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Well weve compiled the most expensive comic books ever recorded based off of the purchase price. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Oct 28, 2015 the 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Mar 11, 2018 the most expensive marvel comic books ever sold. This is the third of our the 100 best of lists and it takes a look at one of my lifelong hobbies comics. The first modern comic book was called famous funnies and it was released in the us in 1933. Feb 21, 2016 thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction.
Sep 07, 2014 a comic book is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Dec 12, 2019 heres the most expensive comic books in existence, and boy i tell you, i remember the old days, when comic books and a soda pop were only a dime. Most of the misprints were caught, and only a few ever made it out into circulation. It is the 5 th most expensive comic book ever sold. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. But comic books arent the only crazy expensive things people are selling on the auction site. The third issue of suspense comicsa shortlived horrorthriller titlebecame the most valuable nonsuperhero comic book ever when a. The most expensive books in the world readers digest.
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American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. Aug 12, 2018 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 xmen comic books and it all started right here with this comic valued at 492 thousand. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. 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. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. The ongoing comic book series was created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1962.
These scaling heights will make you feel embarrassed for ever getting in a tizzy about forbidden planets exchange rate. Looking to prove that comic collecting is more than just a hobby. The most expensive comic books ever sold completeset. Oct 26, 2015 without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. Theyve been around for a long time, which makes them even more valuable.
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The 5 most expensive comic books ever sold lifestyle asia. Weve gone through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. Boston garter cards issued in this era are among the most iconic and beautifully wrought cards ever printed. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. Comics are collectible, but unless youre nic cage, there are some that youre unlikely ever to actually collect. There are many books in the world which belong to different topics like romance, horror, etc. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a.
Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Before i ever entered school i was well ahead of the see jane run. The books on this list are like a total solar eclipse in that they only appear every now and then. Today the comic books feature stories in all genres. The incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic. 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. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. 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. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. I dont know whats more rare, seeing a highend copy of one of these books or any one of them actually going up for sale.
Ever since supermans first appearance in 1938, comic books have. Originally published in 1940, the book features the first ever appearance and origin story of alan scott, a. Heres the most expensive comic books in existence, and boy i tell you, i remember the old days, when comic books and a soda pop were only a dime. 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 expensive comic books of alltime allen lee 1 year ago there is a lot of interest in comic books, which in turn, means that comic books with either historical value or some other kind of significance can fetch considerable sums when sold to interested individuals. 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 world record for the most expensive book ever sold is a science book. Dominating the top spot on our list of the most expensive comic books in. 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 most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Grab your wallet, here are the most expensive books ever sold.