Like any collectible, the most valuable comic books are often the rarest. Amazing Spider-Man #569 marks Eddie Brock's first appearance as Anti-Venom, a brand new take on Marvel's symbiote family. 200 of the Most Valuable 1970s Comics in 2023 - SubZero Comics The massive superhero team up saw them do battle with Namor who fled to the Northern Seas where a super soldier from Brooklyn was knocked out of his block of ice and began to thaw. After appearing in Amazing Fantastic #15, Spider-Man got his own title series written by Stan Lee, with art by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby. A fact that might get rectified once the Disney - 20th Century Fox deal is official. The most expensive copy of this book sold in 2017 for a bit over $149,000. Again, Spider-Man in the comic books is akin to Mickey Mouse and Disney. But the ink was giving them a problem. Anyway, I hope you enjoy, and please share this if you're a comic collector or investor. Either one of these is worth your time and effort to find if you're hunting down issues to invest in. Cover by Herb Trimpe. In many ways, Amazing Spider-Man #300 was the turning point in Spider-Man's history, making it a book beloved not only for its value, but also its story. Good copies of this comic are difficult to find. Jeez, 2021 was a good year for these high-grade Bronze Age keys. The cover was done by Bill Everett and Alex Schomburg. Even though the surrounding issues aren't worth much, the first appearance of Death's Head will net you an average of $100. How far up the rankings will this book go when Marvel/Disney finally casts Logan? 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. This is why I am putting it below Luke, Cage Hero for Hire #1 for now. Here are the Thirty Most Valuable Marvel Comics Of All Time. Cover by Dave Cockrum, Al Milgrom and Danny Crespi. Daredevil was designed by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and Bill Everett. He was similar to Superman perhaps a little bit too similar. 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. While the Ultra-Humanite isnt exactly a popular or even well-known bad guy, hes the worlds first comic book supervillain. A 9.4-graded comic sold for $243,000 in 2017. The first appearance of Batman in the 1939 "Detective Comics" No. It's why when Sony agreed to loan him out to Disney, it became a big deal the wall-crawler was coming home! Iron Fist was hugely disappointing, but I liked the Luke Cage show starring Michael Colter. If you had this book on your pull list, the first printing is worth about $25 today. #30: Invincible Iron Man 512 Stroman Venom Variant (2012). He has found ways over the years of suppressing the beast, but similar to the Hulk, it's just not easy being green. Iron Man made his first appearance in this 1963 comic book written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. This issue of Incredible Hulk was popular enough to get a third printing, with a yellow cover to distinguish it from the original. Three other stories not including Superman are included in the 64-page book from 1939. I debated pretty hard about even mentioning these, but here they are: Wolverine #1 CGC 10. Going down a grade to CGC 9.6, the most recent sale of that was $5,760 on Aug 23, 2021. Captain Marvel was originally created not by Marvel, but by the comic publisher M.F. First appearances are big business. Just seven years later, in 2018, a 9.8-graded copy sold for $38,400. "Suspense Comics" No. The 2nd Wolverine sequel was even based off this limited series, and the first headlining Wolverine comic. It sold in 2008, and it seems to be the only copy in existence in such good condition. Another Heritage Auctions sale and in 2021 nonetheless. Between the pages of Incredible Hulk #377, Bruce Banner and various Hulks wage war against one another within the landscape of Banner's troubled mind. He, originally the character was male, made his first appearance in 1940 within the pages of "Whiz Comics" No. "More Fun Comics" No. The 68-page comic originally released in 1941 with a 10-cent cover price. Several Spawn books appear on the Top 100 Most Valuable Comic Books of the Modern Age. We all know Batmans origin story: A young Bruce Wayne and his parents are leaving the movies when a no-good crook emerges from the shadows, brandishing a gun and demanding Mrs. Waynes necklace. That's 12 years ago. While some people like to playfully mock Canada, we shouldn't be knocking the 198K (American) that you could nab for having this book. Bruce Banner first transformed into the Incredible Hulk in May 1962. I don't wanna help incriminate myself in the future. The first issue of Captain America not only introduces all of us to Steve Rogers but his sidekick Bucky too. As the Fantastic Four battle the Mole Man, Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket ship that will alter their lives forever! We will analyze the rarity of each book . 