Venue was over at eBay. This comic book marks the first appearance of iconic X-Men, including Charles Xavier, Magneto Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast and Iceman. A little over a month later on September 10th, another copy sold for $11,000 at eBay. Be sure to check back as we update the list as new records are set! The first appearance of Spider-Man back when he had webs underneath his armpits is the second most valuable comic of all time. It's true. Marvel U.K.'s Transformers #113 is the first mainstream comic appearance of Death's Head, an unusual cult favorite robot that has canonically crossed borders with Marvel, Transformers, and even Doctor Who. Enterprises. When they return, theyre imbued with powers that will help them fight the Mole Man. While both issues have always been high priced, find a pristine copy and you never know how much more it could nab you. Wonder Woman first appeared in the eighth issue of "All Star Comics" in 1940. With a really cool sci-fi pulp cover and title, The Man In The Ant Hill, Tales To Astonish #27 had a lot of things going for it before you even turned past the cover page. His first appearance in New Mutants #98 now brings in big bucks: an average of around $250. Marvel didn't want to spoil the big reveal of their newest hero, so they kept the good stuff for the comic's second run. Sure it's just another Cap and Bucky take on the Red Skull story and it's Captain Americas third issue. Star Wars #1 has the cover date of July, 1977, but hit newsstands April 12 of 1977.The movie Star Wars: A New Hope was released in theaters May 25th of 1977. The first issue, published in 1942, is the second appearance of Wonder Woman. So why was it so expensive? In this third issue, the Fantastic Four tackle the Miracle Man. So DC sent out a press packet of hand-typed letters detailing the awesomeness of Americas first superheroine. If that doesnt sound like a valuable comic to own, then perhaps the second story will Dr. Did you know this comic came out before this classic and iconic sci-fi movie even hit theaters? In fact, when I got my copy graded, pressing and cleaning wasn't as popular as it is right now. We'll have to see, but I bet it will definitely be quite a bit. Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 - 1st appearance and origin of Luke Cage. It's the perfect combination: a cover by Todd McFarlane, a landmark publishing milestone, the first full appearance of Eddie Brock as Venom, and Spider-Man returning to his classic red-and-blue costume after a long time in the black suit. Highest and most recent known sale of an Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 was for $84,000 at Heritage Auctions. When he used the shrinking serum, the brilliant mind carelessly left the growing serum on a counter, now light years away. As if the Canadian White version of Marvel Mystery Comics 128 Special wasnt special enough, then how about different issues being reprinted within the pages of the issue. I remember loving to hate on the villain and constantly rooting against him whenever the two went toe-to-toe. Here are the most recent sales of the highest graded copies, CGC 9.4s: Amazing Spider-Man #129 - 1st appearance of the Punisher and Jackal. It is, however, the first appearance of Ms. Marvel on a comics cover if you waited for the second printing. In 2021, that record was broken, when the same comic was sold again for $3.25 million. Ultra-Humanite was Supermans greatest antagonist until Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Lex Luthor in 1940. That being said, his theatrical debut in Amazing Spider-Man received generally favorable reviews and helped bump up the Lizards debut issue to 71k, which is not a bad investment. These are the most valuable comic books in the world. 1, and the cover art is by Craig Flessel. The cover of Avengers# 4 is quite possibly the most famous cover in Marvel after Amazing Fantasy # 15, but also the basis for the grand sweeping hero shot that has become a staple. Somehow, it worked out better for him than anyone else who'd tried it at the time, and Venom's been wavering between good and evil ever since. A single page from this book and our first look ever at the Joker sold for $660 on eBay in 2013. This issue of "All-American Comics" from 1940 features the first appearance of Alan Scott as the Green Lantern. An ever-growing allegory for Civil Rights started with Charles Xavier standing for Martin Luther King looking for peaceful coexistence pitted against Magneto and his more militant any means necessary approach. DC sued M.F. Despite that fact. This is one of the most rare Golden Age comic books, so much so that even incomplete copies have sold for as much as $5,400. This comic is probably one of the most valuable comic books of the 1970s. Tales Of Suspense #39 is the epic debut of the man who would become the centerpiece of all that is Marvel. Only two copies in such good condition are known to exist. 