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. 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. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it. The top 15 most expensive comic books collecting comic books is a lot like collecting baseball cards. Find out what happens when they get ripped to shreds by a girl out to get revenge. Feb 21, 2016 below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. 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. Top 100 variants comic book speculation and investing.
But it doesnt have his first appearance in issue 59 where he fights giant man and issues 97 to 101 which are the last 5 stories before he gets his own comic book in 1968 hulk 102. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Enraged when he cant track down antman, bruce turns into the hulk and has to fend off a toxic glob that used to be a u. Nov 06, 2017 corey takes a look at six originalrun incredible hulk comics in this clip from the pawnshine state. This book collects almost all of the hulks stories from tales to astonish. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. What is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction. Nov 07, 2016 from the least absurdly priced to the ridiculous amount ever spent on a couple of color pages, this is the comic book countdown. The incredible hulk, issue 1, contains the very first appearance of dr. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book.
Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. Top 100 variants cbsi comics comic book speculation. Marvels first family was and always has been the fantastic four. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. The incredible hulk was a surprising smash and stole the show during the recent smash hit avengers movie. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. The most expensive super hero comic books are usually first issues, those released in limited copies, and superhero comic books that mark an important change in a superheros life. Sep 26, 2008 the top 15 most expensive comic books collecting comic books is a lot like collecting baseball cards. First published in may 1962, the series ran for six issues before it was cancelled in march 1963, and the hulk character began appearing in. True, star wars is more of a movie property than a comicbook one, but we cant not give this rarity a little love. Many people who are interested in nerd culture, find themselves drawn to comic books.
Weve gone through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. Incredible hulk comics have held sway over the imaginations of many comic fans over the years, while more dashing heroes like spiderman, superman, batman, and wolverine get most of the hype. The discrepancy in grades can be due to just a few small defects in the comic s appearance. Created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1961, this book covers the first adventure of the first family of comic books. The most expensive marvel comic books ever sold collective pop. Incredible hulk comics value guide sell my comic books. Here are the 15 most expensive comic books of alltime. Serious comic collectors again akin to those in the card genre spend time and mountains of cash at auctions and online distributors attempting. For just about any comic line, the first issue is almost always the rarest and most valuable. Incredible hulk comics have held sway over the imaginations of many comic fans over the years, while more dashing heroes like spiderman, superman, batman, and wolverine get most of the hype the incredible hulk was a surprising smash and stole the show during the recent smash hit avengers movie. Can be variants, limited editions, original appearances, hard to. The ongoing comic book series was created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1962.
Since then, virtually every hero in the marvel universe has spent at least some time as an avenger. Nov 15, 2016 thought this might make an interesting thread, or first in a series of similar threads. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Which wolverine comics are the most valuable comics. Mar 11, 2018 the most expensive marvel comic books ever sold. The incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. With so few copies, fans will want one for their collections and they just wont show up.
The incredible hulk is an ongoing comic book series featuring the marvel comics superhero the hulk and his alter ego dr. This new interest in the characters has sparked higher comic book sales and increased the prices of the rarecollectable issues. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. Oct 28, 2015 the 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world. There are many books to choose from, so i will list of things i think anyone could enjoy. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. 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. The 10 most expensive marvel movies ever made screenrant. Valuable comic books rare comic books comic book covers comic book heroes comic books art comic art book art most expensive comics human torch what others are saying marvel mystery comics a great catch for the enthusiastic comic collector, features the human torch in his second ever cover, which is considered extremely classic and memorable. Wolverine crosses three ages, bronze, copper, modern.
Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful. This was a skybound black friday to cyber monday limited to 250 exclusive in 2012. The list of comic books and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. Without the fantastic four, we wouldnt have the marvel universe that we know and love today, so few comics are quite as important as this one. Below is a list of the rarest, classic, and sought after superhero comic books of all time. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the nearpristine marvel comics no 1 from. Feb 27, 2020 here are the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars. Top 25 wolverine related comic books by value and importance. Enraged when he cant track down antman, bruce turns into the hulk and has to fend off a toxic glob. Cover pencils by herb trimpe, inks by john severin. And seeing how there havent been any copies lately, this appears to have already. Since then, virtually every hero in the marvel universe has spent at.
Whether they grew up obsessed with the action filled storylines, or they become acquainted with the hobby at an older age comics books can open readers up to a whole new world. Here are the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars. The 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world therichest. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. Thought this might make an interesting thread, or first in a series of similar threads. Apr 15, 2018 the incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Again, there are marvel mystery comics and captain america comics worth more than the first issue of. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books.
Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. Apr 19, 2019 true, star wars is more of a movie property than a comic book one, but we cant not give this rarity a little love. Not only was it the origin story for marvels first family, but it also marked the first comic book appearance of a team since the golden age of comics that lasted from the 1930s to the early 1950s. First published in may 1962, the series ran for six issues before it was cancelled in march 1963, and the hulk character began appearing in tales to astonish. Value of superhero comic books super hero comics values. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. See more ideas about most expensive comics, comics and comic books. But that is not even the most expensive comic book for. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Top five most expensive original us comic art sold at auction as of 2020. Interested in what people think the most valuable, or desirable wolverine comic books are. Corey takes a look at six originalrun incredible hulk comics in this clip from the pawnshine state. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. Tales to astonish ends with its 101st issue and to the temporary confusion of every comic book collector gave the hulk his.
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