So why was it so expensive? This week we take a look at the Top 10 most valuable, highly collected and historically important Marvel Comics of the year 1969. We all know Batmans origin story: A young Bruce Wayne and his parents are leaving the movies when a no-good crook emerges from the shadows, brandishing a gun and demanding Mrs. Waynes necklace. Theyre the Fantastic Four, a Stan Lee and Jack Kirby creation that quickly became a fan favorite. Most Valuable Comic Books of the 1970s (It Pays to Know) It's important to know why the comic books you collect are valuable. Another Heritage Auctions sale and in 2021 nonetheless. Loki is using his magic to pit some of Earths Mightiest Heroes against one another. Two marquis issues not just in the history of the Fantastic Four, but in Marvel are both currently tied as 65K at their highest value. 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Amazing Fantasy 15 graded CGC 9.6 holds the record for the 2nd highest-selling comic book of all time (recently beaten by Superman 1 CGC 8.0 at 5.3 million dollars). Batgirl made her debut in this January 1967 issue of "Detective Comics" (although it actually hit stores in late 1966). 53 features the second appearance of the Spectre, continuing his origin story for the Golden Age superhero. Not enough Free Comic Book Day issues appear on the most valuable comic books list. So, these two teamed up to try and take out Johnny Storm in Strange Tales #110. For just about any comic line, the first issue is almost always the rarest and most valuable. Highly anticipated character to hit the MCU on the mutant side of things is no doubt Wolverine. Published in 1940, the Overstreet Guide called it "The definitive funny animal anthology comic after which all others were modeled.". Cover by Dave Cockrum, Al Milgrom and Danny Crespi. References: SellMyComicBooks, ScreenRant, CheatSheet, CollectivePop. Even worse-for-wear versions of the Caped Crusaders first appearance can go for big bucks. A 9.2-graded copy of the 1944 comic sold for $292,900 in 2017, shattering the previous record of $173,275 for a 9.0-graded copy that sold in 2015. As of 1/17/2022 this comic lost it's space to Star Wars #1 35 Cent Variant. He humiliated the Thing and extinguished the Human Torch. Anyway and seriously, look at Wolvie's mask on the cover of this issue compared to the cover of Incredible Hulk #181. Amazing Fantasy #15 - About $1.1 Million. The 9.6-graded copy of this 1956 comic sold for $179,250 at Heritage Auction in 2009. Sold: Jul 28, 2012 . Yes, I did blank out the certificate number on the slab. The first issue of Captain America not only introduces all of us to Steve Rogers but his sidekick Bucky too. The grade is very important as the highest graded (9.8) copies of this book can sell for close to 6 figures. But the real reason this one is a hot book is because it is a Canadian White, one of two books on this list that are. 1, the first appearance of Superman, and in turn, the origination of comic book superheroes as we know them today. Once again, when them X-Men finally hit the silver screen under the MCU, it will interesting to see how excitement hits this book at all grades. . Okay, over-all the Bronze Age Comics listed below aren't on the high-end scale like those above. This is why I am putting it below Luke, Cage Hero for Hire #1 for now. It definitely has a lot going for it, and Wolverine's gruff, violent but loyal nature has caught on with many comic fans. He storms all the way from Mexico to kidnap John Jameson in New York. $40k already and more than a 15k increase in just a few mere months of each other. I wouldn't be upset if Colter's version of Luke was carried over into the Disney/MCU stuff. Issue has 1st appearance of Sabretooth. Are you excited for the Morbius movie that Sony is soon to release? If there are more recent sales for any of the particular comics at 9.8, please comment and let me know. I also have other informative articles to check out so please do so. The copy had an incredible 9.6 grading and is the highest-graded copy in existence. Did an extremely rich person decide to shop at Heritage for a bunch of high grade Bronze Age key comics in September of this year or something? 