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. Over at CBCS, there are currently zero 9.8 copies recorded in their census. Through Namor, they can link a whole heap of characters and locations. The second most expensive sale of the iconic comic book occurred in 2018, when an 8.5-graded copy sold for $2,052,000 in 2018 at Comic Connect. They are worth far more than their weight in gold. Then, in 2019, a 9.4-graded version sold for a very patriotic $915,000. His first comic appearance, aided by the fact that he'll be on the big screen in Deadpool 2, is worth an average of around $160 today. The grade is very important as the highest graded (9.8) copies of this book can sell for close to 6 figures. 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. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. This is a big moment for geeks all across the world, or at least it was in 1940. I bought my copy for $35 bucks back in the day, and it graded a CGC 7.0 without a press and clean. Hank Pym created a serum that can shrink anything and a serum that can grow anything. Three debuts are of extremely popular X-Men characters and the three being Storm, Colossus and Nightcrawler. A 9.4-graded copy sold for $205,501 in 2016 at Comic Link. This was the first, regularly published Disney comic book. The cover image of Spidey and the Fantastic Four left an indelible mark on the fans and Stan Lee and Steve Ditkos run on the book was epic, setting the stage for how Peter Parker balances life as a superhero and as a teenager. The Avengers Comic Book Values. The following contains spoilers for Star Wars #32 from Marvel Comics. You've made it through the whole list and knew full well that Amazing Fantasy #15 was going to be the most valuable Marvel book of all time, but just didn't know why. A 9.4-graded copy of this iconic comic sold for $275,000 at auction in 2014. But he wasnt green, at least not on the cover. The only other sale I could find for this comic was back in 2013, and it sold at Heritage Auctions for $13,145! Most Valuable Marvel Bronze Age Comics - HobbyLark Not that impressed with the Netflix version and was hoping they recast Frank Castle for the MCU. One character that has not made their cinematic debut in anyANY Marvel movie is Namor, the Sub-Mariner. It's a Skrull double feature for this entry! In reality, that isn't a super amount of copies at that grade, even with the extra 7 Blue Label 9.8s that CBCS has graded. The secondary comic market is always moving and updating with comic sales. 1 began with only Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp as its founding members. 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. 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. Most Valuable Comic Books: Top 100 Golden Age Comics Most examples feature "Marvel chipping," which means the edges of the comic have lost color. During the pandemic, the Punisher became my favorite character. If you can find a great copy of this one, be prepared to possibly fork over 200K for the book. 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. A monumental piece of Americana valued at $126,000. It definitely has a lot going for it, and Wolverine's gruff, violent but loyal nature has caught on with many comic fans. Relaxing of the Comic Code Authority and we get back some good ole classic horror characters like Dracula in the mighty world of Marvel. The large amount of copes that have been graded may be one of the reasons why. Just like comics wanted to capitalize on the martial arts craze of the 70s, the comic industry also tried to ride the blaxploitation films of the era as well. 53 features the second appearance of the Spectre, continuing his origin story for the Golden Age superhero. This issue has the added incentive of technically the first appearance of Venom. The first issue of "Justice League of America" features the team of world-saving do-gooders fighting against prehistoric dinosaurs, Despero, and planet-destroying missiles. In conclusion, the 25 rare and most valuable comic books ever sold provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of comic book collecting. 3s value comes singularly from its Alex Schomburg cover, which depicts a tied-up damsel in distress surrounded by sinister robed figures bearing swastikas. 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. The copy had an incredible 9.6 grading and is the highest-graded copy in existence. 