Nov 07, 2016 from the least absurdly priced to the ridiculous amount ever spent on a couple of color pages, this is the comic book countdown. Trinas elegant, supple drawing is at once retro and ever current, and she is ideally suited to. Mar 26, 2018 comic book fans from around the world can tell you how valuable issues can really be, but they still might be surprised at how expensive these are. This page provides lists of bestselling individual books and book series to date and in any language. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. The most expensive marvel comic books ever sold collective pop.
Stray bullets, the best noir comic youre probably not. Art pop, dance vector, pop art women, couples comics, retro vector, retro men, art prints for sale, girl dancing, cultura pop. The 20 most expensive sneakers ever made 2020 wealthy gorilla. Here are the most expensive marvel toys ever sold and their.
This was the most expensive book ever sold when it. Since 1990, collectors, speculators, and diehard valiant fans have searched for the rarest, most elusive valiant comicbooks known. Anybody know what comic book is the most rare and valuable. The book also includes the first supervillain that batman ever meets, doctor death, a mad scientist who develops a lethal pollenbased poison that he. The most valuable comic books in the world its all just comics. In that same year, kitchen sink launched the comic book series dope comix. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. It is near perfect condition and shows almost no aging making it the most valuable comic book ever. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. The incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. Weve gone through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Which are the most expensive sneakers in the world to buy. This is the secondyoungest comic book on this list, being only a year older than the number next most expensive comic in the world.
So it should come as no shock that the most famous book in marvel history is the most valuable at 1. The book also includes the first supervillain that batman ever meets, doctor death, a mad scientist who. Comics and textbooks are not included in this list. Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for.
Speaking with valiant fans founder and site owner, greg holland, who has tracked and recorded sales for over a decade. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. The first appearance of the dark knight from 1939, created by bob kane and bill finger, is a book all comic book lovers would want to own. See more ideas about comics, vintage comic books and vintage comics. Wow editor jerry iger bought an eisner adventure strip called captain scott dalton, an h. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age.
This superrare, pristine copy of the first superman comic is rated as a 9 by industry standards. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Comic book fans from around the world can tell you how valuable issues can really be, but they still might be surprised at how expensive these are. Scott campbell 2009 without a doubt the most valuable and hard to find convention book out there, 9. Vintage comic books, vintage comics, mary worth comic, spanked wife, true. Many people who are interested in nerd culture, find themselves drawn to comic books. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. 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. The most valuable comic books in the world its all just.
The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. Back in the golden age, marvel mystery comics click for full article initially called marvel comics heralded the creation of the worlds most famous comic book brand. Debuting in the issue are angel, beast, cyclops, iceman, and marvel girl. The other feeling was that the punisher was so violent that we couldnt really give him a regular comic book. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had sworn. One piece is the bestselling comic by a single author and the bestselling manga of all time, having sold the most collected comic book volumes.
Inside dope from the kings of comics chicago tribune. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. It is near perfect condition and shows almost no aging making it the most valuable comic book ever thats quite an investment if you still have one that you only paid ten cents for. The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. As the name implies, comics are only half of what make comic girl dope. The books are listed according to the highest sales estimate as reported in reliable, independent sources. Best selling refers to the estimated number of copies sold of each book, rather than the number of books printed or currently owned. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. If youve found any of these great jla comics, then have them appraised for free by sell my comic books. The highlight of the auction was a copy of action comics no. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had. This toysrus fan pack exclusive featured both the winter soldier and black widow in their comic skins. 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. Iron man 281 marvel comic book covers which of the modern age comics are worth the.
What single issue comic sold the most issues of all times. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. What is the top selling comic book issue of all times. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Ask any action figure or toy collector, things can get pretty valuable over time. Hes considered one of the top comic book characters of all time, which means his appearance in this comic book is what makes it so famous and worth so much money. There are some really rare comic books in this run. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. Its rare that a character worms his way into the public consciousness right away.
June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to the world. Sellmycomicbooks, screenrant, cheatsheet, collectivepop. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. 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. Unfortunately, like most antidrug propaganda, dope comix talks down to its. Underground comics were stereotyped as dealing only with sex, dope and. Released in 1944, shop keepers decided not to stock it, due to its offensive cover, which featured a woman about to be attacked by hooded assailants bearing swastikas. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Some of the most poignant elements of popular culture originate in comic form, from hollywoods current obsession with superheroes, to the ever useful bechdel test for measuring how well a cultural product does at representing women. Supermans first ever appearence that was written in 1938. Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, harry potter by j. However, comix book did not sell well and lasted only five issues.
The 27 rarest marvel toys and what theyre worth thegamer. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Jul 23, 20 the comic was displayed in a special, speeding bulletproof display case made specifically for the event, allowing guests to get an upclose look at what many consider to be the most valuable. The comic was displayed in a special, speeding bulletproof display case made specifically for the event, allowing guests to get an upclose. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Whether you love him or hate him, dj khaleds air jordan 3 gratefuls are just dope. William erwin eisner march 6, 1917 january 3, 2005 was an american cartoonist, writer, and entrepreneur. Golden age of comic books late 1930s to around 1950. This rare 35c cover variant is one of the rarest star wars comic books ever printed, and by far the most valuable. The 20 most valuable comics ever auctioned off have. The list is more interesting as a result, and so our editorial decision is final.
These are the most essential comic book events of all time, as well as the. 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. This success may be due to the fact that, unlike most costumed crime fighters, batman has no superhuman powers. Comic books are an enduring art form which stretches back hundreds, if not thousands of years depending on what you count as a comic. Since most of the 40,000 lots that produced those millions included comics youve likely never. Collecting modern age comic books as an investment surprisingly modern age comic books can be quite valuable. Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by marvel comics. Stray bullets is the best noir comic youre probably not reading syfy. Apr 10, 2017 comic books are an enduring art form which stretches back hundreds, if not thousands of years depending on what you count as a comic. 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. Underground comix are small press or selfpublished comic books that are often socially.
Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing. The first appearance of edward nigma aka the riddler, whod turn into one of batmans most interesting arch enemies later played by frank gorshin. Dope comix is essentially antidrug propaganda, then it can be taken at face value. Batman has become one of the most popular comic book characters of all time since his creation over 70 years ago. 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.
Joe quesada and dan didio discuss the comic book industry. The ongoing comic book series was created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1962. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. Trina robbins has been writing comics and books for over thirty years. Guided by professor xavier, these five made up the first team of young mutants and anchored this one as a landmark issue. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the bestselling books of all time. However, for any fan of robbins art, this is more than worth it, and the ancillary. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to.
Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Turns out the first appearance of one of the most iconic superheroes is a sound. He was one of the earliest cartoonists to work in the american comic book. 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. Our top 60 most valuable comic books published since 1992 will tell you. For those who dont have a comic book guy level of knowledge, heres how the ages are broken down.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age iron man. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. May 16, 2015 10 most valuable comic book movie franchises.
21 451 38 306 860 383 1423 164 1270 1217 412 1118 285 297 875 1347 272 63 785 189 1188 982 663 750 527 174 742 1157 1264 71 87 1120 1052 34 1145 1383 1136 1130