The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Considered as a masterpiece of romanesque book illumination, it has been the most expensive book in the world until bill gates purchased codex leicester in 1994. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. Jan 25, 2019 by being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. There is a good case to be made that a theoretical 9. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which estimates the values of comics using recent sales figures, adjusted for grade quality. Paul allen, the cofounder of microsoft and evidently an avid reader, spent 5. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. From a comic book with the first appearance of superman to someone selling the crypt above marilyn monroes final resting place, we take a look at. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Deemed as the most enduring work in english literature, the remaining copies are the some of most soughtafter books among book collectors around the globe.
The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. 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. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. Important first appearances in comic books new york daily news. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s so, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Dc comics this comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. 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. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Originally printed in 1794, the first book of urizen is one of the major pieces and some say the most important in blakes series of. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in.
The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. 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. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. Mar 27, 2018 the most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. Many early comic books from the golden age are now considered rare and valuable since very few complete copies exist.
Click here to see the 10 most valuable comic book movie franchises. The top 10 most valuable cgc graded comics books its all. Since then, the comic book industry has not slowed down and comic book collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. 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.
The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc.
The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today 01. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. Below are the most valuable of the bunch, as priced by nostomania, a ugc evaluator of coins, comics and magazines, who regularly update their lists. Comic books are as hot a collectible commodity as there is right now, like inked gold, with prices for the most desirable titles climbing exponentially in recent years. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. It is now kept at the herzog august bibliotek in wolfenbuttel and for security purposes, its display is only available every two years.
This list contains some of the rarest and most important comic books ever. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Mar 05, 2018 the 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s so, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The second most valuable book on the list is a first edition of the hobbit by j. I was thinking punch 12 would probably be the current most expensive. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history. 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 dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. Ever since supermans first appearance in 1938, comic books have. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s.
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. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. Arthur rackham provided illustrations and its the artwork that makes this book so appealing to lovers of collectible childrens books. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The list of comic books and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around.
Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. The 20 most valuable books you might have at home daily.
Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. Aug 12, 2018 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. Turns out the first appearance of one of the most iconic superheroes is a sound. Aug 14, 2015 from a comic book with the first appearance of superman to someone selling the crypt above marilyn monroes final resting place, we take a look at 10 of the most expensive ebay auctions in history. This book, which goes for around 5,000 dollars is a grail for many comics collectors. 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. Aug 20, 2019 peter parker is one of the most relatable and popular comic book characters in the world, making it no wonder that spiderman has become the powerhouse that he is.
A proper peter pan book finally appeared in 1906, called peter pan in kensington gardens. Peter parker is one of the most relatable and popular comic book characters in the world, making it no wonder that spiderman has become the powerhouse that he is. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Anyway, all i found was a topic about the most valuable comic from the past 25 years, and a topic about peoples most cherished comic.
Most valuable modern variants cgc comic book collectors. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. One of the few new characters to make a splash in the modern era of archie is cheryl blossom, and this is the issue where she made her debut. We include new 20192020 record sales and minimum values.
Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. I was talking with a buddy the other day and we were trying to figure out what the current top dog as in most expensive in the pch world is. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. 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. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia.
The most valuable comic books in the world its all just comics. For simplicitys sake, record prices on this page are from the last couple of years. Oct 26, 2015 comic books are as hot a collectible commodity as there is right now, like inked gold, with prices for the most desirable titles climbing exponentially in recent years. Released in 1944, shop keepers decided not to stock it, due to its offensive cover, which featured a woman about to be attacked by hooded assailants bearing swastikas.
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