73 features the origin and first appearance of Aquaman, which has become one of DC's most-loved superheroes. In the Fantastic Four #5, we are introduced to the grand villain, Dr. Doom, who has been a thorn in the FFs and entire MCUs side for over 50 years. . While many fudged printings were scrapped, leaving only a few odd copies released into the world, over 500 copies of a Lethal Protector #1 cover printed in all black found their way into the wild, making it a rare, but not-altogether-unlikely thing might've found at your comic shop in 1993. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first Marvel comic book of all time. It's also the first Conan Marvel magazine, and Savage Tales is the 1st magazine that marks Marvel's 2nd attempt to enter the magazine industry. 1st appearance of Morbius. The copy that sold for $104,563 was an 8.0-graded copy of the 1941 book, and there are only two known copies graded higher. Avengers #1 - $274,000 The 1963 comic book, Avengers #1, features Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp. It also features the first appearance of the Ultra-Humanite. Cool! "Detective Comics" No. Three debuts are of extremely popular X-Men characters and the three being Storm, Colossus and Nightcrawler. An extremely well-kept copy of "X-Men" No. Remember, this is as it stands at the time of this writing in December 2021. Most of these are compared from sales of CGC 9.8s. A 9.6-graded version of the 1964 comic sold for $150,000 in 2021. Although it may not have been the best deal. It was originally going to be used as the cover for "Detective Comics" No. The most valuable Marvel title is also the third most valuable comic book in the world, behind the first appearance of Superman in Action Comics #1 and the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27. In many ways, Amazing Spider-Man #300 was the turning point in Spider-Man's history, making it a book beloved not only for its value, but also its story. Captain America got his start during WWII America, and the first comics were basically beautifully drawn pieces of American propaganda (note the "Ageless Orientals Who Wouldn't Die!!!" The book was the first issue of the team in their iconic blue uniforms, and is currently a steal at 38K, especially when in theory, sooner or later the team will make their MCU debut. The lyrics of an obscure song from an obscure band, the Blues Image might not be about the Fantastic Four, but sheesh, does it encapsulate what their origin story is all about. He has been responsible for perhaps Spideys greatest tragedy, the death of teenage love, Gwen Stacy. Iron Fist was hugely disappointing, but I liked the Luke Cage show starring Michael Colter. His first comic appearance, aided by the fact that he'll be on the big screen in Deadpool 2, is worth an average of around $160 today. Unlike early DC issues, early Marvel books weren't necessarily anthologies, but chaptered features and FF # 3 was no different. 14 Amazing Spider-Man #41 $28,000 This issue brings us the first appearance of the bulky brute, the Rhino. The grail of these 35 Price Variants are the Star Wars #1 comics and have been for a good while. Good copies of this comic are difficult to find. Just be ready to spend at least 567K for it if you find a near mint copy. Bruce Banner first transformed into the Incredible Hulk in May 1962. Amazing Spider-Man #569 marks Eddie Brock's first appearance as Anti-Venom, a brand new take on Marvel's symbiote family. Cover by Herb Trimpe, John Romita and Gaspar Saladino. Currently, this issue has been known to sell for as much as 51 thousand in phenomenal condition. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Marvels take on the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde paradigm begins right here when brilliant scientist Bruce Banner is caught in a gamma ray explosion and is forever altered by becoming a giant rage monster whenever anyone pisses him off. However, this is not the regular Star Wars #1. As you can already see, 2021 was a crazy year for record-breaking comic sales. This comic with an amazing cover by Jack Kirby features Captain America joining the Avengers, and a near-perfect 9.8-graded copy of one sold for $143,400 in 2017 at Heritage Auctions. In conclusion, the 25 rare and most valuable comic books ever sold provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of comic book collecting. The most expensive copy of this book sold in 2017 for a bit over $149,000. Naturally, this causes the Daily Bugle owner to castigate the webslinger in an editorial for deliberately sabotaging the shuttle. 3 is a coveted item among collectors because of its amazing cover by Lou Fine, which depicts a giant named Samson beating iron monsters to death with a spiked flail. Highest known CGC 9.8 sale was $50,000 at Comic Link back in February of 2019. Action Comics (1938-2011) #1 CGC VF+: 8.5 WHITE pages - $2,052,000 - June 12, 2018 Iron Fist #14 35 Cent Price Variant. The debut was a three-chapter story which featured Soviet spies and flying bugs. A 9.2-graded copy of the 1944 comic sold for $292,900 in 2017, shattering the previous record of $173,275 for a 9.0-graded copy that sold in 2015. Someone had stolen it from his home, but it was found 11 years later in a Southern California storage locker. Are you excited for the Morbius movie that Sony is soon to release? Hailing from Gary, Indiana, Pete Petruski created a paste gun and instead of using it for good as a research scientist turned to a life of crime. Its not the first appearance of Archie and the gang, but its the start of one of the most important non-superhero comics in history. 