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";s:4:"text";s:26713:"For many years Action Comics #1 was consistently the most expensive comic book. It's also the first Conan Marvel magazine, and Savage Tales is the 1st magazine that marks Marvel's 2nd attempt to enter the magazine industry. Back in 2009, this perfect copy of Wolverine #1 sold for a whopping $15,535.00. Anyway, I hope you enjoy, and please share this if you're a comic collector or investor. Thing was that Marvel did a test run to see how readers would take to a price increase. 23 Amazing Spider-Man #6 (1963) $71,000 However, until another one of these Iron Fist #14 35 Cent Price Variant CGC 9.4s sell in the near future, it will stay here on this list. The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) $230,000 It was originally going to be used as the cover for "Detective Comics" No. Sold: Jul 28, 2012 . Sabretooth needs to be ruthless and savage yet cunning. "More Fun Comics" No. Even a mid-CGC grade 6.5 went for 26K, but with books being worth what theyll sell for, this issue has been known to sell for 482K. Ever since Supermans first appearance in 1938, comic books have captured the hearts and minds of children and adults with stories of heroes and the evildoers they vanquish. It's not even the first appearance of Ms. Marvel in costume; she's only on the final page in a t-shirt. We compiled the all-time auction price records for comic books as of February 9th, 2023. Once again, good things come to those who wait. It was Wolverine prior, and I'm not gonna say why the Punisher slid into first place during this time. Of course, his father is an evil mastermind that seeks to threaten the world (low key the western world), and Shang discovers his father is evil and ends up joining Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a British character from Sax Rohmer's novels, as an ally to MI-6 (foreign intelligence service of the United Kingdom) in fighting against his father and mostly Asian baddies. Instead, the series focused on teenagers who happened to have powers. Published in 1940, the Overstreet Guide called it "The definitive funny animal anthology comic after which all others were modeled.". Incredible Hulk #180. How do you know what's valuable? Texas: San Antonio area (suspected but not confirmed). But in 2008, a copy sold for around $450,000 in a cash/trade deal, according to Bleeding Cool. Marvel's Nyx series was not standard superhero fare, mostly because it didn't really involve any known superheroes. I am surprised that the first appearance of Blade has beat out the 1st appearance of the Punisher at 9.8 grades, but it appears it has. It's the most recent and highest known sale that I could find at the time of this writing and publication. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had another great supporting character on their hands that they treated as more important than the second tier. Marvels first family was and always has been the Fantastic Four. In the U.S., Marvel's Transformersran for 80 issues, but Marvel U.K.'s version included all-new stories in addition to reprints, and ran for an amazing 332 issues. Dr. Doom, one of the best Marvel villains ever created, debuted in 1961 in "Fantastic Four" No. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, Funnies, Inc. partnered up with Timely (the eventual Marvel) to put out books in movie theaters to try and drum up some sales. The first issue of Captain America not only introduces all of us to Steve Rogers but his sidekick Bucky too. The previous sale of a ToD #10 CGC 9.8 was also at Heritage Auctions and sold for $28,800 in June of 2021. "Marvel Mystery Comics" No. So 80,000 copies were printed and when the issue of Marvel Comics #1 hit the shelves it flew off them just as fast and another 800,000 were printed. It also is not all-inclusive and only includes the most valuable comics from the 90s (we tried not to include anything worth less than $15). If you can afford the splurge, either of these issues carries a fairly lofty price tag of 90K at their highest grade and record sale. A 9.4 copy is currently for sale on Comic Link for $485,000. So why was it so expensive? Average value for these 5 sales is $112,480, making it still the 2nd most valuable Bronze Age key issue that isnt some kind of variant. 7. If you're one of the nine or ten people that still have a copy are also sitting on almost 200 thousand, the book has been sold for 193K. Another Heritage Auctions sale and in 2021 nonetheless. Thor made his first appearance in 1962 within the "Journey Into Mystery" series. 1 with an incredible 9.8 grading sold for over $490,000 in July 2012. Its also noted to be the first comic to usher in the Silver Age. But it was still 1942, and a female superhero might not have been as appealing to young boys as Captain America or Superman. I am surprised and thought that the 1st appearance of Wolverine would've taken the number #1 spot. Maybe the seller is hoping for renewed interest in the series. The Phoenix saga and even Dark Phoenix saga are classic fan-favorite stories. Then again, if I owned the 3 known copies in existence, I'd be very reluctant to let my go unless I really needed the money. This is the first appearance of Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. I remember loving to hate on the villain and constantly rooting against him whenever the two went toe-to-toe. Definitely a comic to own for any X-Men fan, and it's no surprise that this comic is quite valuable. Only one sale, yet the CGC Census has 3 recorded 9.9s in existence so far? Only 3300 copies were printed, making it a relatively uncommon book, but if you grabbed one of these in 1998, you'd be $500 richer today. 