9 is prized by collectors and comic lovers alike because of the gorgeous front cover and the epic battle between the Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner on the inside pages. If you happened to get the later second printing, with the Anti-Venom reveal on the cover, it's worth a lot morea well-preserved copy will score you around $125 bucks. That's 12 years ago. Be sure to check back as we update the list as new records are set! 73 features the origin and first appearance of Aquaman, which has become one of DC's most-loved superheroes. "Sensation Comics" was a 109-book series by DC Comics that mainly featured Wonder Woman stories. While some of the House Of Ideas famous characters predate Spidey, the entire Marvel Universe might not exist had it not been for Spideys massive popularity. Lou Ferrigno, Eric Bana, Edward Norton, and Mark Ruffalo all pale in comparison however to Hulk Hogan himself, who took his name after Marvels own Hulk. Highest and most recent sale of a CGC 9.8 of Marvel Spotlight #5 was at a whopping $264,000 that sold at Heritage Auctions in 2021. The cover for "Daredevil" No. The winning bid in the Goldin auction for the rich electric green and red card was $168,000, a far cry from the usual bids for highly collectible Marvel cards. This issue has the added incentive of technically the first appearance of Venom. The X-Men might be hands down one of the greatest creations in sci-fi/ fantasy / comic books. He has found ways over the years of suppressing the beast, but similar to the Hulk, it's just not easy being green. Johnny Blaze is Marvel's first published Spirit of Vengeance and is one of the many horror/supernatural characters that Marvel produced during the Bronze Age horror revival when the Comics Code Authority relaxed some of their bans on the horror genre. The comic book, which originally sold for 10 cents in 1940, also features a one-page history lesson about postage stamps and a comic strip about an evil ventriloquist dummy. This comic's cover from 1938 shows Supes holding a man high above the city streets. Many legendary comic artists and writers started their careers in this era or rose to prominence. The Amazing Spider-Man #1 is one of a handful of important comic books in American pulp history. During the pandemic, the Punisher became my favorite character. I grew up with the character in the late 80s and 90s. Ebay saw a CGC 9.6 copy recently sold for $2,400.00 on October 19, 2021. You can see that clearly on the cover by John Buscema. That was the previous record holder, which was completely smashed in 2021, when a 9.4-graded copy sold for an astounding $2.22 million in January 2021, making it the second most expensive comic book in the world and the most expensive Marvel comic book ever sold. $22,200 was the price the most recent CGC 9.8 Amazing Spider-Man #101 copy sold for in September of 2021. Yes, its arguably the first appearance of Ant-Man, a character that has become pretty dang popular ever since the "Ant-Man" movie grossed over $500 million at the box office in 2015. World War II always sells, comic books from this era always sell too. In the U.S., Marvel's Transformersran for 80 issues, but Marvel U.K.'s version included all-new stories in addition to reprints, and ran for an amazing 332 issues. The comic book the movie was based on wasn't just low key racist, it was pretty racist. Just saying. Currently, this issue has been known to sell for as much as 51 thousand in phenomenal condition. Again, Spider-Man in the comic books is akin to Mickey Mouse and Disney. Giant-Size X-Men #1 is still considered the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine as well, but that can be argued. This comic has quite a bit of important firsts, including Thanos and Drax the Destroyer. The lyrics of an obscure song from an obscure band, the Blues Image might not be about the Fantastic Four, but sheesh, does it encapsulate what their origin story is all about. These are the most valuable comic books in the world. There are a few comics that do have third-party graded 9.9 and 10 sales that are not featured here as well and are considered Bronze Age Comics. "More Fun Comics" No. The copy that sold is one of three known to exist and was the highest-graded copy, with a 9.2 grade. Our Comic Book Value Guide provides free information about how to value your The Avengers Comics. Ashcan comics were not intended for sale. To do so, Odin temporarily wipes Thor's memory and turns him into a nerdy scientist while Earth is under attack by the stone men from Saturn. Thanks for reading and happy hunting! So 80,000 copies were printed and when the issue of Marvel Comics #1 hit the shelves it flew off them just as fast and another 800,000 were printed. Let's get to it! Actually, this information might wow some comic investors and those into comic speculation more than actual comic collectors. Iron Man