Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. How to determine a value on a restored comic i recently purchased an xmen 1, sent it in for grading and discovered that it was restored. We include new 20192020 record sales and minimum values. This period is known as the copper age of comic book collecting and encompasses one of the most volatile periods in the history of comic book collecting. 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. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube.
One piece is the bestselling comic by a single author and. Top 50 valuable golden age comics the golden age greats are also the worlds most valuable comic books. 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. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. To qualify comics must be standard issue and mass produced not oneofakind and have recent sales supporting the value. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s.
Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. 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. This comic shows just how much value is placed on a cgc ranking, and the difference half a point can make to the value of a comic book. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. The series are listed according to the highest sales estimates as reported in reliable sources. These are the some of the most important comic books in history.
The comic book is in nearmint condition with a rating of 9. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Its absolutely amazing how much a slight corner ding, a staple bend, or a stress mark can affect the value of a book. Today, roughly 90 to 95 percent of all the comic books published within this time period are worth just a fraction of their original cover price. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Rise of an empire isnt directly based on a frank miller comic like the original, it still has us reflecting back on millers long, impressive career in. 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. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in these grades as they are virtually nonexistent. Since 1990, collectors, speculators, and diehard valiant fans have searched for the rarest, most elusive valiant comicbooks known. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. The cover art is done by bill everett, a golden agecomic legend who created namor and also daredevil. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. How to determine a value on a restored comic comic book. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest.
List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. To provide an example, here are the 10 rarest spiderman comics and what theyre worth. And for more chartsmashers, check out these 30 bestselling novels of all time. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. While there are still some valuable number 1 issues what you are really looking for in the bronze age of comic books is the first appearances of fan favorites. We can talk about the relative value about comics until the cows. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Millions more us jobs at risk of being lost as coronavirus crisis deepens. The earliest printed book in the list is a southern song annotated woodblock edition of the book of tang printed c. This grading process details the exact condition and completeness of a comic, allowing the seller to get an idea of how much it is worth. It also contains the rarest comics around, especially the earliest issues. We can help you find the fair value of your comics.
When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the world. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. 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. Only very minute printing and bindery defects or the most barely noticeable handling defects present. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. This list includes comic books that have sold at least 100 million copies. Important first appearances in comic books new york. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history, the most iconic issue, and most valuable single comic.
With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. I am a huge fan of valiant comics, and the valiant characters. Jan 25, 2019 this 1941 comic was the second issue of dc comics then called nationals book that contained both superman and batman stories in it. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to the world. This was the first issue of the series to be titled worlds finest comics, the title it would retain for the next 45 years. I love me some valiant comics, and to me, they are worth a lot.
Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. In my mind, i got a deal for the price i paid for the books in my collection. It includes japanese manga, american comic books, and european comics. Mar 05, 2018 so, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Feb 21, 2016 the 10 most expensive comic books ever sold. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. The 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world therichest. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. This page provides lists of bestselling comic book series to date. The 20 most valuable comic books ever sold john fitzsimons.
The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. The great thing about archie is year after year he only seems to get more popular, and that means the values of these 15 books have aged like fine wine. In an effort to highlight the most well received current comic book series, weve set up a real time list of the best comic book series of the past three months. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. This list is in chronological order, so keep reading to learn which recent books are worth a pretty penny. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world previous slide next slide 1 of 11 view all skip ad. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. Breaking the two million dollar mark with its astounding cgc rating of 9. It is also important to point out that in the bronze age of comic books the condition that your book is in weighs more heavily on the value of the comic book. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a.
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. Rumour has it that there are only 11 copies of the book remaining, one of which. They dont just retain value, they slowly and often quickly keep. Deadpool variants sell really, really, really well. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful. Its harder than you would assume to figure out what the best selling comic book ever is. Oct 28, 2015 the 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world. Herein, weve gathered together the bestselling comic book series ever, according to the expert counters at guinness world records and education week. Jul 26, 2019 its harder than you would assume to figure out what the best selling comic book ever is. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
Our top 60 most valuable comic books published since 1992 will tell you. If there are overzealous comic book aficionados at the auction, the price for a comic can sail higher than its actual value. But weve done the best we could with the 10 best selling comics that we have data on, from marvel. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. 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. While it features the same material as the most expensive comic in the world, it falls short of first place because its grade indicates that its the general condition is not the best it could be. Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Value may be determined by how much someone else is willing to pay for something, but worth can only be determined by yourself. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia.
The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Speaking with valiant fans founder and site owner, greg holland, who has tracked and recorded sales for over a decade. Top 10 bronze age comics the comic book boys know best. Wed venture to say many of them are also the best comics of all time. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it.
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