Apparently someone is and really wanted to snag and push up the price of his 1st appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Copies of Human Torch Comics are hard to come by, especially early issues like this one, currently valued at 92k. Let's get to it! An issue of X-Men #94 with a CGC grade of 9.8 sold for $58,000 in April 2021. To save some money to make up Canadas trade deficit, the issues were printed in black and white. Cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. 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. Almost forgot Savage Tales #1 and it should probably be on here. 1, and the cover art is by Craig Flessel. It continues her origin story and also includes the first appearance of Wildcat and Mister Terrific. 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I am definitely surprised that this is not higher on the list and more valuable. Maybe the seller is hoping for renewed interest in the series. 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. 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. It also is not all-inclusive and only includes the most valuable comics from the 90s (we tried not to include anything worth less than $15). 22 contains the first appearance of Archie. Although it may not have been the best deal. Only one sale, yet the CGC Census has 3 recorded 9.9s in existence so far? Spider-Man has always been a popular superhero (arguably the most popular), and the prices as of late reflect his popularity. The BvS or Infinity War of its time, Marvel Mystery #9 was the first crossover story between two superheroes when the worlds of Namor and the original Human Torch collided. In 1937, DC publisher Harry Donenfeld was worried that a competing publishing house would steal the "Action Comics" title, so he mocked up this comic book and sent it to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to secure the title. Then again, if I owned the 3 known copies in existence, I'd be very reluctant to let my go unless I really needed the money. A 9.0-graded copy sold for $281,001 in 2012. Namor in the comics is the King of Atlantis who has a thing for Sue Storm, and is the companys first Mutant. Pair that with covers that look like obnoxious kids on their way to a rave and issues that often shipped many months apart, and you have a series destined for failure. It definitely has a lot going for it, and Wolverine's gruff, violent but loyal nature has caught on with many comic fans. The first issue of "Justice League of America" features the team of world-saving do-gooders fighting against prehistoric dinosaurs, Despero, and planet-destroying missiles. 23 Amazing Spider-Man #6 (1963) $71,000 He was similar to Superman perhaps a little bit too similar. Stan Lee wanted Hulk to be a big grey monster, but an issue with the printing ink turned the Hulk varying hues of green on the inside pages. 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. While Red Raven and the Inhumans are more than probably not going to be a part of Avengers 4, having a copy of an early part of pre-Marvel history is an interesting piece of history to have for a mere 124 thousand dollars. Today, it's worth about $1,000. "Suspense Comics" No. The first issue, published in 1942, is the second appearance of Wonder Woman. Like any collectible, the most valuable comic books are often the rarest. Naturally, that doesn't go as planned and Ol Webhead finds a way to defeat the man made of hardened sand. 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. Okay, to clarify, Incredible Hulk #181 is considered the 1st full appearance of Wolverine. 73 features the origin and first appearance of Aquaman, which has become one of DC's most-loved superheroes. A weapons manufacturer gets kidnapped by insurgents and while held captive, he creates a device to keep the shrapnel from hitting his heart and then a suit of armor to escape! Most Valuable Marvel Comics You Might Find In Your Closet. This issue of "Detective Comics" from 1940 features the first appearance of Robin, who was created to attract a younger audience. Comic collectors are never sure if a throwaway character might become the next big thing, especially in the speculative era of the '90s, when new characters sprouted up in every issue and "comic investors" collected any comic they could find. From early issues of Superman to rare variants of modern classics, these comics represent some of . So why was it so expensive? 1 with the same 5.5 grade sold for only $214,000 in 2011. To be honest, I am a bit surprised this comic is not up there a long side Marvel Spotlight #5 at this grade. One year after his debut in 1941, publisher MLJ created "Archie Comics," which is still running to this day, albeit with a more mature story. But in 2008, a copy sold for around $450,000 in a cash/trade deal, according to Bleeding Cool. So what are some of the most valuable Marvel comics you might find in your closet? The very first "Archie Comics" appeared 77 years ago for 10 cents, and sold in 2012 for $167,300. "Detective Comics" No. He humiliated the Thing and extinguished the Human Torch. Most Valuable Comic Books of the 1970s (It Pays to Know) It's important to know why the comic books you collect are valuable. