Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. Weve gone through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. 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. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it. 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. Robin williams sadly departed now, but if he were alive he could have just bought a bunch of aladdin vhs tapes. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. Apart from its unique design, this timepiece is also valuable because of its rarity. Within the pages, batman investigates his first case at a shady chemical corporation. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. The 1938 issue of superman was the first comic book to feature any type of superhero. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. You purchase a copy of a brand new comic book for 10 cents.
Its wild how these disney movies are so expensive, yet i feel like i could find these in my attic if i really looked. 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. The origins of comic books come from the 1700s in japan and 1830s in europe but they were first popularized in the 1930s in the united states. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. August 2014 1st appearance of spiderman and one of the most significant comic books ever printed. The money from the sale of the book was donated to the. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most. Take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels first ever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. A comic book is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history. Collectors can freely confirm how much their comic books are worth. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. The 1963 ferrari gto one of only 36 that were made was sold in a.
The book also includes the first supervillain that batman ever meets, doctor death, a mad scientist who develops a lethal pollenbased poison that he. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves. Rare spiderman comic sells at auction for record price. Known as the starting point for the renowned comic book powerhouse, the ultrarare.
Spiderman debuted on the cover in august 1960, with the comic book series scheduled for cancellation, but sales proved to be one of marvels highest at the time and the amazing spiderman was quickly launched, the telegraph reports. Here we have a list prepared for you about the most expensive comic books in the world. 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. The list of comic books and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around. This ferrari just became the most expensive car ever sold. So today i took my brother to the comic book shop because it was free comic book day, and while i was there i decided to hunt for some issues ive been meaning to read. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book. The watch, which features a stainless steel case, received its unusual name from its white chronograph subdials.
Top 10 most valuable comic books ever sold top ten lists. 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. See just how much these us comics sold for in recent years and remember that they were. This superrare, pristine copy of the first superman comic is rated as a 9 by industry standards. When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the world. Ever since supermans first appearance in 1938, comic books have. Thats a fifth or sometimes even a quarter of what it costs to buy a book, without nearly as much context. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. However, there is a lot of talk about a theoretical better quality issue being the most valuable comic book in. Christopher reeve famous played superman in the 1970s and 80s. Published in 1938, it brings us the very first appearance of superman.
Honestly, i blacked out when they removed it from the case. Most expensive comic books sold in 2014 comics watcher. Of course the most expensive is going to be superman, right. Originally published in 1940, it includes the first. 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. Comic books, especially rare ones and anything featuring a first, can skyrocket in price.
American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. Comics are collectible, but unless youre nic cage, there are some that youre unlikely ever to actually collect. The classic and most known superhero has always had some of the most expensive comics, and this one is no joke. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. Because of the several comic book heroes featured in the book, it is considered both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most valuable comic book of all time. Could you ever imagine that the very same comic you now hold in your hands could be worth millions someday. This book is the first time that hes introduced to the world, and its the first time hes ever been on the cover of a comic book. Becoming the most expensive marvel comic ever sold. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroes. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up.
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