made his first appearance in this 1963 comic book written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The third "All Star Comics" from 1940 featured the first superhero team ever. But he wasnt green, at least not on the cover. The grail of these 35 Price Variants are the Star Wars #1 comics and have been for a good while. Plenty of people reading this article might not have a single clue as to who or what the Red Raven is. Printed in 1962, this comic book stands among the greats because it introduces everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood Spiderman. The most recent sale I could find was on eBay and for $8,979.99 on the date of Jul 28, 2021. While many fudged printings were scrapped, leaving only a few odd copies released into the world, over 500 copies of a Lethal Protector #1 cover printed in all black found their way into the wild, making it a rare, but not-altogether-unlikely thing might've found at your comic shop in 1993. In fact, when I got my copy graded, pressing and cleaning wasn't as popular as it is right now. But with the massive fanbase the Hulk has, plenty people would be able to bring a copy home for themselves. However, until another one of these Iron Fist #14 35 Cent Price Variant CGC 9.4s sell in the near future, it will stay here on this list. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, Funnies, Inc. partnered up with Timely (the eventual Marvel) to put out books in movie theaters to try and drum up some sales. The cover image of Spidey and the Fantastic Four left an indelible mark on the fans and Stan Lee and Steve Ditkos run on the book was epic, setting the stage for how Peter Parker balances life as a superhero and as a teenager. Notable Sales $3.4 million (CGC 6.0, private sale, 2022) $3.25 million (CGC 8.5, ComicConnect, 2021) $2.1 million (CGC 9.0, ComicConnect, 2011) $1.5 million (CGC 8.5, ComicConnect, 2010) CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1 Definitely a comic to own for any X-Men fan, and it's no surprise that this comic is quite valuable. Also, what X-Men fan doesn't know Colossus and Nightcrawler? Then, 10 years later, another copy this one only graded a 7.0 broke that record when it sold for $1.5 million in 2020, making it the third most expensive comic book in the world. So, pretty important comic, considering the mega success of the franchise, no? You've made it through the whole list and knew full well that Amazing Fantasy #15 was going to be the most valuable Marvel book of all time, but just didn't know why. The debut was a three-chapter story which featured Soviet spies and flying bugs. So DC sent out a press packet of hand-typed letters detailing the awesomeness of Americas first superheroine. 0 comments#1: Action Comics #1. So it should come as no shock that the most famous book in Marvel history is the most valuable at 1.1 million dollars at its highest. To be honest, I am a bit surprised this comic is not up there a long side Marvel Spotlight #5 at this grade. Start Over. The comic also boasts the 1st Wolverine cover, and the 1st classic Hulk vs. Wolverine battle in comics. The Avengers #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages.. Auction amount: $274,850 . Can that be right? Dr. Doom, one of the best Marvel villains ever created, debuted in 1961 in "Fantastic Four" No. (Image courtesy J.T.P. This is the first time that story was told (you can see those original panels here). I am definitely surprised that this is not higher on the list and more valuable. I debated pretty hard about even mentioning these, but here they are: Wolverine #1 CGC 10. Over the years that origin story was retconned to make the Avians the original Inhumans and was a big part of the latest Infinity storyline from 2013. A 9.6-graded copy sold for $126,500 in 2002, but that record was demolished when an 8.5-graded copy that originally sold for $49,294 was resold for $200,000 through Heritage Auctions make-an-offer feature in 2012. However, the character or spin-offs of the character did make a slight comeback with the character of Warpath. "Marvel Mystery Comics" No. In this third issue, the Fantastic Four tackle the Miracle Man. Luke Skywalker nearly loses a book full of the Jedi's . Its still for sale. Nearly all of them were drawn, inked and written by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In many ways, Amazing Spider-Man #300 was the turning point in Spider-Man's history, making it a book beloved not only for its value, but also its story. This is the first appearance of Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. However, there are only a measly 4 recorded 9.8s in the CGC census currently. I am actually a bit surprised it hasn't hit the $10k mark just yet. When he used the shrinking serum, the brilliant mind carelessly left the growing serum on a counter, now light years away. 27 features the first appearance of Henry Pym, a master scientist who has developed a serum that could shrink him all the way down to the size of an ant. Demand may rise but the value may not. With DCs success of the Last Son Of Krypton and the Bat of Gotham, Timely decided that they too needed to try and get into the superhero game and created a marvel called the Human Torch. Special Marvel Edition #15 - 1st Shang-Chi and 1st comic appearance of Fu-Manchu. 10. While plenty of comic book fans have known this for years, perhaps some might not - the Human Torch existed long before Johnny Storm went on a spaceship. While both issues have always been high priced, find a pristine copy and you never know how much more it could nab you. The most valuable comic books of the 1960s seeded the explosion of the comic book culture we enjoy today. In 1937, DC publisher Harry Donenfeld was worried that a competing publishing house would steal the "Action Comics" title, so he mocked up this comic book and sent it to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to secure the title. This character was created for the 1960s "Batman" television show, after producers noticed how popular Julie Newmar's Catwoman became with audiences. See it? Instead, the series focused on teenagers who happened to have powers. It is, however, the first appearance of Ms. Marvel on a comics cover if you waited for the second printing. That's worthwhile to know as a comic book investor. 14 Amazing Spider-Man #41 $28,000 This issue brings us the first appearance of the bulky brute, the Rhino. DC sued M.F. Despite that fact. An extremely well-kept copy of "X-Men" No. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10 cents still on the cover, sold on eBay for $3.2 million, making it the most valuable comic book of all time. It's the perfect combination: a cover by Todd McFarlane, a landmark publishing milestone, the first full appearance of Eddie Brock as Venom, and Spider-Man returning to his classic red-and-blue costume after a long time in the black suit. They are worth far more than their weight in gold. 2. It sold in September of 2021. However, the first Ghost Rider was part of the western genre and isn't considered a superhero. We shall see. Curiously, Batgirl wasn't created just for the comics. It's actually the 35 Cent Price Variant, as the regularly distributed version was 30 cents. A single page from this book and our first look ever at the Joker sold for $660 on eBay in 2013. Another one sold on Dec 4, 2020 for $8,000.00 on eBay, and December 17, 2020 saw a $5,050.00 over at Comic Connect. It's also one of the most expensive Disney collectibles in the world. How far up the rankings will this book go when Marvel/Disney finally casts Logan? Pretty rare for Marvel Spotlight #5s at 9.8 grades! Just be ready to spend at least 567K for it if you find a near mint copy. This is the first appearance of two X-Men, Emma Frost and Kitty Pryde. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Other than wearing a cowl, that character was a pulp character," comic writer Brian Azzarello told Games Radar. Hands down, the most expensive X-Men comic of the 1980s is the first one. Most examples feature "Marvel chipping," which means the edges of the comic have lost color. He was sent to Earth by his father, Odin, in order to teach him humility. Thankfully, it did happen that way, otherwise, we would have just had a litany of Spidey and X-Men movies and instead of characters like Black Panther and the Guardians of the Galaxy getting their own movies, Iron Man and Cap wouldve been the second-tier characters getting their own movies. Really, even now, there aren't many more fulfilling fantasies than punching out Nazis. Enterprises for copyright infringement (and perhaps a bit of saltiness, since Captain Marvel went on to outsell Superman), and Captain Marvel ceased to exist by 1953. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. As the Fantastic Four battle the Mole Man, Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket ship that will alter their lives forever! It can be difficult to figure out which of your 1990s comic books are worth money, but here is a simple list of over 100 valuable comics from that period. Marvel didn't want to spoil the big reveal of their newest hero, so they kept the good stuff for the comic's second run. The press materials also tout that the book was penned by William Moulton Marston, a psychologist who would later invent the prototype to the modern-day lie detector. 