This list is in chronological order, so keep reading to learn which recent books are worth a. Aug 12, 2018 this book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Jan 05, 2018 the 19 most anticipated comics of 2018. Its probably the most sought after comic of the last 20 years and well, the walking dead tv show only adds fuel to the collectable fire so at 1,500 dollars raw near mint, it makes the list. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Now is the perfect time to start reading comic books. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors superman. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. In this list, were going to look at some of the most sought after issues of western comic books from the golden age, silver age, bronze age. With their campy sexy scifi covers featuring a lot of bare skin and bugeyed monsters, these are highly sought after and rare comic books. Sep 07, 2011 word amongst treasury collectors was that only around half of them were sold by marvel and the other half, after sitting around the office for years and years, was eventually tossed in the trash can. This issue was my favorite comic of 2019 and made me the most excited i have been about the xbooks since i was a teenager.
That all changed in the silver age, which is when marvel truly stepped up the wow factor with characters who are still fan favorites to this day. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the. Most popular golden age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. A curious subcategory of this series, marvel universe series i featured marvels m. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. Comics that have the most collectible value are those published between 1938 and 1979. Typically within that time frame, superhero comics hold the most value, with first appearance or origin issues being the most sought after. About a year ago, some websites and tv stations said that comic book collecting is once again on the rise and.
With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Jan, 2010 theres nothing better than being able to pick up a book one day and sitting down to read it. These books dont really need numbers after them because they are always in this same order. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. 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.
Select what condition your comic is by using the cgc and cbcs grading scale. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. This was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. A splendid association copy from the library of major roger alden. Serious comic collectors again akin to those in the card genre spend time and mountains of cash at auctions and online distributors attempting hopefully fruitfully to outbid the competition and walk away proud. Those who have used the book or are looking to usually refer to it as the knitting encyclopedia, as it seems to cover everything that.
With their campy sexy scifi covers featuring a lot of bare skin and bugeyed monsters, these are highly soughtafter and rare comic books. Along with baseball cards, comic books represent an important component of the collectibles market, and can prove to be quite profitable. These are rare collectors pieces, and are hotly sought after by the kind of people who still care about comic collecting if it doesnt involve a character that anybodys ever heard of. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Contains some mature content and may not be suitable for sensitive viewers. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Spiderman 569 first anti venom which cover is more. Aug 25, 2014 along with baseball cards, comic books represent an important component of the collectibles market, and can prove to be quite profitable for collectors holding highly sought after and rare items. Apr 10, 2017 these are rare collectors pieces, and are hotly sought after by the kind of people who still care about comic collecting if it doesnt involve a character that anybodys ever heard of.
Remember when comic books were just barely over a dollar. Oct 25, 2017 the great thing about archie is year after year he only seems to get more popular, and that means the values of these 15 books have aged like fine wine. The great thing about archie is year after year he only seems to get more popular, and that means the values of these 15 books have aged like fine wine. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. The top one is the reprint of the first appearance that happens in the bottom one.
He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The books have to be in an excellent condition and even the slightest of damage can lower its price. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. When it comes to valuable comics, the golden age was pretty much ruled by dc. Iirc, theres never been a copy that was sequence numbered in the 600s or higher known to exist. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie. How to tell what comics are hot comics price guide blog. Jul 05, 2017 its probably the most sought after comic of the last 20 years and well, the walking dead tv show only adds fuel to the collectable fire so at 1,500 dollars raw near mint, it makes the list. Key collector comics free mobile app is the worlds first database and price guide to focus exclusively on key issues. Apr 02, 2020 key collector comics free mobile app is the worlds first database and price guide to focus exclusively on key issues.
Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. 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. 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. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. Aug 20, 2019 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. Comic books are a vital part of the collectibles market and can prove.
Jul 21, 2017 its probably the most sought after comic of the last 20 years and well, the walking dead tv show only adds fuel to the collectable fire so at 1,500 dollars raw near mint, it makes the list. But right here is the most notable card when it comes to that key valuable. Serious comic collectors again akin to those in the card genre spend time and mountains of cash at auctions and online distributors attempting hopefully fruitfully to outbid the competition and walk away proud owner of a hardto. The cover condition is more important than the interior. Just be ready to spend at least 567k for it if you find a near mint copy. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. New wolverine has made it consistently one of the best xmen books in. Most of the books on the below list dont get anywhere near the most expensive books ever soldbut unlike any of. Three comics to watch in 2019 1 year ago blaise tassone. Collecting comic books is a lot like collecting baseball cards. Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money.
And if you dont like that, make like a zombie and bite me. Apr 10, 2020 even in average condition, some of the most sought after comics can still fetch quite a price. We include new 20192020 record sales and minimum values. Mar 12, 2020 in the category im naming, always highly sought after comic books, marvel dominates. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to. First edition of the federalist, the most soughtafter of all american books. Even in average condition, some of the most soughtafter comics can still fetch quite a price.
Among the cards in this grouping are the first appearances of everyone from captain america and iron man to the xmen. As we reach the end of yet another year goodbye 2018, we hardly knew you, its fun to try and predict what the most sought after comics of 2019 will look like. Jul 5, 2017 remember when comic books were just barely over a dollar. Everything you need as a collector of valuable comics or highlysought after issues including speculation books is combined into one resource. Everything you need as a collector of valuable comics or highly sought after issues including speculation books is combined into one resource. The walking dead comics are still hot, and collectors are still gunning for various key issues within the series. This list is in chronological order, so keep reading to learn which recent books are worth a pretty penny.
This was one of the most sought after books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. Hi guys, can check which cover is more sought after. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie tv. Now, this is the bottom 50 of the top 100 most wanted comic books by. Finding a book that sucks you in and keeps you entirely interested is one of the best things to experience. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics justice league. Not the most exciting book on this list, but the principles of knitting is definitely a widely sought after book for those who delve in knitting, or even those who are looking to learn. Catalog your inventory or build a wish list of key issues. Well those same ones can fetch a million dollars or more.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. Sep 26, 2008 collecting comic books is a lot like collecting baseball cards. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. From the most expensive superman comic to the most expensive spiderman comic, the higher profile the superhero, the more valuable the issue. The first appearance of laura kinney, aka x23 is a very sought after book in the modern age market. Jul 02, 2017 top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors. Fast forward to today and comic book properties, not just superheroes, are the most sought after in hollywood, be it in movie or tv form. Apr 07, 2018 hi guys, can check which cover is more sought after.