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. At 326K, it certainly places the book in rarified air as prices go. 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. The copy that sold for $107,550 was a 9.4-graded version, the finest version known to exist. Talk about being connected! What's even more startling to me is that this comic came out in 1971 but has quite a bit more copies in the CGC Census for 9.8s than Marvel Spotlight #5. Action Comics #1 - About $3.2 Million. A few months prior on Mar 13, 2021, a 9.6 copy sold for $3,200.00 on eBay. Aug 17, 2021 saw a sale of a CGC 9.8 for $9,000.00 and an Aug 31, 2021 sale of $7,500.00 smack-a-roos. But that cover art is awesome. 12 Rare and Valuable Comic Books Worth a Fortune . This issue has been known to have sold for $159 thousand dollars, a mere drop in the bucket to own a piece of history. Of course, Tony Stark looks a bit less like he does now, and a bit more like a golem made out of steel. It follows the super team as they battle to defeat Thor's evil brother, Loki. However, the first Ghost Rider was part of the western genre and isn't considered a superhero. Are you excited for the Morbius movie that Sony is soon to release? 1st appearance of Morbius. This comic has quite a bit of important firsts, including Thanos and Drax the Destroyer. However, the character or spin-offs of the character did make a slight comeback with the character of Warpath. Batman #1 - About $567,000. Here is no different, as Spideys second Amazing adventure has been known to go for 72K. 5. In the first, Spider-Man saves J. Jonah Jamesons sons space shuttle from disaster. Take a piece of old-timey comic book history, add the debut of Marvels first-ever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. Just be ready to spend at least 567K for it if you find a near mint copy. This issue of "The Brave and the Bold" features the first appearance of the Justice League of America, who band together to fight the Lovecraftian-esque monster, Starro the Conqueror. This comic is pretty much all origin story, with Abin Sur of the Green Lantern Corps crashing into the middle of a desert, and while on the throes of death, finds a worthy successor to the Green Lantern in Hal Jordan. In 2019, that record was absolutely smashed when a 9.4 graded copy sold for $1.26 million on Heritage Auctions. Thanks to the big guy being all over the place since the Lou Ferrigno, this issue has always been a decent seller. The most recent sale I could find was on eBay and for $8,979.99 on the date of Jul 28, 2021. It features the third cover appearance of Superman, and a story involving an abusive prison warden that Superman has to bring to justice. Other than wearing a cowl, that character was a pulp character," comic writer Brian Azzarello told Games Radar. A fact that might get rectified once the Disney - 20th Century Fox deal is official. Even with so many superhero movies and TV shows out there, there's still probably only three characters that even people who have never picked up a comic book know exactly how they got their powers, and one of thems Spiderman. That certainly holds true for the Fantastic Four. 'New Mutants #98' (1991): $7,500 Photo: Marvel Comics Wade Wilson - better known as Deadpool, the Merc With the Mouth - is undoubtedly one of the most popular characters introduced in the '90s, and so it makes sense that his first appearance is valuable. 18. Luke Skywalker seemingly loses two incredibly valuable items that could forever doom the Jedi -- and the entire galaxy -- in Marvel's Star Wars #32. Previously, the highest-priced issue of this book sold for $227,050 and was a 9.0-graded pay copy, meaning it was used to record how much each contributor was paid. The holy grail of comic books is the 1938 "Action Comics" No. "Hulk" No. The grade is very important as the highest graded (9.8) copies of this book can sell for close to 6 figures. In 2021, that record was broken, when the same comic was sold again for $3.25 million. Marvel Comics #1 is debatably the most beloved comic in history, as it marks the first-ever Timely Comics/Marvel Comics issue . The 1964 comic is also the first Silver Age appearance of Cap, who had been frozen since World War II. Thor made his first appearance in 1962 within the "Journey Into Mystery" series. This comic was mostly distributed in cities when it was first printed in 1939, which may have resulted in a higher rate of destruction because of a lack of storage space. A 9.6-graded version of the 1964 comic sold for $150,000 in 2021. 