The most expensive marvel comic book

Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of highly detailed action figures. This is the secondyoungest comic book on this list, being only a year older than the number next most expensive comic in the world. Aug 20, 2019 marvel comics get a later start than dc, but that doesnt mean 1962s first spiderman appearance isnt valuable. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. A look at the 10 most expensive comics out there and why theyre so valuable. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics. Aug 12, 2018 even with a flooded market of over 800 thousand copies, obviously, a lot of those have been lost to the sands of time. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Feb 21, 2016 below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Mar 02, 2019 we have to each pick 10 comics from dts collection of cgc graded marvel silver age comic books. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time.

The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Mar 11, 2018 the most expensive marvel comic books ever sold. Here are the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the nearpristine marvel comics no 1 from. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. It is the most expensive comic book of the world ever sold as it was sold. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. 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. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. The 10 most important spiderman stories of the decade. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. Becoming the most expensive marvel comic ever sold.

The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. The 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world therichest. The most expensive marvel comic has just been sold at auction. Even though marvel books arent generally as valuable as their dc counterparts, if you happen to have a.

List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the. On top of that, its been encapsulated by cgc with a. See more ideas about most expensive comics, comics and comic books. On top of that, its been encapsulated by cgc with a midrange 7. The 10 most expensive comic books in history 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.

We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Many people who are interested in nerd culture, find themselves drawn to comic books. Its the big bang of the marvel comics superhero universe. Apr 15, 2018 the 1st issue of marvel comics was printed in 1939 and its the 8th most expensive comic book ever sold. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned. The books on this list are like a total solar eclipse in that they only appear every now and then. 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. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The first release of the comic book was a huge success. Among the cards in this grouping are the first appearances of everyone from captain america and iron man to the xmen. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option.

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. Oct 28, 2015 the 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world. Oct 26, 2015 without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. Known as the starting point for the renowned comic book powerhouse, the ultrarare. The first in the xmen series this is certainly a highly valuable comic. It features the first appearance of captain marvel, or shazam in todays world, to avoid any confusion with marvels own superhero captain marvel. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most. Comic book superheroesmarvel comic bookscomic book characterscomic books. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of.

The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep. Who will have the most valuable comic book collection. Marvels first family was and always has been the fantastic four. Its these comic book citadels such as dc and marvel comics, who you have to thank, for bringing the likes of superman, batman, the xmen, the fantastic. The first appearance of spiderman is certainly going. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Just be ready to spend at least 567k for it if you find a near mint copy. 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 comic that introduced the most iconic world war two legend in the marvel universe, captain america and his young ally bucky barnes.

That range is driven by the newsstand exclusivity of the variants, coupled with a decline in newsstand sales relative to direct edition sales direct. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. A curious subcategory of this series, marvel universe series i featured marvels m. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Classic marvel comic printed with teen titans cover going on. Top 50 most valuable comic books from the bronze age. We have to each pick 10 comics from dts collection of cgc graded marvel silver age comic books. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. It also contains the rarest comics around, especially the earliest issues. As one of marvels most popular heroes, this isnt the first time youll see spiderman on this list, but its relatively rare to see a recent, common comic shoot up in value like this.

Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. It has sold for over one million dollars, making it one of the most expensive comic books in the world. Though spidey has starred in numerous comics, annuals, graphic novels, and nature magazines, his original run in amazing spiderman is the one fans cherish the most. For simplicitys sake, record prices on this page are from the last couple of years.

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 new mutants and patriotic captain america. Muhammad ali in pawn stars 15th season, a guy named david brings in a copy of the dc comic superman vs. Nov 25, 2019 the auction broke several records, including the most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction, equally making a record at the auction house.

Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. 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. If you are not already in the know about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. Jan 16, 2019 scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. Each of these essays, like the stories included in this anthology, were written from the authors or journalists unique.

The most expensive marvel comic books ever sold collective pop. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Understanding the difference a great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics. Classic marvel comic printed with teen titans cover going.

His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. But right here is the most notable card when it comes to that key valuable. Even with a flooded market of over 800 thousand copies, obviously, a lot of those have been lost to the sands of time. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. This is a historic copy of a historic comic book, said ed jaster, senior vice president at. The 1st issue of marvel comics was printed in 1939 and its the 8th most expensive comic book ever sold. Thanks to the constantly growing success of superhero movies, marvel has been cashing in on the big screen versions of their comic book characters for the last decade. Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. The auction broke several records, including the most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction, equally making a record at the auction house.