The 20 most expensive pokemon cards ever sold 2020. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. The origins of comic book collecting as an organized hobby has its roots in early science fiction fandom and comic book letter pages. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it changed hands back in 2010. 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. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Other books featured multiple times on the list are the gutenberg bible, the first folio of shakespeare s plays and the north american indian with four separate copies.
Most expensive comic book ever sold justcollecting. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. The most expensive comic book in the world youtube. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc. What has been noted as the most important comic book in the history of comic books sells again for a. Go compare came up with an extensive list of the most expensive comic books in history so far, also taking into consideration the gain in price. Could you ever imagine that the very same comic you now hold in your hands could be worth millions someday. Comic books are usually fairly affordable, but when a comic book is rare, the price increases. Jun 20, 2016 so, what other titles are the most expensive comic books in history i say so far since we know other titles will go up in value at some point.
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. This ferrari just became the most expensive car ever sold. Children dressed up in costume examine comic books for sale in samara, russia. Unlike many of the books on this list, this comic isnt notable for being the first appearance of a now famous superhero. 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. So, what other titles are the most expensive comic books in history i say so far since we know other titles will go up in value at some point. The 1963 ferrari gto one of only 36 that were made was sold in a. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Valiant, once among the largest publishers in the comic book industry, has a history that is filled with relaunches. And so the first publication of the xmen became the most expensive one. 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 action comics no.
May 16, 2014 and so the first publication of the xmen became the most expensive one. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. Old comics in mint condition command a good price in brick and mortar comic book shops, or at comic book shops online. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. 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. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. The list of comic books and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around. Most expensive comic books of all time which are the most expensive comic books of all time. 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. 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. The most famous example is 1950s ec comics, who published the full addresses of the people writing in, and that in turn allowed comic fans to reach out to each other.
The collection includes 44 of the overstreet comic book price guides list of top 100 issues from the golden age of comic books. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Jan 20, 2012 the 10 most expensive books in the world. Ever since supermans first appearance in 1938, comic books have. Comic books, especially rare ones and anything featuring a first, can skyrocket. 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. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Because the comic book wasnt selling as they hoped will be, the. The most expensive comic books ever sold completeset. You purchase a copy of a brand new comic book for 10 cents. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime.
I dont see how thats so expensive, its not like an 8 dollar book thats a wall of text for 300 pages, youre reading a book where an artist has worked their ass off to fill close to 200 pages. Speaking with valiant fans founder and site owner, greg holland, who has tracked and recorded sales for over a decade. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. 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. Jan 05, 2018 the most expensive comic book of all time. From there is all history, we all know what spiderman. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Because the comic book wasnt selling as they hoped will be, the book was cancelled. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. The 10 most expensive comic books of alltime money inc. Stories history top 10 most expensive us comic books the year is 1938 and youre at a newsstand.
Instead of keeping my comic locked inside a vault i want to share it with fans during key moments like. This comic series started as an anthology of hardboiled detective series, but twentyseven issues later the book will introduce one of the most influential comic. American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. This card was awarded as a prize during the 1999 tropical mega. 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.
While some new comics are expensive, they cant compare in value or price to many older comics kept in good condition. 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. Stan lee issue is a piece of comic book history, as it ushers in one of the most popular superhero teams that marvel has ever. Sep 07, 2014 most expensive comic books of all time which are the most expensive comic books of all time.
The 10 most valuable comic books in the world previous slide next slide 1 of 11 view all skip ad. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. Since 1990, collectors, speculators, and diehard valiant fans have searched for the rarest, most elusive valiant comicbooks known. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. With the way the economy is going and the rise of inflation and mostly because of the skyrocketing cost of paper, it was only a matter of time before the price jumped again. But thats only because you havent met the most expensive comic book. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Next on our list of the most expensive pokemon cards in the world is the 1999 articuno.
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