967 to 1990i am needing to know how much they are worthi also have a marvel transformers head masters vol. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it changed hands back in 2010.
The timepiece, which is number one in a limited edition fourpiece series, is rare because of its casing. Because the comic book wasnt selling as they hoped will be, the. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. While some new comics are expensive, they cant compare in value or price to many older comics kept in good condition. American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. 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. Take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. This comic series started as an anthology of hardboiled detective series, but twentyseven issues later the book will introduce one of the most influential comic.
The collection includes 44 of the overstreet comic book price guides list of top 100 issues from the golden age of comic books. Next on our list of the most expensive pokemon cards in the world is the 1999 articuno. But thats only because you havent met the most expensive comic book. Comic books are usually fairly affordable, but when a comic book is rare, the price increases. From there is all history, we all know what spiderman. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Stories history top 10 most expensive us comic books the year is 1938 and youre at a newsstand. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Unlike many of the books on this list, this comic isnt notable for being the first appearance of a now famous superhero. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc. 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. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Could you ever imagine that the very same comic you now hold in your hands could be worth millions someday. Valiant, once among the largest publishers in the comic book industry, has a history that is filled with relaunches.
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