Available Stock Want List eBay (27) CGC Census Cover by Todd McFarlane. Hellboy's first appearance can be debated by fans, and this is one of those that has many fans conflicted. The classic storyline from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, this comic is the inspiration for the Robert Pattinson Batman movie. There are multiple printings of the 1st issue and most don't have much value. It is important you. The slightly less well known Digimon Tamagotchis are also worth a fair bit. This was a variant for Another Universe and features 2 different versions. The Gabrielle Del'Otto variant cover of Amazing Spider-Man #667 has become the King of rare and valuable modern comic books. First Appearance of Iron Man (Tony Stark). If you feel like you've found something on the most valuable comics list, then you need to take things slow. While the comic isn't overly difficult to find in lower grades, it can be tough in the highest grades. A comic book with good appeal to horror fans. This issue has a lower print run and is essential to finish your Conan set. This reprints issues 1 and 2 of the original X-Men series from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. This issue has the first appearance of Maya Lopez from David Mack and Joe Quesada. Also, note that we mention the words "pedigree" or "collection" a good amount on this list. We can provide our opinion on your collection, free of charge. Let me know in the comment section down . 1. The answer has a few parts. This book has recently seen major price jumps as many expect big things from the character in future movies. This will allow you to maximize your profit. Adventure Comics 40 was published after New York World's Fair Comics 1939 (making that issue the technical first appearance of the Sandman character). In the comic-collecting world, we refer to these issues as "keys". First Appearance of Barry Allen (the Flash). Star Wars #1 35c Edition It's hardly a surprise that the original Star Wars comic has turned out to be a collector's dream grab. It can be very hard to find in good condition. There is a higher copy on the CGC census that is CGC graded 9.4 (Windy City Pedigree), which sold in 2011 for $1,200,000. The recent sale for this book (price listed below) was the "pay copy", which had the pay for the artists and staff written on it. Cyclops 9. First Appearances of Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Speedy. They were also published to be read by kids and young adults. We are a longtime comic book buyer and purchase collections of all sizes, ages, and values. This Go-Go Chrome variant cover from J Scott Campbell was limited and anything that was limited and featured art by Campbell usually goes up in value. The listed price was a sale made in 2011. Please note that the other ashcans aren't as valuable, but still have some worth. The listed highest sold copy sold in 2022. This issue also has a lower print run. This independent title can be tough to find for fans of Ethan Van Sciver's artwork. While the character would have a few years of publication until a hiatus, she would return in the Silver Age and today is one of the more well-known characters in DC. This is the very hard-to-find holographic variant for the 1994 Malibu comics Mortal Kombat series. This is another Golden Age mega key that rarely goes up for sale. The regular versions of Darker Image are mostly worth nothing (except the Platinum), but this red ashcan has a good amount of value due to its limited run. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8. This features the 1st appearance of Spider-Man 2099. It also wasn't widely distributed or sold on newsstands. Those have no chance of being the most valuable comics in the world since there are so many of them. Aquaman wouldn't get much recognization in the Golden Age as he was too similar to the Sub Mariner, but he would later go on to become one of the more iconic DC characters. The Invincible Iron Man (1968) No. The back cover features full color artwork of Spawn that McFarlane completed in 1991 after leaving Marvel. Next, you need to check the grade, which is very important. In the end, there needs to be demand to match the massive supply. Please note that there is another Harbinger 0 that was not a mail-away, which does not have any value. We've seen warehouses filled with non-key 90s comics that were sitting unsold for years. The last one sold in 2021 (Promise Collection). This comic book features the first appearances of Evil Ernie and the popular Lady Death by Brian Pulido. While the cover is considered by many to be one of the worst of the Silver Age mega keys (due to Doctor Strange being absent from it), this comic still sells for a good amount in high grades and keeps trending up. Note that the regular direct edition sells for more, while the Six Flags edition sells for considerably less. No one thought they would be valuable in the future, so many people did not save them. This is an underrated read by Brian Azzarello. German Comics Top 50. Many Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics from the 90s featured low print runs for their later issues, and this is no different. Here we see superheroes similar to Batman and Superman with one big difference. This issue has Captain America get the iconic round shield that we all know. Marvel Comics from the 1960s have major demand and can be tough to find in the highest grades. If you have a collection of 90s comics and need to know the value, you should always do more research (our price guide is not to be used as a sole means of buying and selling). We have a few books on here that haven't sold in many years which could be deceiving based on current sales data. Note that this list is in alphanumeric order. When first published in 1939, the book only cost $0.10. There aren't any private sales listed here as those aren't always reliable (we only use public sales data). The gold variant cover for the 1994 Malibu Comics Mortal Kombat series. Many fans think that Sensation Comics 1 should have been the first appearance of Wonder Woman as it features a great cover, and we can't disagree. Please note that Deadline 1 is the first appearance of Tank Girl (see our. And once you have pulled those 20 comics out of the collection, you'll still have 980 comics that have almost no value (and will just take up space). The reason Superman 75 isn't worth much is that the character came back within a year, so the comic isn't important. Another comic that has great cross-appeal with video game collectors. His first comic book story would come 2 issues later in Captain America Comics 5. This issue features the 1st full appearance of Gambit and many collectors will actively seek this book due to the popularity of the character. The highest sale is a CGC 9.0, which was sold in 2011, making