1st appearance of Morbius. Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 - 1st appearance and origin of Luke Cage. The debut was a three-chapter story which featured Soviet spies and flying bugs. It can be difficult to figure out which of your 1990s comic books are worth money, but here is a simple list of over 100 valuable comics from that period. Highly anticipated character to hit the MCU on the mutant side of things is no doubt Wolverine. Once again, we are back with some Marvel Bronze Age Horror goodness. It continues her origin story and also includes the first appearance of Wildcat and Mister Terrific. A relic of the old Timely Comics, a young boy is adopted and raised by the Avian Bird People, who equip him with mechanical wings and as an adult sent him back to humanity to combat evil as the Red Raven. Since his debut, the not-so-jolly green giant has been in all kinds of media, making fanboys go nuts. If you can find a great copy of this one, be prepared to possibly fork over 200K for the book. While Red Raven and the Inhumans are more than probably not going to be a part of Avengers 4, having a copy of an early part of pre-Marvel history is an interesting piece of history to have for a mere 124 thousand dollars. While Thunderbird debuted, he was killed off quite quick. I wouldn't be upset if they recast as well. According to Heritage Auctions, its extremely rare to find a "Detective Comics" No. Iron Man #55 also has the debut of Drax the Destroyer, who has a personal vendetta against Thanos, The Mad Titan. We will analyze the rarity of each book . Incredible Hulk 181 is essentially the most valuable comic book from the 1970s as it features the first full appearance of Wolverine which comic fans can't get enough of. The 1st appearance of Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider is contained in Marvel Spotlight #5. Published ten years after the original, and with a fancy chromium cover, ASM #300 was popular enough to warrant a reprint that was probably available at your local comic shop for a slightly premium price. It has been ten years since Iron Man stepped out of the pages of Marvel and onto the big screen, launching one of the most popular and beloved movie franchises the world has ever known. It's probably no surprise to '90s kids that Venom is in the top three most valuable books on this list. This comic's cover from 1938 shows Supes holding a man high above the city streets. "Fantastic Comics" No. The first issue of "The Amazing Spider-Man" was published in 1963 and features two stories. So what are some of the most valuable Marvel comics you might find in your closet? 1st cameo of Wolverine. Another investment book at 77K now that Marvel and Sony are working together, perhaps the Sandman can also make his Marvel debut. The one that sold for $119,500 was graded a 7.5, with only one other finer copy known to exist. The only other sale I could find for this comic was back in 2013, and it sold at Heritage Auctions for $13,145! Previously, the highest-priced issue of this book sold for $227,050 and was a 9.0-graded pay copy, meaning it was used to record how much each contributor was paid. A 9.8-graded copy, the highest-graded copy extant, sold for $132,000 in January 2021, 55 years after it originally hit newsstands. Because of the selected area of distribution, these 35 Cent Price variant comics are more rare than the regular 30 Cent versions that were distributed. It follows the super team as they battle to defeat Thor's evil brother, Loki. Marvel U.K.'s Transformers #113 is the first mainstream comic appearance of Death's Head, an unusual cult favorite robot that has canonically crossed borders with Marvel, Transformers, and even Doctor Who. Not something creators used to drum up sales, but often times just carelessness on the part of creative teams. See it? The copy that sold for $104,563 was an 8.0-graded copy of the 1941 book, and there are only two known copies graded higher. The death of Superman, the breaking of Batman, and the rise of Image Comics were all pretty important and exciting events in comics history, but despite being awesome, your '90s funnybooks are pretty much worthless today. Two marquis issues not just in the history of the Fantastic Four, but in Marvel are both currently tied as 65K at their highest value. It's the perfect combination: a cover by Todd McFarlane, a landmark publishing milestone, the first full appearance of Eddie Brock as Venom, and Spider-Man returning to his classic red-and-blue costume after a long time in the black suit. The book that sold for $116,513 was a 9.4-graded copy. Wonder Woman received her first line of comic books in the summer of 1942, not long after the United States entered World War II. Once the robot was to break free, he adopted a human identity and cover of NY policeman, Jim Hammond. Only up until recently did Marvel put their creative juices behind their second-tier characters to craft new stories. This iconic comic marks the first appearance of the Joker and Catwoman. A 9.0 grading may have also been the 80-year-old comics selling point when it sold in 2011 at auction. Here is no different, as Spideys second Amazing adventure has been known to go for 72K. He has been responsible for perhaps Spideys greatest tragedy, the death of teenage love, Gwen Stacy. But before he was part of the Justice League, battling interdimensional beings, Manhunter went undercover as a human detective, solving very earthly crimes. 