23 Amazing Spider-Man #6 (1963) $71,000 As Robin might have said in the original "Batman" television series, "Holy profit!". It was graded in a near-mint, 9.2 condition. With a seemingly endless supply of mutants and various X-Books that have come and gone during the years, it might be conceivable that you could paper the entire Earth in X-Men comic books and it all started right here with this comic valued at 492 thousand. 9.8s currently stand in the CGC Census at 207 Universal copies with ten Signature Series and 1 Restored copy. Star Wars #1 35c Edition. . . Because only up until recently did Marvel put their creative juices behind their second-tier characters to craft new stories. While it actually hit stands in late 1979, 1980 appears in the indicia. It's the most recent and highest known sale that I could find at the time of this writing and publication. A 9.0 grading may have also been the 80-year-old comics selling point when it sold in 2011 at auction. Even with so many superhero movies and TV shows out there, there's still probably only three characters that even people who have never picked up a comic book know exactly how they got their powers, and one of thems Spiderman. The most valuable comic book on our list, an 8.5 graded copy of Action Comics #1 sold for a huge $3.25 million in April 2021. It's a Skrull double feature for this entry! After she became a fan favorite, her big comic-cover debut shot up to around $230. Free shipping for many products! Therefore, they selected a few certain regions to test this out, and it just wasn't with this particular Star Wars comic. In 2014, a 9.0-graded copy sold for $3,207,852 on eBay, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. But that cover art is awesome. This issue has been known to have sold for $159 thousand dollars, a mere drop in the bucket to own a piece of history. Usually, it also has to tie in with a comic that they're tied to historically. TTS #35 would be the first appearance of the Ant-Man, but this issue of the anthology series would be the first appearance of Hank Pym, who even tossed his serums down the toilet by the end of the story, knowing that only bad things would happen. There are a few creators that can drive up the value of a comic. As a breakout character with ties to Wolverine, and an appearance in Logan, her first appearance in Nyx #3 is worth an average of $350. Please note that this list is in alphabetical order. This first encounter had Spidey use a vacuum cleaner, but writers have spent a lot of time making the Sandman a credible threat over the years, and cinematically with Thomas Haden Church in the role for Spider-Man 3. However, they do have very high grades like 9.9s or 10s that are extremely valuable. most valuable comics from the 2000s. Several Spawn books appear on the Top 100 Most Valuable Comic Books of the Modern Age. While the Ultra-Humanite isnt exactly a popular or even well-known bad guy, hes the worlds first comic book supervillain. If you have The Incredible Hulk #1 without the chipping, you have a very rare comic from 1962. The 1st appearance and 1st cover appearance of Morbius is definitely a classic Marvel Bronze Age comic. Superman made his first appearance in the first "Action Comics" issue, but he didn't again appear on the series' cover for another six months, until the seventh issue of "Action Comics" hit newsstands. I'm actually a bit surprised this is on here, but, then, after thinking about the connection this character has to Blade, I'm not really that surprised. Good copies of this comic are difficult to find. In conclusion, the 25 rare and most valuable comic books ever sold provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of comic book collecting. This time was to go around the Comics Code and publish more mature-themed stories. An issue of X-Men #94 with a CGC grade of 9.8 sold for $58,000 in April 2021. This issue of "All-American Comics" from 1940 features the first appearance of Alan Scott as the Green Lantern. In 2011, a pristine 9.8 copy of the comic, printed in 1962 and originally sold for 12 cents, fetched an astounding $1.1 million at auction. 9.8s are popping in-and-out of the $1,000 range, but an actual 9.9 sale did make history back in 2009.

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