Karen and william are correct, and cpg is a good online reference, yes. It also contains the rarest comics around, especially the earliest issues. Jan 25, 2019 by being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. While far from the most expensive book on this list, beedle was the priciest book ever purchased that was written and published in the twentyfirst century. The most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars by michileen martin feb. From a comic book with the first appearance of superman to someone selling the crypt above marilyn monroes final resting place, we. Its why when sony agreed to loan him out to disney, it became a big deal the wallcrawler was coming home. What is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction, and how much are original comic illustrations worth.
Most of the books were originally published between 1600 and 1850. Feb 27, 2020 here are the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars. Dec 12, 2019 heres the most expensive comic books in existence, and boy i tell you, i remember the old days, when comic books and a soda pop were only a dime. The earliest sale on the list is of the gospels of henry the lion, in 1983. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others.
The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. We hope you enjoyed our list of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. Written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, this book contained our first 12page glimpse of the iconic superhero, superman. Rumour has it that there are only 11 copies of the book remaining, one of which.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Based on their rankings, some of the most expensive comic books can sell into the hundreds of thousands or even millions. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Top five most expensive original us comic art sold at auction as of 2020. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful. The 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world therichest. 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. It is the most expensive comic book of the world ever sold as it was sold. 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. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia.
American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world previous slide next slide 1 of 11 view all skip ad. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Which single issue punisher comics are the most valuable. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it. What is your conan the savage magazine comic book worth. Oct 28, 2015 the 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world.
When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the world. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. The most expensive books in the world readers digest. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. This is a list of the highest known prices paid for books, comic books, manuscripts, and. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comics featuring 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. It is still possible that there are even more expensive comic books out there waiting to be uncovered. Even though marvel books arent generally as valuable as their dc counterparts, if you happen to have a wellkept copy of any of these issues, take care of it, because it could help pay for your retirement. Mar 24, 2020 what is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction, and how much are original comic illustrations worth. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most. This success may be due to the fact that, unlike most costumed crime fighters, batman has no superhuman powers.
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. Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. The discrepancy in grades can be due to just a few small defects in the comic s appearance. Children dressed up in costume examine comic books for sale in samara, russia. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. Its absolutely amazing how much a slight corner ding, a staple bend, or a stress mark can affect the value of a book. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. What is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction. Here is a list of the most expensive comic books in the world. Heres the most expensive comic books in existence, and boy i tell you, i remember the old days, when comic books and a soda pop were only a dime. The list is more interesting as a result, and so our editorial decision is final. When you factor in that this book is the first appearance of namor the submariner, the human torch and is the.
Batman has become one of the most popular comic book characters of all time since his creation over 70 years ago. Many movies based on comic book heroes have been among the highest box office earners. This is the secondyoungest comic book on this list, being only a year older than the number next most expensive comic in the world. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. If anyones ever told you that youre wasting your time with comic books, you can point them to this list of the most expensive dc comic books. This book series was introduced in 1935 and only ran until 1947. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s.
The chart below shows pricing trends of actual sales anyone can research on my site. Aug 14, 2015 10 most expensive ebay auctions in history list king. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. Mar 22, 2018 most of the books on the below list dont get anywhere near the most expensive books ever soldbut unlike any of those, the books below could be yours today. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. This is also one of the most sought after comic book, as it is merely a reprint of supermans first four strips. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. The most expensive comic book in the world youtube. The bay psalm book is probably best known for being the first printed book in british north america and it was first printed in 1640 in cambridge, massachusetts. Feb 21, 2016 thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Published in 1938, it brings us the very first appearance of superman.
The ten most expensive comic books at new york comic con. From the most expensive superman comic to the most expensive spiderman comic, the higher profile the superhero, the more valuable the issue. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. The selection of the most valuable comic books of all time contains some of the most recognizable characters with an emphasis on their first appearances. Or, you know, today plus 35 business days for shipping. Amazing fantasy 15 is one of those, as one of the most indemand issues out. Not only was it the origin story for marvels first family, but it also marked the first comic book appearance of a team since the golden age of comics that lasted from the 1930s to the early 1950s. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. To provide an example, here are the 10 rarest spiderman comics and what theyre worth. 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.
This is a list of the highest known prices paid for books, comic books, manuscripts, and documents. For just about any comic line, the first issue is almost always the rarest and most valuable. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. 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. Aug 12, 2018 take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. 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. Most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet by c.
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. Find the value of the marvel comic conan the savage magazine volume 1. This new interest in the characters has sparked higher comic book sales and increased the prices of the rarecollectable issues. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. It ended up being one of the shortestlived comic book series in history, but it is one of the most valuable today. Again, spiderman in the comic books is akin to mickey mouse and disney. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium.
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