1, the first appearance of Superman, and in turn, the origination of comic book superheroes as we know them today. The holy grail of comic books is the 1938 "Action Comics" No. While some of the House Of Ideas famous characters predate Spidey, the entire Marvel Universe might not exist had it not been for Spideys massive popularity. The second most expensive sale of the iconic comic book occurred in 2018, when an 8.5-graded copy sold for $2,052,000 in 2018 at Comic Connect. I also have other informative articles to check out so please do so. But something went awry and Doc was turned into a giant Lizard. Dr. Curt Connors as a villain seldom gets the respect he's deserved as far as comic book baddies go. They stretch, go invisible and build bridges of ice and fire. Journey Into Mystery had a different tale to tell a year earlier, introducing not only Korg (who was the comic relief in Ragnarok), but also the God of Thunder Thor himself! It's one of the most iconic Marvel comics of all-time, making it an extremely valuable comic as well. Mail-away incentives, super-limited editions, and graded copies have no place among your sweaty socks and fifth grade art projects anyhow. I'm actually a bit surprised this is on here, but, then, after thinking about the connection this character has to Blade, I'm not really that surprised. The 1st appearance and 1st cover appearance of Morbius is definitely a classic Marvel Bronze Age comic. This is the 2nd Ghost Rider for Marvel. The Spawn 227 McFarlane sketch is well in demand and has become one of the most valued ones to date. Just like comics wanted to capitalize on the martial arts craze of the 70s, the comic industry also tried to ride the blaxploitation films of the era as well. Once again, we are back with some Marvel Bronze Age Horror goodness. Special Marvel Edition #15 - 1st Shang-Chi and 1st comic appearance of Fu-Manchu. It's actually the 35 Cent Price Variant, as the regularly distributed version was 30 cents. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website, The Tate Way: Here's How Internet Sensation Andrew Tate Earns And Spends His Fortune, 30 Of The Rarest Marvel Comics (And Their Worth), The 10 Most Expensive Purchases Of Kelly Clarkson, Ranked, From Ashley Tisdale To Madison Beer: Inside The Luxurious $6 Million Hollywood Hills Home, Post Malone Gives Fans Free Shirts After Cancelling Boston Show, The 9 Richest Asian Actors In The World, As Of 2022, Moving To Canada? 3/31/2022 UPDATE: March 19th, 2022 saw a CGC 9.8 sell at ComicConnect for a whopping $75,500 bucks. He, originally the character was male, made his first appearance in 1940 within the pages of "Whiz Comics" No. This doesn't include sets, magazines, manga, or trade paperbacks. Spider-Man has always been a popular superhero (arguably the most popular), and the prices as of late reflect his popularity. The comic book has skyrocketed in value, possibly because of Wonder Woman's resurgence in film and popular culture. For instance, theres a note on the cover that says Frank R. Paul, who drew the cover, received $25 for his work (about $460 today). A lot of this issue actually deals with John Jameson and NASA-related stuff, but it ends with a massive showdown between Spider-Man and the Rhino. This week we take a look at the Top 10 most valuable, highly collected and historically important Marvel Comics of the year 1969. If youre one of the lucky few to have a copy or have the money to have a copy, youre currently sitting on a grand investment of 120K. The copy that sold for $107,550 was a 9.4-graded version, the finest version known to exist. Notable Sales $3.4 million (CGC 6.0, private sale, 2022) $3.25 million (CGC 8.5, ComicConnect, 2021) $2.1 million (CGC 9.0, ComicConnect, 2011) $1.5 million (CGC 8.5, ComicConnect, 2010) CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1 Even worse-for-wear versions of the Caped Crusaders first appearance can go for big bucks. So 80,000 copies were printed and when the issue of Marvel Comics #1 hit the shelves it flew off them just as fast and another 800,000 were printed. Also curious is the record-setting price for the sale in 2017, since a 2011 Superman No. The first issue of "The Amazing Spider-Man" was published in 1963 and features two stories. For the purposes of this list, we're using values based on recent auctions and assuming that your closet isn't some Narnian portal that opens up into a 1960s comic store; we're going to assume that everything you can find in your closet could be purchased at your local comic shop, and was published during the late '80s and beyond. Because the sale of the next lower grade beat the most recent sale of a CGC 9.6 Marvel Premiere #15, I put it higher on the list than that comic. The press materials also tout that the book was penned by William Moulton Marston, a psychologist who would later invent the prototype to the modern-day lie detector. Cover by Gil Kane, John Romita and Artie Simek. We compiled the all-time auction price records for comic books as of February 9th, 2023.