For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. Rare nearmint copy of first marvel comic book sells for. Today, that price has ballooned ever so slightly to a cool. Marvel comics that were released in the late 1980s and later have little if any value today. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age.
Nov 21, 2019 a superhero comic book can be worth serious cash. In its 48th annual edition, the overstreet comic price guide is the market leader, with good reason. There are many places online where one could find a good comic book price guide. This comic book marked the beginning of fictional universe that will soon dominate the us superhero comics industry. The 12 comic books to start with when you first dive into. Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout.
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. This is due to the sudden abundance of up and coming comic collectors that the comics industry experienced. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. Usually when it comes to a valuable comic book, the lower the issue number the better. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is. Feb 01, 2016 from the first appearance of the amazing spiderman to the first ever xmen comic book, were taking a look at the top 10 most expensive comic books ever sold to the public.
Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Origin and 1st appearance of captain marvel, later renamed shazam. The 12 comic books to start with when you first dive into the marvel universe. Value of superhero comic books super hero comics values.
Iron fist must put a stop to radion the atomic mans rampage or the city of london will be consumed in nuclear fire. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Comics worth reading independent opinions, news, and. Depending on the condition of the book there is a wide range of price listings for that comic. The first place that one should look would be the websites. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices. Jul 26, 2012 rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices. Jul 16, 2018 realizing that inspired us to put together this list of 20 new comic books worth investing in. The first is a whole flock of first volumes for 99 cents each.
Dd runs up against a purple man who can make anyone do what he wants just by suggesting it. A real american hero line of militarythemed toys, the series has been credited for making g. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. 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. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. When their comic book first hit stands in 1963, it only would have cost you 12 cents.
Marvel finds herself trapped in an underground aim complex and her suit has been taken to give one of the enemy agents her power. Fine to very fine condition youre looking at anywhere between. Even with a flooded market of over 800 thousand copies, obviously, a lot of those have been lost to the sands of time. It misses some of the truly interesting price points.
Published by timely comics in 1939, the first issue of marvel comics introduced the human torch and the sub mariner. Which lead to me wondering what the manga publishers are doing. Packed with fantastic information, this book is a fun read, even if you dont collect comics. Here are 12 of the very best comic book series to dive into with marvel unlimited. December 28, 1922 november 12, 2018 was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. Comic book price guides are just that a guide to what a comic book is worth. How much is the black panther comic book number 1 worth.
Who knew the price tags on comics could pack such a punch. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc.
From the first appearance of the amazing spiderman to the first ever xmen comic book, were taking a look at the top 10 most expensive comic. A real american hero is a comic book that was published by marvel comics from 1982 to 1994. Published in october 1939, the firstever marvel comic included the first. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Dec 23, 2018 usually when it comes to a valuable comic book, the lower the issue number the better. Whatever they can pump out that would get some dude to buy them in 1938. What is x men first edition marvel comic book worth. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Timely comics published their first comic book, marvel comics no.
That series was retitled marvel mystery comics very quickly. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off. First appearance of the purple man in killgrave, the unbelievable purple man. Oct, 2009 what is x men first edition marvel comic book worth. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Joe was also the first comic book to be advertised on television, in what has been called a historically crucial moment in. Aug 12, 2018 take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. How much would the first marvel comic be worth now.
Just be ready to spend at least 567k for it if you find a near mint copy. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Black panther marvel comics values how much are the early appearances of tchalla, aka black panther, worth today. 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.
According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the. If you do, it might be worth visiting ebay or your local comic book. The first is a whole flock of first volumes for 99. For the purpose of this list, we are defining new comics as anything that was released after the year. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. However, it was not like timely comics was something that they thought was some great brand name. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. They are useful only as a starting point to valuing items in your comic book collection. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. He rose through the ranks of a familyrun business to become marvel comics primary creative leader for two decades, leading its expansion from a small division of a publishing house to a multimedia corporation that dominated the.
Its the xmens first day of class, and magneto wants. How much would the first marvel comic be worth now answers. 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. He didnt do it for his pulp magazines, and thus when he started a comic book line, he didnt care that much then, either. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. So martin goodman was not a big believer in having a consistent brand name. They were all under the general name, timely comics. The physical state of a marvel comic book commands a great deal in finding out its value. What is x men first edition marvel comic book worth answers. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the nearpristine marvel comics no 1 from. Even though marvel books arent generally as valuable as their dc. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. It can be easy to get excited when you see a golden record reprint of the mega marvel keys from the early 1960s.
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