53 features the second appearance of the Spectre, continuing his origin story for the Golden Age superhero. And instead of putting together a suit in the caves of Afghanistan as he does in the 2008 "Iron Man" movie, this Tony Stark built his crude metal armor in a Vietnam POW camp. This might be one of the best-looking Batman covers ever inked. This first encounter had Spidey use a vacuum cleaner, but writers have spent a lot of time making the Sandman a credible threat over the years, and cinematically with Thomas Haden Church in the role for Spider-Man 3. But he wasnt green, at least not on the cover. There are a few Marvel Mystery comics that are worth a bit more, but the very first Amazing Spider-Man still deserves a spot on this list. Although the most recent sale of a CGC 9.8 was back on Feb 21, 2016 and sold for a whopping $24,000.00, we should see how recent sales of CGC 9.6 grades are at. The comic book, which originally sold for 10 cents in 1940, also features a one-page history lesson about postage stamps and a comic strip about an evil ventriloquist dummy. Third full appearance of Wolverine, and his first in an X-Men title. The comic is certainly rare. Cover by Gil Kane, John Romita and Artie Simek. Once again, feel free to comment, and I hope you share this article to those who will benefit. The comic features the first appearance of the bat plane, batarang, Julie Madsen and the Monk. However, after looking at the CGC Census, it did make more sense. Iron Fist was hugely disappointing, but I liked the Luke Cage show starring Michael Colter. The Luke Cage Netflix show was not that bad, not like Iron Fist. This comic from 1940 features the first appearance of the Spectre as well as the Presence, DCs representation of the Abrahamic god. Free shipping for many products! The 1964 comic is also the first Silver Age appearance of Cap, who had been frozen since World War II. $22,200 was the price the most recent CGC 9.8 Amazing Spider-Man #101 copy sold for in September of 2021. Even worse-for-wear versions of the Caped Crusaders first appearance can go for big bucks. The holy grail of comic books is the 1938 "Action Comics" No. It's a Skrull double feature for this entry! As much fun as seeing an all-Hulk jamboree might be, it's the neon green and pink cover of this classic that's truly iconic. As an ironic representation of everything that went wrong with '90s comics, Cable's mysterious backstory, endless pouches, giant guns, and bad attitude made him a cult favorite. "Tales to Astonish" No. A single page from this book and our first look ever at the Joker sold for $660 on eBay in 2013. If you have The Incredible Hulk #1 without the chipping, you have a very rare comic from 1962. "Sensation Comics" was a 109-book series by DC Comics that mainly featured Wonder Woman stories. 27 broke the record for the most valuable comic book when an 8.0-graded copy sold in 2010 for $1,075,000.The seller purchased the comic in the late 1960s for $100. A solid copy will net you around $350. Marvel didn't want to spoil the big reveal of their newest hero, so they kept the good stuff for the comic's second run. Even with so many superhero movies and TV shows out there, there's still probably only three characters that even people who have never picked up a comic book know exactly how they got their powers, and one of thems Spiderman. Stan Lee wanted Hulk to be a big grey monster, but an issue with the printing ink turned the Hulk varying hues of green on the inside pages. In the first, Spider-Man saves J. Jonah Jamesons sons space shuttle from disaster. A 4.0-graded copy sold for $30,000 on eBay in March 2019. Thor didnt even know he was Thor at first. Despite that fact. It's also one of the most expensive Disney collectibles in the world. I bought my copy for $35 bucks back in the day, and it graded a CGC 7.0 without a press and clean. It's fitting that both the first issue of the Mightiest Heroes and the first issue of the Mightiest Avenger both go for the same price 275 dollars. Damn, once again, the venue it sold at was Heritage Auctions. With the MCU gearing up to introduce their mighty mutants in their cinematic realm, it will be interesting to see how much Incredible Hulk #180 heats up compared to Incredible Hulk #181. A 9.2-graded copy of the 1944 comic sold for $292,900 in 2017, shattering the previous record of $173,275 for a 9.0-graded copy that sold in 2015. "Detective Comics" No. In conclusion, the 25 rare and most valuable comic books ever sold provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of comic book collecting. 