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. The only other sale I could find for this comic was back in 2013, and it sold at Heritage Auctions for $13,145! Marvel Comics #1 - About $1.2 Million. Adrian Toomes had beenon a robbery spree all throughout New York in his patented Vulture costume when he had encountered younger Peter Parker, who had thwarted his efforts, ending his crime spree. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10 cents still on the cover, sold on eBay for $3.2 million, making it the most valuable comic book of all time. Pretty rare for Marvel Spotlight #5s at 9.8 grades! "More Fun Comics" No. In this comic, Barbara Gordon gets the crime-fighting itch after a trip to a costume party, where she then helps Batman and Robin fight the Killer Moth. '90s Comic Books That Are Actually Worth A Ton Now - Ranker 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. An issue of X-Men #94 with a CGC grade of 9.8 sold for $58,000 in April 2021. A Canadian White isas it sounds, a comic book printed on white pages as opposed to the yellow pages of American publishing. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. It includes over 100 of the most valuable comic books from the 80s. With a really cool sci-fi pulp cover and title, The Man In The Ant Hill, Tales To Astonish #27 had a lot of things going for it before you even turned past the cover page. 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. The Shang-Chi flick starring Simu Liu and Tony Leung was definitely a success in 2021, and as an Asian American, I'm glad it was. It's only fitting that two of Spideys greatest foes, Doctor Octopus and the Green Goblin not only debuted within a year from one another and both are valued at the same amount, 54,000 dollars. An extremely well-kept copy of "X-Men" No. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Someone bought a rare copy of Action Comics #1, printed in 1938, for $3.2 million in 2014. Its still for sale. You know you're a '90s kid if the word 'chromium' still gives you tingles. Once again, good things come to those who wait. I've had it for almost a decade so far and wish I got or could get more copies. Also, Drax the Destroyer has been a prominent character in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Oh, fun fact here: The original X-Men wasn't a hit with fans and was almost cancelled if you can believe that. This comic from 1940 features the first appearance of the Spectre as well as the Presence, DCs representation of the Abrahamic god. Chris Claremont begins here and that should be enough to make this sought-out by fans. 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. The first issue, published in 1942, is the second appearance of Wonder Woman. Not much is known about the sale, only that it occurred in 2001. Cover by Herb Trimpe, John Romita and Gaspar Saladino. Iron Fist #14 35 Cent Price Variant. Third full appearance of Wolverine, and his first in an X-Men title. Are you excited for the Morbius movie that Sony is soon to release? A few months prior on Mar 13, 2021, a 9.6 copy sold for $3,200.00 on eBay. This comic was mostly distributed in cities when it was first printed in 1939, which may have resulted in a higher rate of destruction because of a lack of storage space. Only one sale, yet the CGC Census has 3 recorded 9.9s in existence so far? Strange Master Of Black Magic! The first appearance of the Sorcerer Supreme, and his ancient foe, Nightmare are also within the pages of ST #110, which will certainly go up in value, which is currently at 60K if and when Nightmare is announced as the villain of the eventual Strange sequel. In the first, Spider-Man saves J. Jonah Jamesons sons space shuttle from disaster. The 20 Most Valuable Comic Books On The Planet (2022) If you're wondering what the most valuable Marvel Bronze Age comics are, this article will detail the top. Bentley Wittman has a super-human level intellect but felt threatened by the exploits of the Human Torch. Almost forgot Savage Tales #1 and it should probably be on here. I grew up with the character in the late 80s and 90s. In the first of a two-parter, the two heroes dueled to a stalemate in and around Manhattan. Kirby created or co-created Captain America, Black Panther, X-Men, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Nick Fury, Eternals, Fantastic Four, Inhumans, Darkseid, Thor, Loki, Baron Zemo. We compiled the all-time auction price records for comic books as of February 9th, 2023. 