the price listed below pretty outdated. DC (Detective Comics) Tintin (french) Avengers . If you have any questions please ask. An example we can provide is that recently ASM 361 trended up to over $1200 as a graded CGC 9.8 but quickly dropped back down to $600 within a few months. There are currently 5 CGC 9.8 copies on the census (highest graded). Among collectors, the pairing of Lee and the X-Men further established the mental association of a big talent on a popular book equaling a good product, which led to a string of new short-lived titles with big-name creators. While he's a very well-known character in the DC Universe, note that he only appeared once in the Golden Age in this Fawcett comic. This first issue had over a million copies printed. An X-Men 4 (1991) features the 1st appearance of Omega Red who is an important Wolverine villain, but the print run makes it tough for this comic to be worth more than $25-30. It also doesn't hurt that this book features the first appearance of one of the most popular Marvel villains, Magneto. The Silver Age of comics went from 1955 thru 1970 (starting at the Comics Code Authority and ending with Jack Kirby leaving Marvel). Record Sale: $43,000 (unverified), $9,000 (verified) Minimum Value: $3,000. Join Today! This book can sell for reasonable amounts if restored, but higher-grade unrestored copies can sell for big money. This is because many expect the X-Men to make future movie appearances. 1st appearance of Spawn in print. The highest sale was for a CGC 9.2 copy in 2022 (absolutely shattering previous records), but there are 2 CGC 9.6 copies on the census that would likely fetch over 2 million dollars if they went up for sale today. This comic has the 1st comic appearance of the Toxic Avenger (non-preview). The last sale was a 6.5 in 2022, but there are a few higher grade copies including the Mile High copy that is a CGC 9.4, which is likely worth well into 7 figures today. This led to the values of comics from the 1980s and 1990s to rapidly decline. There are currently 5 higher-graded copies on the CGC census than the book we have listed below (1 CGC 9.0, 1 CGC 8.5, 1 CGC 7.0, and 2 CGC 6.5 copies). We pay fair prices and actually buy comics from all eras (unlike most comic dealers). The comic itself is also slightly different from the regular edition. Note that there are 2 CGC 9.0 copies on the census that have not been sold in a few years, so the price would most likely be much higher than the current record of 3.4 million dollars. This is the variant cover that was distributed in a bag with a Ramones cassette tape. Please note that Harley Quinn first appears in the Batman Animated Series which this comic is based. This comic features the first appearance of the iconic Batman villain known as The Riddler. The beginning of the modern age of comic books and the first non-preview appearance of Al Simmons as Spawn by Todd McFarlane. We didn't add Detective Comics 28 to this list (although the highest sale for that was 66k for a CGC 6.0), but we did list the second Batman cover as it can sell for more. Also, note that OUR GUIDES SHOULD NOT BE USED AS INVESTMENT ADVICE. While the regular version of this comic is easy to find, the limited edition variant can be more difficult. Their debut in 1961 helped to usher in a new age of superheroes but combine it with shows like Lost In Space, where it's not just one person on an adventure, but an entire family. While most versions of Spider-Man 1 are very common and have little value, this version that was exclusive to Walmart is very difficult to find. This comic (along with Action Comics 1) is also very rare, so finding an unrestored (or even restored) copy can be nearly impossible outside of auctions. AFP/Getty Images. Similar to our previous entry, this comic book features the first appearance of Terry McGuinness as Batman Beyond in comic books. The front of each card depicted either Super Heroes, Super Villains, Rookies, Famous Battle, Most Valuable Comics or Team pictures, while the back included a small fact file, including Wins and Losses. Malibu Sun (1991) #13 Published May 1992 by Malibu . DO NOT USE OUR WEBSITE WHEN MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS. Famous Funnies #1 (1934) First comic book sold to the public. This is arguably the most desirable of the series with a reprint of the first Venom, Amazing Spider-Man 300. Please note that Deadline 1 is the first appearance of Tank Girl (see our 80s list). Why Are 1990s Comic Books Worth So Little? This reprints the Fatal Attractions storyline where Magneto pulls out the Adamantium from Wolverine's body. The 50 Most Valuable Comic Books in the World (2023), If this all checks out then, send your comics to. It was limited to 750 copies and is essentially the first Bongo Comic, which would go on to publish the Simpsons and Futurama Comics. To be considered one of the most expensive comic books, a book needs to be significant (key), rare, and have a major demand from collectors. Batman 1 is nothing short of iconic as it features the first appearance of two of the most popular Batman characters, Joker and Catwoman. All-American Comics 16 features the first appearance of the Green Lantern of the Golden Age (Alan Scott). The first solo ongoing title for the Deadpool character. The record sale is held by a CGC-graded 8.0 copy (Mile High pedigree). Following the previous example, this issue experienced the most delays upon release and many readers were not interested in finishing the title due to the delays, leading those who picked up this title, later on, to pursue it to finish their collection. Marvel Collectible Classics: Spider-Man 2, Reprints Spider-Man 1 from Todd McFarlane. Marvel Family 1 makes the list because the Promise Collection copy (CGC graded 9.4) sold for a record $186k in 2021. The book can be tough to find in good shape. The character would start with red hair, but due to a mix-up with another early Superman villain (Ultra-Humanite), would end up bald. Avengers 4 is another common Silver Age comic that has sold for very strong prices in the highest grades. 18. Those 13 copies that are higher than 9.8 have a chance of being worth a good amount in the future, but it's tough to say if they will ever be as valuable as most Golden and Silver Age mega keys. The single highest-graded copy (listed below) was sold in 2017. Note that the comic needs to be gold AND have a barcode. Note that the 1st print has the most value. This book also features a great Red Skull cover (a personal favorite). Here we will narrow the mountain of comic books that have been published and try to figure out the king of comics in regards to value. First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1st Print). Both of those terms just refer to a comic that came from a prominent, well-known, collection.