1 with the same 5.5 grade sold for only $214,000 in 2011. Captain Marvel #17 isn't the first appearance of the new Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan; Marvel confirmed that she actually appears in a panel in issue 14. The most expensive copy of this book sold in 2017 for a bit over $149,000. During World War II, comic books like Captain America were definitely morale-filling feel-good comic books. Much of the Hulks origins are told right here in this issue. We may see Frank Drake appear in the Disney Plus Blade series, and if so, his first appearance in comics is in this issue of Tomb of Dracula #1. The first appearance of Spider-Man back when he had webs underneath his armpits is the second most valuable comic of all time. The highest grade of this particular comic are CGC 9.4s, and there have only been two recorded sales that I could find as of this writing: These prices were back in 2016 and 2017, so remember that. Action Comics (1938-2011) #1 CGC VF+: 8.5 WHITE pages - $2,052,000 - June 12, 2018 Highest known CGC 9.8 sale was $50,000 at Comic Link back in February of 2019. The original . Okay, over-all the Bronze Age Comics listed below aren't on the high-end scale like those above. Theyre the Fantastic Four, a Stan Lee and Jack Kirby creation that quickly became a fan favorite. I debated pretty hard about even mentioning these, but here they are: Wolverine #1 CGC 10. Its not the first appearance of Archie and the gang, but its the start of one of the most important non-superhero comics in history. I am not too confident. Almost forgot Savage Tales #1 and it should probably be on here. It sold in 2016, its value rising due to the resuscitation of the DC Universe in film. The following contains spoilers for Star Wars #32 from Marvel Comics. Whether you think Incredible Hulk #180 should or shouldn't more valuable than Incredible Hulk #181, the first cameo appearance of Wolverine is absolutely gaining a lot of momentum in demand among comic collectors and comic investors. And that's not to say his debut was great, because it wasn't. Hence, why this issue, issue # 2 is actually the first appearance of the giant green monster. Cool! This comic with an amazing cover by Jack Kirby features Captain America joining the Avengers, and a near-perfect 9.8-graded copy of one sold for $143,400 in 2017 at Heritage Auctions. A "Superman" No. It sold in September of 2021. I wouldn't be upset if Colter's version of Luke was carried over into the Disney/MCU stuff. The very first "Archie Comics" appeared 77 years ago for 10 cents, and sold in 2012 for $167,300. So DC sent out a press packet of hand-typed letters detailing the awesomeness of Americas first superheroine. On top of the important debuts, Wolverine joins the X-Men in this issue, and there's no doubt that his popularity helped to make the 2nd incarnation of the X-Men a success. By the 1960s, the actual Marvel comic publisher created its own trademarked Captain Marvel. 35 is sought after by collectors mainly because of the fantastic cover by Bob Kane. As time went on, however, Deadpool evolved into a character who became acutely aware of how ridiculous comics are as a creative medium, and took full advantage of everything illustrated heroes could offer. Never mind the fact that some other flag bearing hero, the Shield debuted a year earlier, Cap, of course, became a hero for the ages. 1 that belonged to actor Nicolas Cage fetched $2.161 million in 2011. This is the first time that story was told (you can see those original panels here). In 2014, a 9.0-graded copy sold for $3,207,852 on eBay, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Their debut in 1961 helped to usher in a new age of superheroes but combine it with shows like Lost In Space, where it's not just one person on an adventure, but an entire family. An issue of X-Men #94 with a CGC grade of 9.8 sold for $58,000 in April 2021. Well, the first Black superhero was Black Panther, but the first Black superhero to star in his own headlining comic title was Luke Cage. A few titles were involved as well. That certainly holds true for the Fantastic Four. Kicking off the list of the 20 most valuable comic books on the planet is the first issue of The Amazing Spider-Man, a Marvel comic dedicated to the web-slinger, following his smashing success in Amazing Fantasy #15. . However, the first Ghost Rider was part of the western genre and isn't considered a superhero. But it's also a very rare find being from 1941. 10. Most Valuable Comic Books of All Time By Craig Donofrio, updated on February 25, 2022 DC Comics / Heritage Auctions Ever since Superman's first appearance in 1938, comic books have captured the hearts and minds of children and adults with stories of heroes and the evildoers they vanquish. Issue has 1st appearance of Sabretooth. However, if the House Of Ideas hadn't sold off the rights to their most popular heroes like the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, then perhaps the Marvel Cinematic Universe wouldn't be what it is today. A 9.6-graded copy sold for a record $262,900 at Heritage Auctions in 2016. Eventually, the green color was decided on, and eventually the 12-cent comic sold for $326,000 50 years later, in 2014. The grade is very important as the highest graded (9.8) copies of this book can sell for close to 6 figures. He was similar to Superman perhaps a little bit too similar. Things are changing slightly as the MCU grows, so perhaps it's time to pick up some investment comics now. The copy that sold is one of three