So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Oct 26, 2015 without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics. The 20 most expensive comics in the world therichest. Classic marvel comic printed with teen titans cover going. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Jun 29, 2006 this was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. Levine was at the forefront of fan campaigns to keep doctor who on the bbc when it first faced cancellation in the 1980s. Top 10 most influential comics of the 1980s culture.
Due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world. Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade. Created by eastman and laird, who are well known for their creation of teenage mutant ninjas, gobbledygook had an estimated print run of between 150 to 500 copies, making it one of the rarest comic books. 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. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. Since then, many comics have increased in value up to millions of dollars. The list of the most valuable important modern age.
When michael rorrer found 345 comic books neatly stacked in a basement closet as he cleaned out his greataunts virginia home after her death, he thought they were cool but didnt think much. Comics have been popular since the 19th century, but collecting has only been considered a real hobby since the 1970s. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. This was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Usually when it comes to a valuable comic book, the lower the issue number the better. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. Rare 80year collection of every dc comic book going to. The story involves radiation and mutation brought about by a daring outer.
Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. Lone wolf and cub was a japanese comic book created by kazuo koike who drew in what is called the manga style. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. Most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet by c. Turns out the first appearance of one of the most iconic superheroes is a sound. That range is driven by the newsstand exclusivity of the variants, coupled with a decline in newsstand sales relative. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. In this video we discuss some of the best comics that were published in the 1980s. Top 50 most valuable comic books from the bronze age. One option you have is to purchase an overstreet comic book price guide. Also, for a character thats been around 30 years, the only comic book series he has. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Our top 100 most valuable comic books from the bronze age will tell you. Find out which copper age 1980s90s comics are worth big money today.
Created by two teens in cleveland, superman came onto the scene like an atomic bomb. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following. A similar sentiment is being repeated over and over by collectors of highgrade key issue comic books from the 1980s and 90s. Jun 15, 2018 the best comic book covers of all time duration. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Aug 18, 2014 top 10 most influential comics of the 1980s. Read more 50 most expensive comics from the bronze age 1970 to 1982 or so saw some classic. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century st cuthbert gospel, to a 21stcentury holograph manuscript of j. Which are the most valuable comic books from the 1980s90s. Two other copies of the book also raked in big money in the twentieth century.
List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm.
Breaking the two million dollar mark with its astounding cgc rating of 9. Classic marvel comic printed with teen titans cover going on. One of the few new characters to make a splash in the modern era of archie is cheryl blossom, and this is the issue where she made her debut. Read more most expensive modern age comic books even comics. Jul 31, 2017 most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet by c. Its long been the most expensive comic book published in the 1980s. The 3 most valuable 80s comics are they in your garage. Some valuable comics from this era have value due to being special variants for example variants only available to retailers etc, we are only. Remember, if you enjoy articles about comic books and cosplay then like my blog here and join my fb group at we love comics. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. This is the secondyoungest comic book on this list, being only a year older than the number next most expensive comic in the world.
The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. Feb 22, 2012 the collection includes 44 of the overstreet comic book price guides list of top 100 issues from the golden age of comic books. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Still, having a comic book with a low issue number is another good indicator that it is. For example, with no more than 100 copies left in the world, a nearmint copy of action comics no. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. In 1980, the manuscript fell into the hands of art collector armand hammer. It should come as no surprise that the first issue is the rarest and most valuable of any fantastic four comic, but it is incredible to see how high it sits among the alltime comic books leaderboard.
Lots of people hoarded marvel comics from the 1980s, so this book cant be considered rare. Unfortunately, with mass printing and kids taking better care of their comics, few books from the 1980s will reach the multimillion dollar price tag anytime soon. No comic book has done more to push the genre forward, out of the primitive wordsandpictures realm and into something mythic and deeply psychological. In this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s. Copper to modern age comics comics from approximately 1980 to the present. 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. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world.
Now, this is the bottom 50 of the top 100 most wanted comic books by collectors of all ages and from. Frank baum, the wonderful wizard of oz first edition 1900. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comics featuring 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. In addition to being the first appearance of the beloved character, batmans early detective comics appearances are notable for giving readers a rare look at a more brutal batman, willing to use deadly force and even firearms his hatred of guns, which goes handinhand with. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. On top of that, its been encapsulated by cgc with a midrange 7. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value.
With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in. In addition to being the first appearance of the beloved character, batmans early detective comics appearances are notable for giving readers a rare look at a more brutal batman, willing to use deadly force and even firearms his hatred of guns, which goes. The most expensive books in the world readers digest. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. Hitting newsstands in may 1938, supermans rise was bigger than beatlemania. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy this video and check out the. In 1994, however, the journal was purchased by no other than bill gates himself, who paid 29 million euros for it making this manuscript the most expensive book ever sold. Hubert howe bancroft, book of wealth first edition 1896 2. 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. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books.
The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. Definitely one of the most investmentgrade comics to ever come out of the 1980s, if you can find one, it is well worth the money, but forgeries do exist. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Feb 21, 2016 below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Blueprint s1 e3 spiderman to spawn, how todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever blueprint duration. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. Mar 05, 2018 the 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most.
In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s. Understanding the difference there are two main ways. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. January, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1980s key. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics.
Collecting modern age comic books as an investment surprisingly modern age comic books can be quite valuable. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. May 28, 2017 the comic that first introduced superheroes to the universe is, of course, the most expensive one around. However, there are many comic books from the 80s that are valued in the hundreds of dollars. Aug 27, 2014 top 10 most expensive comics books ever sold in the world in this ultimate top 10 the most expensive comic books ever sold.
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