Extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection. All those bigbudget blockbusters from marvel and dc started with a comic book decades ago. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and. 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. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie tv. But while books from the golden age of comics are worth the most money, its gratifying to know that there are still rare comics being produced in the modern era that instantly become collectors items, and earn enormous price tags. The list of the most valuable important modern age. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. When you attempt to rattle off the most valuable variants, this is one of the first 5 that you think of. Just the books have to be in an excellent condition.
About a year ago, some websites and tv stations said that comic book collecting is once again on the rise and can even be more valuable than. I recently decided to do an analysis of the values of the current top variants in the hobby, and rank them in value. No list of the most valuable comic books of the modern age is really complete. Harley is beloved by fans and is definitely one of the most popular characters impersonated at comic book conventions. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is. Dec 07, 2017 the second most valuable book on the list is a first edition of the hobbit by j.
Edward wallace is a teacher by day, writer by night and cosplayer on the weekend. This guide will not make you an expert, but it will help you decide if your books are worth enough to get an official appraisal by guiding you to the answers to the most likely questions that an appraiser or dealer will ask. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. It doesnt feature any major superheroes of the modern era, however. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. Nobody thought anything of discarding a simply childrens comic book, just as nobody would bother holding onto a print newspaper for more than a day. Remember, if you enjoy articles about comic books and cosplay then like my blog here and join my fb group at we love comics. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. With this years free comic book day a few days away, cbr takes a look back and counts down some of the best free comic book day comics ever. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy.
I am somewhat new to collecting comics and am out of my collecting goldensilver age phase. And seeing how there havent been any copies lately, this appears to have already. Tomorrow, marks four years ago that jaydodrules implemented his most valuable modern variants rankings. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era posted on may 10, 2019 may 11, 2019 by zapkapow comics before marvel became the major player it is today, dc comics superman would regularly sell over 1 million copies per month, and batman wasnt far behind. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Aug 06, 2019 one day it will be worth just as much as the superman comics judging by its current popularity. Other books featured multiple times on the list are the gutenberg bible, the first folio of shakespeare s plays and the north american indian with four separate copies. Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. It started on page 1 with the dirty dozen 22 april 2016, then page 4 23 april 2016, and the latest incantation of the updated list, the score on page 53 29 march.
Comic book enthusiasts, good evening and greetings. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. May 16, 2015 10 most valuable comic book movie franchises published. Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. Lets be honest most of us are unlikely to have a mint condition copy of a. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade.
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. Grading, in comic book terms, refers to the condition of the comic. February 15, 2017 key modern age comics special note. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia.
Modern firsts is a category that attracts many collectors and to which a great number of dealers state a specialty, but there isnt a consensus on what is meant by modern firsts. From this 1st appearance wade wilson has gone on to become one of the most loved characters in comic books and has featured in his own movie based on his exploits starring ryan reynolds. It crystallized into a fiercely stringent code previous folklore about black magic with church dogma on heresy, and, if any one work could, opened. Golden age of comic books late 1930s to around 1950. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from. The 20 most valuable books you might have at home daily. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. As great as comic books are, the fact remains that it is a business just like any other, and we arent just talking about the publishers. Classify these books as hyper modern first editions. In order for a comic to be considered for this list, it first and foremost needs to have been released in modern times and be worthy of investing in.
Top 100 variants comic book speculation and investing. Feb 05, 2015 my most valuable comic books 2015 buy ultra pro resealable current size bags here. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world.
Top 100 variants cbsi comics comic book speculation. According to experts, 100 to 200 copies have survived to the present day. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to date. Most popular modern age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Feb 21, 2016 thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. It usually takes a long time, sometimes decades, for a books value to be determined but these treasures became collectible in a hurry. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age.
Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Without further ado, we present to you, the 5 most valuable comics from the 1990s. This article will list a few of the most valuable modern age comics. 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. For those who dont have a comic book guy level of knowledge, heres how the ages are broken down. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics. Selling prices for these super treasures are set based on the rarity and demand of the comic as well as the grading, most typically a cgc certified guaranteed company grade. The most important and most sinister work on demonology ever written.
Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. This was a skybound black friday to cyber monday limited to 250 exclusive in 2012. I was wondering what some of the more expensive modern age books are. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. Despite some of the occasional negative jibberjabber about modern variants, they in fact are some of, if not the most, valuable and highly sought after books of the modern age. Its 100th issue alone sold 375,000 copies on its first day of release, making it the bestselling comic book issue of the 21st century. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zap. Jun 29, 2006 gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. Other harley comics to look out for are batman mad love which tells her origin and early appearances in other batman adventures and catwoman comics. Mar 29, 2018 while the kite runner is now considered one of the most highly acclaimed and beloved books of the past 20 years, when it was first published in 2003, it only had a small initial print run. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books.
Abebooks has compiled a list of the most collectible books published between 2000 and 2009. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. If you are not completely satisfied, we have a 365day moneyback guarantee. Ok, so you probably dont have a super rare harry potter book sitting in your parents attic, but you might be surprised to know some books sitting on your shelves can be resold for anywhere from.
With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following. The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. For those who collect comics, its worth remembering that there is hope. 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. Realizing that inspired us to put together this list of 20 new comic books worth investing in. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Get the best deals on modern age superman comics when you. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date modern age top 60 most valuable comic books. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. 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 26, 2016 i totally thought this variant would easily top the list.
Jul 16, 2018 20 new comic books worth investing in thatll be worth a fortune. The recent onslaught of comic bookbased movies and television shows has. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. Sep 01, 2016 harley will be played by australian actress margot robbie. Still a firm believer in truth, justice, and the american way. On rare occasions, youll find a screaming deal in a bargain. Jul 02, 2017 top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors.
This new interest in the characters has sparked higher comic book sales and increased the prices of the rarecollectable issues. It usually takes a long time, sometimes decades, for a book s value to be determined but these treasures became collectible in a hurry. With so few copies, fans will want one for their collections and they just wont show up. Origin and first appearance, justice society of america. Well weve compiled the most expensive comic books ever recorded based off of the purchase price.
Now, this is the bottom 50 of the top 100 most wanted comic books by collectors of all ages and from. This book, which goes for around 5,000 dollars is a grail for many comics collectors. Discussed are four extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection that you have possibly overlooked. Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful. To qualify comics must be standard issue and mass produced not oneofakind and have recent sales supporting the value. Apr 10, 2017 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 effort during world war ii. Most valuable modern variants the rankings cgc comic book.
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