Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. This book series was introduced in 1935 and only ran until 1947. That range is driven by the newsstand exclusivity of the variants, coupled with a decline in newsstand sales relative to direct edition sales. Oct 06, 2017 still, much like every other time period in comic book collecting, there are those few key issues that slipped through the cracks and became worth their weight in gold. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of highly detailed action figures. This book, which goes for around 5,000 dollars is a grail for many comics collectors. That being said, it is worth mentioning that since most comic books from the 80s and 90s were bought and hoarded by speculators en masse. 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. Comics have been popular since the 19th century, but collecting has only been considered a real hobby since the 1970s. Find out which copper age 1980s90s comics are worth big money today. The most valuable toys from your childhood could be sitting in your attic or parents basement right now. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics.
Jun 29, 2006 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. His work contains elements of trendsetters such as neal adams, but diverges into the area of fine art. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to. Dec 21, 2018 the most valuable toys from your childhood could be sitting in your attic or parents basement right now.
If stranger things stimulated your appetite for 1980s paranoia, fxs the. Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. Weve gone through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. Jul 31, 2017 most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet by c. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. In this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics justice league. Turns out the first appearance of one of the most iconic superheroes is a sound. One of the most original comic artists to explode on the scene in the 80s is bill sienkiewicz.
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. No comic book has done more to push the genre forward, out of the primitive wordsandpictures realm and into something mythic and deeply psychological. Nov 01, 2010 in this book, the joker is first portrayed as a violent psychopath and a master criminal, which connects to the joker characters played by jack nicholson and heath ledger. Jun 15, 2018 in this video we discuss some of the best comics that were published in the 1980s. It is still possible that there are even more expensive comic books out there waiting to be uncovered. 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. 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. Why i loved the 80s 30 titles that lived and died in the. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. With less emphasis on fine line work and more attention on mood, sienkiewicz proved to be the perfect match for marvel comics batman cipher, moon.
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. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium.
First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a. Extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. The overall value of comic book and graphic novel u. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. 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.
Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. Our top 100 most valuable comic books from the bronze age will tell you. An incredible photography book published in 2007, this huge book weighs 27 pounds and was limited to 950 leatherbound copies. Its long been the most expensive comic book published in the 1980s. Still, much like every other time period in comic book collecting, there are those few key issues that slipped through the cracks and became worth their weight in gold. The comic bookbased action genre is about as far as a departure from the. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. 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. For example, with no more than 100 copies left in the world, a nearmint copy of action comics no.
But the most important 90s comics in terms of storytelling and character. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy this video and check out the channel for other videos like this. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Find character 1st appearances, origins, deaths, iconic covers, classic battles and more milestone moments in comic book history on the free. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet by c. 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. It was part of an effort to raise money to prevent the extinction of the albatross. This is the secondyoungest comic book on this list, being only a year older than the number next most expensive comic in the world. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s.
The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. Although the end of the 20th century was a troubling time for the comic book industry. 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. Valuable comic books from the 80s a passion for the. The 3 most valuable 80s comics are they in your garage. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of. Here are the 15 most expensive comic books of alltime. Read and see if you happen to have one of these toys lying around. In this book, the joker is first portrayed as a violent psychopath and a master criminal, which connects to the joker characters played by jack nicholson and heath ledger. Since then, many comics have increased in value up to millions of dollars. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Collecting modern age comic books as an investment surprisingly modern age comic books can be quite valuable. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. These expensive comics are classics that include superheroes such as superman, spiderman, and captain america. 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. Feb 21, 2016 below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. We hope you enjoyed our list of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. That being said, it is worth mentioning that since most comic books from the 80s and 90s were bought and hoarded by speculators en masse, for these books to be worth anything. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics.
There are many books to choose from, so i will list of things i think anyone could enjoy. January, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1980s key. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics.
The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. Oct 26, 2015 without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. Still, in this 40 issue series, you get some of the best comics ever made. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world.
Jul 25, 2014 7 lessknown but very valuable comic books why collectors want it. May 16, 2017 in this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money. 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. Jan 16, 2019 scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. Mar 05, 2018 the 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s. In this video we discuss some of the best comics that were published in the 1980s. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book.