Now, cbr is taking a look back at some of jim lees most iconic comic book covers. American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. So the house of ideas clearly knew sales for the book needed all the help they could get. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it. The female counterpart to the joker, the top villain ever in comics according to most comic fans harley quinn, was first introduced on the cartoon show. 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 values for tmnt comics, 1st gambit, secret wars 8 and more. February 15, 2017 key copper age comics special note. Wolverines first comic book appearance art to be auctioned. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s.
For those collectors who graduated from reading comic books as kids to investing in them during their adulthood, the glut of marvel and dc universe movie blockbusters of late has been a super boon to their portfolios the most recent bigscreen release, loganthe last of the wolverine franchise to feature star hugh jackmanhas no doubt helped the incredible hulk no. 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. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. He said he had his cousins childhood comic collection and was looking to. Lets take a look at the most popular wolverine appearances. None really, but the most exciting find is a run of 1960s to 1970s comics.
Deadpool vs wolverine by ron lim, jeremy freemand, gotham, and. Most people who are marvel fans find themselves adoring their friendly neighborhood spiderman, making this an incredible expensive comic. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Well, its because of a popular, whacky female character that comic fans absolutely love, and her name is harley quinn. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube.
Again, spiderman in the comic books is akin to mickey mouse and disney. He said he had his cousins childhood comic collection and was looking to sell. The discrepancy in grades can be due to just a few small defects in the comic s appearance. These are comic books that most marvel collectors will pay big money for. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. It is the original flagship title created for the character. Interested in what people think the most valuable, or desirable wolverine comic books are. 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. Wolverine 145 bone claws error variant extremely rare, no 9. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver. Sep 24, 2016 i randomly bumped into someone who overheard me asking for comic books at a garage sale last weekend. The above ranking of the most expensive comic books is given according to the price for which they were sold in the world. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. I randomly bumped into someone who overheard me asking for comic books at a garage sale last weekend.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. 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 comic book also features the first appearance of the cyclops, marvel girl, beast, angel and iceman and also the introduction of professor x and magneto. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. At well over a whopping 1 million dollars, this is one of the most valuable comics on the market. But right here is the most notable card when it comes to that key valuable. With so few copies, fans will want one for their collections and they just wont show up. Are comic books your thing, or are you just curious how much the most expensive ones sell for. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Most valuable collectors item comic books liveabout.
The most valuable wolverine comics after hulk 181 currently are. Theyve been around for a long time, which makes them even more valuable. 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. Explore this list that we have we compiled of the most valuable comic. Among the cards in this grouping are the first appearances of everyone from captain america and iron man to the xmen. Dec 04, 2018 if youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them on ebay. And seeing how there havent been any copies lately, this appears to have already happened.
When you factor in that this book is the first appearance of namor the submariner, the human torch and is the first book published by what would become marvel comics, its a nobrainer that it sold for a ton of money. Published by marvel comics in 1982 and featuring art by acclaimed comic artist and writer frank miller, in nearmint. Feb 21, 2016 thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. The uncanny xmen are much beloved by the comic community but some issues in the series are more valuable than others. From rare comic books and original artwork to screen worn costumes and props, heres a list of the ten most valuable xmen items ever sold 10 wolverine leather jacket this hero leather jacket was worn by hugh jackman as wolverine in the first xmen film in 2000. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. If you have early appearances of this popular character, well appraise them. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. 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. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to date. Wolverine crosses three ages, bronze, copper, modern. 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. However, there are two 1970s xmen comics that are worth much more than the issues around them.
The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. The debut of the mutant teen heroes saw them battling magneto on their first day at xaviers school for gifted youngsters, drawn by jack kirby and written by stan lee. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 2000s. Its why when sony agreed to loan him out to disney, it became a big deal the wallcrawler was coming home. This particular version in phenomenal shape could net you nearly 3000 bucks. People in the world love to read all types of books and comics as well. Can be variants, limited editions, original appearances, hard to. Mar 14, 2017 the most recent bigscreen release, loganthe last of the wolverine franchise to feature star hugh jackmanhas no doubt helped the incredible hulk no. Realizing that inspired us to put together this list of 20 new comic books worth investing in. This is hands down one of the most expensive new 52 books, and it has provided an answer. This was a skybound black friday to cyber monday limited to 250 exclusive in 2012. 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. Thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. Here are the 10 most expensive comic books in history. Top 100 variants comic book speculation and investing. Top 25 wolverine related comic books by value and importance. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. The most expensive issue on this list and a holy grail for many, many collectors, the first appearance of the original xmen is. Mar 11, 2018 the most expensive marvel comic books ever sold. The books on this list are like a total solar eclipse in that they only appear every now and then. With fans itching for a return of the snydercapullo run, this book should do fine long term.