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. As a breakout character with ties to Wolverine, and an appearance in Logan, her first appearance in Nyx #3 is worth an average of $350. 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. But because this was the '90s, his heroic debut in Venom: Lethal Protector just had to come wrapped in a shiny red cover. This comic's cover from 1938 shows Supes holding a man high above the city streets. The first appearance of Moon Knight has been in demand and sought-out for a good while, but I do remember a time when this comic was under the radar. There is even an attempt to water down the sinophobia that Fu Manchu personified, and even most fans of the comic (non-Asians) don't see the racism in the comic because Anti-Asian sentiment of the west is so normalized. And some of these comics are so beloved and so expensive that they can fetch hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars at auction. They are worth far more than their weight in gold. As the Fantastic Four battle the Mole Man, Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket ship that will alter their lives forever! It has been ten years since Iron Man stepped out of the pages of Marvel and onto the big screen, launching one of the most popular and beloved movie franchises the world has ever known. Another investment book at 77K now that Marvel and Sony are working together, perhaps the Sandman can also make his Marvel debut. As mentioned prior in the Star Wars #1 listing in this article, this issue is not the regular 30 Cent Price edition but the more limited and rare 35 Cent Price Variant. We shall see. Yes, comic investing is still a thing despite all the backlash. Cover by Herb Trimpe. 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. A near-mint 9.6 copy of "Flash Comics" sold for $450,000 at auction in 2010. This second issue at its most expensive is still just a years salary at 47K, which is kind of a steal for any collector. If you stuck around long enough to pick up this later release, ungraded copies sell for an average of $125 today. Special Marvel Edition #15 - 1st Shang-Chi and 1st comic appearance of Fu-Manchu. Fun useless fact time - when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the Incredible Hulk they wanted the Green Goliath to be grey. SILVER AGE Marvel Comics 1969 Top 10 key issues by Terry Hoknes. This issue has the added incentive of technically the first appearance of Venom. Anyway and seriously, look at Wolvie's mask on the cover of this issue compared to the cover of Incredible Hulk #181. (Image courtesy Bixentro via CC BY 2.0) The Silver Surfer, a pivotal Silver Age comic book, was first published in August 1968. One character that has not made their cinematic debut in anyANY Marvel movie is Namor, the Sub-Mariner. 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. DC sued M.F. Highest known CGC 9.8 sale for this comic sold for $72,000 at Heritage Auctions in July of 2021. As much fun as seeing an all-Hulk jamboree might be, it's the neon green and pink cover of this classic that's truly iconic. For that, his first adventure has been known to sell for as much as 110K. The September sales were at Heritage Auctions and the June sale was from eBay. A near-mint condition, 9.2-graded copy of Batmans first comic book from 1940 sold for $850,000 at a private auction in 2012. The first issue of Captain America not only introduces all of us to Steve Rogers but his sidekick Bucky too. Then, 10 years later, another copy this one only graded a 7.0 broke that record when it sold for $1.5 million in 2020, making it the third most expensive comic book in the world. For a freaking dime, readers were able to get 64 pages of jam-packed action with the first Avenger and the eventual Winter Soldier. Superman made his first appearance in the first "Action Comics" issue, but he didn't again appear on the series' cover for another six months, until the seventh issue of "Action Comics" hit newsstands. White is right and West is good/East is bad typical rhetoric that is still pervasive today. It includes over 100 of the most valuable comic books from the 80s. Instead, the series focused on teenagers who happened to have powers. Since his debut, the not-so-jolly green giant has been in all kinds of media, making fanboys go nuts. While the Ultra-Humanite isnt exactly a popular or even well-known bad guy, hes the worlds first comic book supervillain. 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. Kirby created or co-created Captain America, Black Panther, X-Men, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Nick Fury, Eternals, Fantastic Four, Inhumans, Darkseid, Thor, Loki, Baron Zemo. 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