The 1938 issue of superman was the first comic book to feature any type of superhero. In country a vietnam scrapbook by larry hama and russ heath. Thats quite an investment if you still have one that you only paid ten cents for. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. 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 top 10 soldiers in comic books alex zalben 05282012 memorial day. While neither of the top two was based on comic book characters, number three on the alltime worldwide list of topgrossing films is marvels. Your favourite comic book that is different from the most. Most expensive comic books sold in 2014 comics watcher. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. One piece is the bestselling comic by a single author and the bestselling manga of all time, having sold the most collected comic book volumes. 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.
Darren adams, the seller, actually started the bidding at just ninetynine cents. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. The last man and initially intended to use them to make a movie. There were some significant issues sold this year, including a record setting sale in august. Sixgun heroes 1950 fawcettcharlton is a western comic book published by charlton comics. Jul 22, 2016 this is the comic book where people have hid copies in their walls to keep them safe and the highest recorded price that this comic book has sold for is stunning. The most valuable comic books in the world its all just comics. Sometime in the mid50s ads were placed on the back pages of comic books and soon became icons of that decade. Iron man stars in latest exchangeexclusive marvel comic book at no cost to soldiers, families. Of course the most expensive is going to be superman, right. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Mar 26, 2018 of course the most expensive is going to be superman, right. Mister m lived in mutant town and led a quiet and reclusive life.
One, its the issue right after spidey got his own book. However, instead of ending the comic book so soon, peter parker, the science guy, concocts some chemicals to fuse ocks metal arms. Oct 09, 2017 what was the most expensive comic book sold. Featuring jingles and wild bill hickok plus a lash larue story. Jul 25, 20 iron man stars in latest exchangeexclusive marvel comic book at no cost to soldiers, families. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. His psionic abilities give him power over almost anything at an atomic level, allowing him to do virtually anything he can imagine. See more ideas about comic books, comic book covers and comic covers. Aug 17, 2014 it is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages.
This superrare, pristine copy of the first superman comic is rated as a 9 by industry standards. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. Mar 11, 2018 the most expensive marvel comic books ever sold. There is a good case to be made that a theoretical 9. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. Iron man stars in latest exchangeexclusive marvel comic. Many people who are interested in nerd culture, find themselves drawn to comic books.
More than 50,000 stamp lovers are expected to flock to the javits center for a. Back in the day, comics werent exactly considered collectors items, and most were either immediately thrown into the trash, or later recycled as part of the war. This list is for comics printed in a traditional book format paperback or hardcover, typically with a similar number of pages as novels. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Apr 09, 2010 the 10 most rare and expensive comics in existance.
Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most. I honestly never expected someone to purchase it for that amount a 9. As fans throng to new york comic con, these comic books sell. By army and air force exchange service july 25, 20. The classic and most known superhero has always had some of the most expensive comics, and this one is no joke.
But because so few exist, im able to set the price and it just so happened someone must have really wanted that comic at that time, which now makes that comics average amongst sellers not necessarily book value sky rocket. May 22, 2016 after hundreds of years, the humble postage stamp has yet to be licked. But because so few exist, im able to set the price and it just so happened someone must have really wanted that comic at that time, which now makes that comic s average amongst sellers not necessarily book value sky rocket. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The most expensive comic books ever sold completeset. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. Of the seven films in the franchise, three place in the top 20 based on gross u. Honestly, i blacked out when they removed it from the case. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title list of bestselling comics. The last man, one of the best comic books ever, is on. Weve gone through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. As fans throng to new york comic con, these comic books. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began.
Most valuable comic book movie franchises usa today. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. The rarest and most valuable comic book of all time just. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Another enticing aspect of most comic book toy soldier ads was the fact that the. A place for fans of dcs comics, movies, fan creations, video games, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world, and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. More than 50,000 stamp lovers are expected to flock to the javits center for a onceinadecade gathering that begins saturda. The most valuable comic books in the world its all just. Just be ready to spend at least 567k for it if you find a near mint copy.
After hundreds of years, the humble postage stamp has yet to be licked. May 16, 2015 of the seven films in the franchise, three place in the top 20 based on gross u. The last stand from 2006 at number 16, edging out xmen. It is near perfect condition and shows almost no aging making it the most valuable comic book ever thats quite an investment if you still have one that you only paid ten cents for. Exclusive interview mike zapcic and ming chen of amcs. Iron man stars in latest exchangeexclusive marvel comic book. The most expensive marvel comic books ever sold collective pop. 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.
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