The first iteration of the Torch was actually a robot invented by Phineas T. Horton. If you collected comics in the early '90s, we're very sorry. to own this issue, consider yourselves lucky hold onto the book and you probably will have doubled or tripled your investment soon. With DCs success of the Last Son Of Krypton and the Bat of Gotham, Timely decided that they too needed to try and get into the superhero game and created a marvel called the Human Torch. Many legendary comic artists and writers started their careers in this era or rose to prominence. But the ink was giving them a problem. Things are changing slightly as the MCU grows, so perhaps it's time to pick up some investment comics now. Marvels First Family came back in 2018 after a three-year hiatus from the comic book pages, and Disney recently purchased the franchise rights back from Fox. Another Heritage Auctions sale and in 2021 nonetheless. Highest known CGC 9.8 sale was $50,000 at Comic Link back in February of 2019. Despite that fact. 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. Thanks to the big guy being all over the place since the Lou Ferrigno, this issue has always been a decent seller. 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. 1, the first appearance of Superman, and in turn, the origination of comic book superheroes as we know them today. Fun useless fact time - when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the Incredible Hulk they wanted the Green Goliath to be grey. Pretty crazy. 15. View Comic Book Value Guide. In 2017, one buyer purchased "Sensation Comics" for $399,100 on eBay. This comic from 1940 features the first appearance of the Spectre as well as the Presence, DCs representation of the Abrahamic god. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had another great supporting character on their hands that they treated as more important than the second tier. Incredible Hulk #180. A brilliant scientist who lost his arm, he decides to try and replicate the gene in reptiles that allows them to regenerate lost limbs. It's true. 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. Iron Man made his first appearance in this 1963 comic book written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Damn, I wonder how much that would go for now? The very first "Archie Comics" appeared 77 years ago for 10 cents, and sold in 2012 for $167,300. The lyrics of an obscure song from an obscure band, the Blues Image might not be about the Fantastic Four, but sheesh, does it encapsulate what their origin story is all about. The 1st appearance and 1st cover appearance of Morbius is definitely a classic Marvel Bronze Age comic. 1st appearance of Morbius. If you have The Incredible Hulk #1 without the chipping, you have a very rare comic from 1962. They are worth far more than their weight in gold. It has four debuts, and not just debuts of some minor or semi-popular characters. In fact, when I got my copy graded, pressing and cleaning wasn't as popular as it is right now. The Spawn 227 McFarlane sketch is well in demand and has become one of the most valued ones to date. Ultra-Humanite was Supermans greatest antagonist until Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Lex Luthor in 1940. You wouldnt know it just by looking at its cover, but "Pep Comics" No. There are no first appearances or really anything of importance within the comics plot, but the books cover is so beloved and original prints are so hard to find that some people will pay a huge premium for one in great condition. 10. As of 1/17/2022 this comic lost it's space to Star Wars #1 35 Cent Variant. To end this, A CGC 9.0, which is the next grade lower, had one sale on Oct 20, 2014 or $4,000.00. Recently a Tomb of Dracula #10 CGC 9.8 sold for $48,000 in September of 2021. The first issue of Captain America not only introduces all of us to Steve Rogers but his sidekick Bucky too. Cover by Herb Trimpe. This issue reveals Daredevil's origin story and also the first appearance of the gangster, the Fixer. 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. 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. Marvels take on the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde paradigm begins right here when brilliant scientist Bruce Banner is caught in a gamma ray explosion and is forever altered by becoming a giant rage monster whenever anyone pisses him off. Even with a flooded market of over 800 thousand copies, obviously, a lot of those have been lost to the sands of time. During World War II, comic books like Captain America were definitely morale-filling feel-good comic books. Thor didnt even know he was Thor at first. $22,200 was the price the most recent CGC 9.8 Amazing Spider-Man #101 copy sold for in September of 2021. Once again, feel free to comment, and I hope you share this article to those who will benefit. However, there are only a measly 4 recorded 9.8s in the CGC census currently. The character was originally Captain Marvel but became Photon and then Spectrum in the Marvel comic books . Much of the Hulks origins are told right here in this issue. This book is therefore the first real appearance of Captain Marvel and also Shazam. And before that sale, a 9.0 copy of "Action Comics" No. The secondary comic market is always moving and updating with comic sales. Once again, we are back with some Marvel Bronze Age Horror goodness. Demand may rise but the value may not. 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. The large amount of copes that have been graded may be one of the reasons why. 2, but it was believed to be too gruesome. 3/31/2022 UPDATE: March 19th, 2022 saw a CGC 9.8 sell at ComicConnect for a whopping $75,500 bucks. Plenty of people reading this article might not have a single clue as to who or what the Red Raven is. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first Marvel comic book of all time. Well, if you're gonna have a great hero representing mutant kind, you gotta have the hero's arch nemesis or most popular villain. While this comic may have seemed like a step up since the main protagonist is Chinese and a hero of the book, it was more like a back-handed compliment. This is the 2nd Ghost Rider for Marvel. Pretty crazy, but this is a 1982 comic and has the fan-favorite story-arc. While Thunderbird debuted, he was killed off quite quick. I'm excited. It was a near-mint 9.2-graded copy and is said to be one of the highest-graded versions known to exist. Instead of being the undead, Michael Morbius is the living dead and was created due to science rather than supernatural evil. $40k already and more than a 15k increase in just a few mere months of each other. A CGC 9.8 of Iron Man #55 sold for $9,600.00 Sep 12, 2021 over at Heritage Auctions. Copies of Human Torch Comics are hard to come by, especially early issues like this one, currently valued at 92k. World War II always sells, comic books from this era always sell too. 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. Anyhow, a move towards diversity was definitely in play during the Bronze Age of Comics. What are the most expensive comic books ever sold at auction? An incredible 9.8-graded copy sold for just a tad over $141,000 in 2015. In the Fantastic Four #5, we are introduced to the grand villain, Dr. Doom, who has been a thorn in the FFs and entire MCUs side for over 50 years. That's worthwhile to know as a comic book investor. Several Spawn books appear on the Top 100 Most Valuable Comic Books of the Modern Age. Because only up until recently did Marvel put their creative juices behind their second-tier characters to craft new stories. storyline). The cover of Avengers# 4 is quite possibly the most famous cover in Marvel after Amazing Fantasy # 15, but also the basis for the grand sweeping hero shot that has become a staple. 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. Chris Claremont begins here and that should be enough to make this sought-out by fans. 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. Cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. It's one of the most iconic Marvel comics of all-time, making it an extremely valuable comic as well. Action Comics #10 is the sixteenth most expensive comic book in the world! This doesn't include sets, magazines, manga, or trade paperbacks. Even during the Golden Age of comic books variants were a thing. 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. I bought my copy for $35 bucks back in the day, and it graded a CGC 7.0 without a press and clean. 1st cameo of Wolverine. While some of the House Of Ideas famous characters predate Spidey, the entire Marvel Universe might not exist had it not been for Spideys massive popularity. 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. 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. Was a quick initial shock. 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. Notable Sales $3.4 million (CGC 6.0, private sale, 2022) $3.25 million (CGC 8.5, ComicConnect, 2021) $2.1 million (CGC 9.0, ComicConnect, 2011) $1.5 million (CGC 8.5, ComicConnect, 2010) CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1 A 6.0 rated Rocket copy sold for $3.18 million in January 2022, having never been sold before, so it looks like prices are continuing to rise for this special book. Thor made his first appearance in 1962 within the "Journey Into Mystery" series. If the movie is a hit, I expect demand for this to continue to rise. Iron Fist was hugely disappointing, but I liked the Luke Cage show starring Michael Colter. 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. The comic book has skyrocketed in value, possibly because of Wonder Woman's resurgence in film and popular culture. While some people like to playfully mock Canada, we shouldn't be knocking the 198K (American) that you could nab for having this book. In this third issue, the Fantastic Four tackle the Miracle Man. It includes over 100 of the most valuable comic books from the 80s. While not always the biggest (pun intended) and most popular Avenger, Hank Pym is one of the smartest minds in the Marvel Universe and his Pym Particles have helped him to grow and shrink, and occasionally be a real jerk. 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. The older a rare comic book is, the more valuable it becomes. Can that be right? A "Superman" No. The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) $230,000 References: SellMyComicBooks, ScreenRant, CheatSheet, CollectivePop. "In a recent poll of child readers, 80 percent chose 'Wonder Woman' as their favorite over seven male characters," reads one letter. Star Wars #1 35c Edition. "Sensation Comics" was a 109-book series by DC Comics that mainly featured Wonder Woman stories. The winning bid in the Goldin auction for the rich electric green and red card was $168,000, a far cry from the usual bids for highly collectible Marvel cards. So, pretty important comic, considering the mega success of the franchise, no? I am surprised and thought that the 1st appearance of Wolverine would've taken the number #1 spot. In conclusion, the 25 rare and most valuable comic books ever sold provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of comic book collecting. Despite being one of the most sought out Bronze Age key comics amongst collectors, quite a few are arguing that the 1st cameo of Wolverine in the prior issue of Incredible Hulk #180 should be the more sought-out and valuable between the two. A 9.8-graded copy, the highest-graded copy extant, sold for $132,000 in January 2021, 55 years after it originally hit newsstands. He storms all the way from Mexico to kidnap John Jameson in New York. Going down a grade to CGC 9.6, the most recent sale of that was $5,760 on Aug 23, 2021. The press materials also tout that the book was penned by William Moulton Marston, a psychologist who would later invent the prototype to the modern-day lie detector. As the Fantastic Four battle the Mole Man, Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket ship that will alter their lives forever! This might be one of the best-looking Batman covers ever inked. 