known to exist and was the highest-graded copy, with a 9.2 grade. Be sure to check back as we update the list as new records are set! Bentley Wittman has a super-human level intellect but felt threatened by the exploits of the Human Torch. We're talking about a guy who knew little to nothing about Chinese culture and felt apt to write about it in a way that absolutely portrayed it as morally and culturally inferior. Unlike early DC issues, early Marvel books weren't necessarily anthologies, but chaptered features and FF # 3 was no different. The first appearance of Moon Knight has been in demand and sought-out for a good while, but I do remember a time when this comic was under the radar. It includes over 100 of the most valuable comic books from the 80s. The comic book the movie was based on wasn't just low key racist, it was pretty racist. Luke Skywalker nearly loses a book full of the Jedi's . And before that sale, a 9.0 copy of "Action Comics" No. I also have other informative articles to check out so please do so. Chris Claremont begins here and that should be enough to make this sought-out by fans. They are worth far more than their weight in gold. 14 Amazing Spider-Man #41 $28,000 This issue brings us the first appearance of the bulky brute, the Rhino. Ride, captain ride upon your mystery ship / Be amazed at the friends you have here on your trip / Ride captain ride upon your mystery ship / On your way to a world that others might have missed. Iron Fist #14 35 Cent Price Variant. The book was the first issue of the team in their iconic blue uniforms, and is currently a steal at 38K, especially when in theory, sooner or later the team will make their MCU debut. Since the book was only distributed in New York City, researchers have found only five known copies to exist, which puts it in the kind of rarity that might even be fewer copies than Action Comics # 1. According to Bleeding Cool, the first "Superman" comic book is rare to begin with and then notoriously difficult to find in good shape. An incredible 9.8-graded copy sold for just a tad over $141,000 in 2015. Thankfully, it did happen that way, otherwise, we would have just had a litany of Spidey and X-Men movies and instead of characters like Black Panther and the Guardians of the Galaxy getting their own movies, Iron Man and Cap wouldve been the second-tier characters getting their own movies. View Comic Book Value Guide. Ultra-Humanite was Supermans greatest antagonist until Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Lex Luthor in 1940. So far this is the only sale of an X-Men #141 CGC 9.9 recorded. Spider-Man has always been a popular superhero (arguably the most popular), and the prices as of late reflect his popularity. Enterprises. So it should come as no shock that the most famous book in Marvel history is the most valuable at 1.1 million dollars at its highest. A 9.0 copy sold for $411,000 in 2016 at auction, and three years later a 9.4-graded copy sold for over double that price on eBay. Highest and most recent known sale of an Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 was for $84,000 at Heritage Auctions. Anyway, we'll see how Disney approaches this character. Giant-Size X-Men #1 is still considered the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine as well, but that can be argued. Somehow, it worked out better for him than anyone else who'd tried it at the time, and Venom's been wavering between good and evil ever since. Also a very likely chance that this comic should be higher on this list. If you collected comics in the early '90s, we're very sorry. While it actually hit stands in late 1979, 1980 appears in the indicia. The BvS or Infinity War of its time, Marvel Mystery #9 was the first crossover story between two superheroes when the worlds of Namor and the original Human Torch collided. He storms all the way from Mexico to kidnap John Jameson in New York. Just be ready to spend at least 567K for it if you find a near mint copy. World War II always sells, comic books from this era always sell too. A brilliant scientist who lost his arm, he decides to try and replicate the gene in reptiles that allows them to regenerate lost limbs. As if the Canadian White version of Marvel Mystery Comics 128 Special wasnt special enough, then how about different issues being reprinted within the pages of the issue. Published in 1955, "Detective Comics" No. Even better, some guy named Stan Lee wrote his first ever story for a comic book in this issue. Enterprises for copyright infringement (and perhaps a bit of saltiness, since Captain Marvel went on to outsell Superman), and Captain Marvel ceased to exist by 1953. The Bronze Age of Comics was a great and creative time in comics and produced many iconic characters, stories, and works of art. If the movie is a hit, I expect demand for this to continue to rise. As one of Marvel's most popular heroes, this isn't the first time you'll see Spider-Man on this list, but it's relatively rare to see a recent, common comic shoot up in value like this. A monumental piece of Americana valued at $126,000. Dr. Curt Connors as a villain seldom gets the respect he's deserved as far as comic book baddies go. Several Spawn books appear on the Top 100 Most Valuable Comic Books of the Modern Age. 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