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. . "Batman was pulp, born and bred. 10's story. There doesnt appear to be anything notable about "Action Comics" No. But it's also a very rare find being from 1941. Sold: Jul 28, 2012 . And some of these comics are so beloved and so expensive that they can fetch hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars at auction. This makes it move up a spot ahead of X-Men #94. This 8.0-graded comic fetched $252,100 in 2017, the same year that "Riverdale" debuted on the CW network. Maybe it will continue in 2022, and maybe it won't. Once the robot was to break free, he adopted a human identity and cover of NY policeman, Jim Hammond. One issue from 1961 that was graded a 9.4 sold for $300,000 cash. Instead, the series focused on teenagers who happened to have powers. The book that sold for $116,513 was a 9.4-graded copy. Once again, when them X-Men finally hit the silver screen under the MCU, it will interesting to see how excitement hits this book at all grades. It has four debuts, and not just debuts of some minor or semi-popular characters. A 4.0-graded copy sold for $30,000 on eBay in March 2019. But in the earliest days of the Merry Marvel Marching Society, the big guns were the big guns, and aside from first appearances, that was about it. The 10 Most Valuable Marvel Comics In The World | TheRichest 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. 1st appearance of Morbius. 7. We shall see. They stretch, go invisible and build bridges of ice and fire. Demand may rise but the value may not. Eventually, the green color was decided on, and eventually the 12-cent comic sold for $326,000 50 years later, in 2014. Most Valuable Comic Books of the 1990s - Personal Finance Advice 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. 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. The first issue of Motion Pictures Funny Weekly didn't see a lot of issues hit the shelves in the theater, but the book was still notable for being the debut of Namor, The Sub-Mariner, who was eventually ret-conned into being Marvels first mutant. At 326K, it certainly places the book in rarified air as prices go. This doesn't include sets, magazines, manga, or trade paperbacks. So, these two teamed up to try and take out Johnny Storm in Strange Tales #110. However, the character or spin-offs of the character did make a slight comeback with the character of Warpath. Copies of Human Torch Comics are hard to come by, especially early issues like this one, currently valued at 92k. From early issues of Superman to rare variants of modern classics, these comics represent some of . 4, DC revitalized the Flash with a whole new look and character. 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. The comic also boasts the 1st Wolverine cover, and the 1st classic Hulk vs. Wolverine battle in comics. In this third issue, the Fantastic Four tackle the Miracle Man. Most Wolvie fans have always liked the match up between Wolverine and Sabretooth. storyline). As Robin might have said in the original "Batman" television series, "Holy profit!". The interior of it is previously published pages from "Detective Comics" No. Bruces father tries to intervene, and the criminal shoots them dead. Anyway and seriously, look at Wolvie's mask on the cover of this issue compared to the cover of Incredible Hulk #181. And that's not to say his debut was great, because it wasn't. 1 Fantastic Four #1: $20,000-$25,000 Well it's about time we formally addressed the first issue. So DC sent out a press packet of hand-typed letters detailing the awesomeness of Americas first superheroine. 1 with an incredible 9.8 grading sold for over $490,000 in July 2012. Star Wars #1 35c Edition. Again with the mutants. Marvel Premiere #15 - 1st appearance of Iron Fist. Okay, over-all the Bronze Age Comics listed below aren't on the high-end scale like those above. The Avengers #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages.. Auction amount: $274,850 . It's actually the 35 Cent Price Variant, as the regularly distributed version was 30 cents. Even better, some guy named Stan Lee wrote his first ever story for a comic book in this issue. 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. Incredible Hulk #180. The copy that sold is one of three known to exist and was the highest-graded copy, with a 9.2 grade. Journey Into Mystery had a different tale to tell a year earlier, introducing not only Korg (who was the comic relief in Ragnarok), but also the God of Thunder Thor himself! Although it may not have been the best deal. We'll have to see, but I bet it will definitely be quite a bit. 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. 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. The total for 9.8s of Giant-Size X-Men #1 in the CGC Census is 218. Damn, once again, the venue it sold at was Heritage Auctions. . If you have The Incredible Hulk #1 without the chipping, you have a very rare comic from 1962. 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. Once again, we are back with some Marvel Bronze Age Horror goodness. Most Valuable Comic Books of the 1960s - Personal Finance Advice