5. With Vulture now firmly in the MCU being played by Michael Keaton, the character has been introduced to the masses, which always helps feed interest in the comics books. If there are more recent sales for any of the particular comics at 9.8, please comment and let me know. It sold in September of 2021. (Image courtesy Bixentro via CC BY 2.0) The Silver Surfer, a pivotal Silver Age comic book, was first published in August 1968. 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. Pinning down the true value of the comic is a bit tough. Usually, it also has to tie in with a comic that they're tied to historically. He has found ways over the years of suppressing the beast, but similar to the Hulk, it's just not easy being green. Not something creators used to drum up sales, but often times just carelessness on the part of creative teams. 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. 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. Even worse-for-wear versions of the Caped Crusaders first appearance can go for big bucks. Just kidding. I remember loving to hate on the villain and constantly rooting against him whenever the two went toe-to-toe. 225 marks the first appearance of Martian Manhunter, one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe. Amazing Spider-Man #101. The copy that sold for $107,550 was a 9.4-graded version, the finest version known to exist. Holding the record for the most expensive comic book ever sold is Marvel's Amazing Fantasy #15. Anyway, most recent sales of CGC 9.8s are as follows. 1 began with only Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp as its founding members. However, this is not the regular Star Wars #1. Its also noted to be the first comic to usher in the Silver Age. This is why it is lower on the list than the Iron Fist #14 35 Cent Price Variant. While many fudged printings were scrapped, leaving only a few odd copies released into the world, over 500 copies of a Lethal Protector #1 cover printed in all black found their way into the wild, making it a rare, but not-altogether-unlikely thing might've found at your comic shop in 1993. They stretch, go invisible and build bridges of ice and fire. Hank Pym created a serum that can shrink anything and a serum that can grow anything. Maybe the seller is hoping for renewed interest in the series. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. There are a few creators that can drive up the value of a comic. This is the first appearance of Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. 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. Even nowadays when fans see # of Page specials, they can get a little giddy with all of the extra goodies found throughout their favorite comic books. That doesn't mean interest in this comic has been stale though. 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. The comic features the first appearance of the bat plane, batarang, Julie Madsen and the Monk. In 2021, that record was broken, when the same comic was sold again for $3.25 million. The copy that sold in 2017 was only a 5.5-graded one, and even though it had a couple of stamps on the cover, it still fetched $188,000 at Comic Connect. While it actually hit stands in late 1979, 1980 appears in the indicia. Through Namor, they can link a whole heap of characters and locations. Free shipping for many products! The comic is certainly rare. Anyway, we'll see how Disney approaches this character. Ashcan comics were not intended for sale. Which brings us to this list and why it is all mostly those three upper echelon comic books. I grew up with the character in the late 80s and 90s. By the way, the Wolverine limited series was also written by Chris Claremont. Thing was that Marvel did a test run to see how readers would take to a price increase. 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. From early issues of Superman to rare variants of modern classics, these comics represent some of . The Avengers Comic Book Values. "Batman was pulp, born and bred. 11/06/2022: $90,000 Heritage Auctions sale. Either one of these is worth your time and effort to find if you're hunting down issues to invest in. 7 Amazing Spider-Man #298 - $146 This is Todd McFarlane 's first issue. 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. Highest known CGC 9.8 sale for this comic sold for $72,000 at Heritage Auctions in July of 2021. There weren't a lot of hugely popular characters that made their debut in the '90s, but if there's one exceptional standout, it's Deadpool. Anyway, next super high-grade comic. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists. An issue of X-Men #94 with a CGC grade of 9.8 sold for $58,000 in April 2021. In February of 2021, a 9.8 copy sold for $12,000 but on eBay. The first appearance of Spider-Man back when he had webs underneath his armpits is the second most valuable comic of all time. The 1964 comic is also the first Silver Age appearance of Cap, who had been frozen since World War II. His first appearance in New Mutants #98 now brings in big bucks: an average of around $250. The following contains spoilers for Star Wars #32 from Marvel Comics. 3s value comes singularly from its Alex Schomburg cover, which depicts a tied-up damsel in distress surrounded by sinister robed figures bearing swastikas. 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. A monumental piece of Americana valued at $126,000. We do our best to keep this list updated and try not to have anything on the list worth $15 or less. Although it may not have been the best deal. Only three copies are known to exist with a higher grade. This iconic comic marks the first appearance of the Joker and Catwoman. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for X-Men Most Valuable Comics 1990 Marvel Comics Card at the best online prices at eBay! There are a few comics that do have third-party graded 9.9 and 10 sales that are not featured here as well and are considered Bronze Age Comics. Most of these are compared from sales of CGC 9.8s. Thanks for reading and happy hunting! It follows the super team as they battle to defeat Thor's evil brother, Loki. It's hardly a surprise that the original Star Wars comic has turned out to be a collector's dream grab. He's been a Marvel cash-cow since the 70s and the most popular Marvel character of the 80s and 90s. Over at CBCS, there are currently zero 9.8 copies recorded in their census. 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. The total for 9.8s of Giant-Size X-Men #1 in the CGC Census is 218. A Chinese hero against the oppressive Opium Wars, Unequal Treaties, and colonization of China against British powers would've been more historically truthful and accurate. Another great Steve Ditko cover, this time depicting four full panels of action between Spidey and the Sandman, a villain who was hiding out from the police at Peters school. Three other stories not including Superman are included in the 64-page book from 1939. An ever-growing allegory for Civil Rights started with Charles Xavier standing for Martin Luther King looking for peaceful coexistence pitted against Magneto and his more militant any means necessary approach. These are the most valuable comic books in the world. 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. These are Universal copies, and there are zero Signature Series for the grade. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website, The Tate Way: Here's How Internet Sensation Andrew Tate Earns And Spends His Fortune, 30 Of The Rarest Marvel Comics (And Their Worth), The 10 Most Expensive Purchases Of Kelly Clarkson, Ranked, From Ashley Tisdale To Madison Beer: Inside The Luxurious $6 Million Hollywood Hills Home, Post Malone Gives Fans Free Shirts After Cancelling Boston Show, The 9 Richest Asian Actors In The World, As Of 2022, Moving To Canada? Okay, to clarify, Incredible Hulk #181 is considered the 1st full appearance of Wolverine. Giant-Size X-Men #1 is still considered the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine as well, but that can be argued. Copies with as low as a 0.5 grading can fetch over $2,000 on eBay, and one recent sale on the auction site was a 7.0, which sold for $19,000 in May 2019. Therefore, they selected a few certain regions to test this out, and it just wasn't with this particular Star Wars comic. 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. That was the previous record holder, which was completely smashed in 2021, when a 9.4-graded copy sold for an astounding $2.22 million in January 2021, making it the second most expensive comic book in the world and the most expensive Marvel comic book ever sold. The 1st appearance of Phoenix in X-Men #101 is a classic Bronze Age X-Men debut. TTS #35 would be the first appearance of the Ant-Man, but this issue of the anthology series would be the first appearance of Hank Pym, who even tossed his serums down the toilet by the end of the story, knowing that only bad things would happen. 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. During this mutant x-travaganza, they introduced Cable, the time-traveling, techno-armed son of Cyclops. The highest sale of a CGC 9.8 of Marvel Premiere #15 sold on Aug 9, 2021 for $11,400.00 at Heritage Auctions. 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. Daredevil was designed by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and Bill Everett. A few titles were involved as well. 14 Amazing Spider-Man #41 $28,000 This issue brings us the first appearance of the bulky brute, the Rhino. For that, his first adventure has been known to sell for as much as 110K. A 9.4-graded comic sold for $243,000 in 2017. The one that sold for $119,500 was graded a 7.5, with only one other finer copy known to exist. The characters that debuted here became linchpins for the team during the '70s, '80s, '90s and even to this day. 9 is prized by collectors and comic lovers alike because of the gorgeous front cover and the epic battle between the Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner on the inside pages. Not enough Free Comic Book Day issues appear on the most valuable comic books list. 35 is sought after by collectors mainly because of the fantastic cover by Bob Kane. This comic's cover from 1938 shows Supes holding a man high above the city streets. For anyone who either has the issue or the money (166K!) Again, Spider-Man in the comic books is akin to Mickey Mouse and Disney. It definitely has a lot going for it, and Wolverine's gruff, violent but loyal nature has caught on with many comic fans. 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. We'll have to see, but I bet it will definitely be quite a bit. As mentioned prior in the Star Wars #1 listing in this article, this issue is not the regular 30 Cent Price edition but the more limited and rare 35 Cent Price Variant. 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. Incredible Hulk #181. "Detective Comics" No. Because the sale of the next lower grade beat the most recent sale of a CGC 9.6 Marvel Premiere #15, I put it higher on the list than that comic. 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. Dr. Curt Connors as a villain seldom gets the respect he's deserved as far as comic book baddies go. . Also, what X-Men fan doesn't know Colossus and Nightcrawler? White is right and West is good/East is bad typical rhetoric that is still pervasive today.
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