A curious subcategory of this series, marvel universe series i featured marvels m. Here are some of the most expensive comic books that you might own. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following. Apr 11, 2019 116 of 341 results for expensive comic books. The 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world therichest. It was one of the many many variant covers for wolverine goes to hell, aka one of the most divisive marvel books ever. The list of comic books and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around. The weapon x storyline of wolverine s origin is one of the most popular wolverine runs and could very well be the plot to the upcoming movie. Aug 26, 2016 one of the big questions with rebirth was how would it affect new 52 values.
The issue introduced cyclops, beast, and magneto wolverine wouldnt show up. Comic book figurines and customer reading comic book at newbury comics. The comic book collection niche is big business and rare comic books in mint condition are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The 10 most valuable uncanny xmen issues, ranked by worth cbr. The walking dead comics are still hot, and collectors are still gunning for various key issues within the series. Many people who are interested in nerd culture, find themselves drawn to comic books.
Find out what happens when they get ripped to shreds by a girl out to get revenge. From the most expensive superman comic to the most expensive spiderman comic, the higher profile the superhero, the more valuable the issue. Frank miller left signing a print of his artwork for the cover of vol. Top 100 variants cbsi comics comic book speculation. A faithful reprint of one of the most expensive and rarest golden age comics.
Anything in top comic grades is worth serious money. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. For this list, well be looking at covers from throughout his illustrious 30 year career. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. The most expensive marvel comic books ever sold collective pop.
Jun, 2017 the most expensive issue on this list and a holy grail for many, many collectors, the first appearance of the original xmen is not only a classic for comic collectors, but for fans of the xmen in all shapes and form. The weapon x storyline of wolverines origin is one of the most popular wolverine runs and could very well be the plot to the upcoming movie. To provide an example, here are the 10 rarest spiderman comics and what theyre worth. Feb 16, 2016 our 60 most expensive comic book list from the socalled copper age, roughly 1981 to 1991. Hes got claws made of adamantium and he knows how to use em. Comic books certainly dont sound like expensive investments to most of us, but to those who know a lot about them, they are valuable. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Of course, there are comics like the first appearances of batman, superman, and wolverine that are already worth a fortune, but the real money is in comics that are still on the rise. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Weve accumulated some of the most expensive marvel toys currently on the market, along with a history as to why these toys are just so valued among collectors.
Nov 15, 2016 thought this might make an interesting thread, or first in a series of similar threads. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Find out what happens when they get ripped to shreds by a. I dont know whats more rare, seeing a highend copy of one of these books or any one of them actually going up for sale. Many of them introduced something new into the world especially the superheroes. 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. So the house of ideas clearly knew sales for the book. Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade.
A guide to the most valuable vintage wolverine comics. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. It is the most expensive comic book of the world ever sold as it was sold. The 10 most valuable uncanny xmen issues, ranked by worth. Most valuable comic books from other eras top 50 valuable golden age comics the golden age greats are also the worlds most valuable comic books. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. All these expensive books are best and most successful in the world.
The list below, of the top 10 most valuable comic books ever sold, contains comics that birthed your favorite superheroes into existence. 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. Can be variants, limited editions, original appearances, hard to get in cgc 9. Oct 28, 2015 the 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world. 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. At one time, victor creed was the most bad ass comic book villain out there. List of important comics from the 2000s rare comics. Feb 27, 2020 the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars by michileen martin feb. Men and the avengers or appearing in a number of comic book series, animated shows or movies both as a team player and solo star. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. Amazing fantasy 15 is one of those, as one of the most indemand issues out.
Wolverine s first comic book appearance art to be auctioned. It also contains the rarest comics around, especially the earliest issues. With generationdefining runs on iconic characters like superman, batman and the xmen, well be looking at some of the reasons why jim lee will go down as one of the all. Well, wait no longer, heres a list of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. Wolverine is a number of marvel comics comic book series starring the xmen member wolverine. Top 10 most expensive x men memorabilia justcollecting. Find the value of the marvel comic wolverine volume 2.
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