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Debuting several months before the release of the movie of the same name, the star wars comic was hardly a huge success until george lucas cinematic masterpiece hit theaters, and as such, most copies of the book had lined waste paper baskets before the 1977 star wars buzz started in. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Rare batman comic found in attic heads up by boys life. Cranberry township, butler county, comic collector todd mcdevitt has come across a copy of one of the most valuable comic books ever printed. The hottest property in all of the world right now film wise, is, of course, the marvel cinematic universe. Just be ready to spend at least 567k for it if you find a near mint copy. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. This incredibly hard to find variant is all thanks to it being a 1. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time.
Full screen panel by panel just brings this to life. I believe that the rarest comic would depend on a number of factors, age, low print run, value to the market etc. Oct 31, 2016 finding and buying a rare comic book is a thrill whether youre into comics for the profit or for the passion. Nov 06, 2016 ace 11 is definitely a tough tough book to find and one that will always sell for multiples to guide. Nov 06, 2016 first off, i would like to see a photo or scan of that alice in wonderland book. Flicking through to the centre of the comic, youll find a large. I feel like i own the original copy in pristine condition. They added mystery to the title after the first book, even though it was a. Fallout 76s magazines work in the same way that bobbleheads do, but only in this game. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history.
Of the,000 copies of the comic sold on the newsstand in 1938, only about 100 remain. Not even 8,000 copies were shipped to comic stores across america in comparison, a book like batman averages 65,000 copies monthly. Not all of these books have turned out to be successful, though, as theres a big difference between rarity and value. This issue features supermans first battle with ultra humanite. Cranberry township, butler county, comic collector todd mcdevitt has come across a copy of one of the most valuable comic books ever. The highlight of the auction was a copy of action comics no.
The most beloved and hated subcategories of comic book collecting. Okay, so this one is impossible to find as its a one of a kind, but it earns a place on the list for still being one of the rarest and highest valued toys of all time. For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. The folks paying these prices are most likely keeping these in.
Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. 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. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Apr 10, 2017 its hardly a surprise that the original star wars comic has turned out to be a collectors dream grab. This new interest in the characters has sparked higher comic book sales and increased the prices of the rare. I think the ospg lists only 4 known copies of that one. Expensive variants like this just dont fly under the radar. We buy, sell, and trade comic books and attend many comic conventions nationwide. Whether youre collecting comics or you scored a great find.
Released in 1944, shop keepers decided not to stock it, due to its offensive cover, which featured a woman about to be attacked by hooded assailants bearing swastikas. Aug 26, 2016 the cgc census shows 6 total graded copies. Reading it on my ipad using kindle is a shear pleasure and a dream come true due to the control i have over the graphics interface. Here at, were counting down five of the rarest pokemon cards to ever hit circulation. Obie wan kenobi, episode vi return of the jedi in 2012 valiant entertainment was relaunched by dinesh shamdasani and jason kothari, and is today stronger than ever with a brighter future more promising than its founders might have ever imagined. If you happen to have one of these rare comic books, you may have a superfortune on your hands. Many early comic books from the golden age are now considered rare and valuable since very few complete copies exist.
We include new 20192020 record sales and minimum values. The 26 rarest star wars collectibles and what theyre worth. A book like this doesnt get easier to find as time passes. If you want to sell comic books for cash, then we can help you to get the most money for your rare comics.
Video games, clothes, toys, and of course amcs ridiculously popular show, which has been going strong now for eight years. Fans finally got to see the fullon bigscreen debut of the mad titan, thanos in all of his glory, collecting all of the infinity stones and with one snap of his fingers, wiping out half of. Read more rare marvel comics discover the values of the rarest key issues of characters like the hulk, fantastic four, avengers, and dr. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. I liked the book very much since im a book collector and found the pursuit a lot of fun and did indeed find rare books in the most unlikely places. With the top comic covers, the most expensive comic books, the most action packed plotsetc. The worlds most valuable comic book finds tech times.
What are the rarest and most valuable comic books in. The top 10 rarest comic books you are going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. This is a status made perhaps more remarkable by his complete lack of human speech, although that doesnt seem to prevent him from being adorable. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Finding and buying a rare comic book is a thrill whether youre into comics for the profit or for the passion. Most copies of this book were recycled during world war ii, making a. Reeces rare comics specializes in vintage comics from the 1950s through the 1980s. There are some incredible hidden gems in the history of rare comics.
It meets every collectors goals and its a fun experience along the way. First off, i would like to see a photo or scan of that alice in wonderland book. Here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners.
Since they work slightly differently this time, there are more places that you. Values of incredible hulk, the free comic book values. Comic books you are going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. Steadily building since iron man in 2008, the films all led up to infinity war this past spring. Rarest batman comic found in pittsburgh attic youtube. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. Still, most of the books on this list will fetch a few hundred dollars on ebay at best, assuming you can find any of them. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. So, get our your old card binder and make sure you have a few plastic sleeves handy. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Rare and not so rare dc universe logo upc variants. I started blogging about rare teenage mutant ninja turtles comics in 2011, then created a blog for rare spawn comics and rare savage dragon comics with these characters ranking among my favorite alltime comic book superheroes outside of the marvel universe and dc universe the format of those blogs has been to profile specific rare and.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The first superman comic book guide price is valued at a tidy. I started blogging about rare teenage mutant ninja turtles comics in 2011, then created a blog for rare spawn comics and rare savage dragon comics with these characters ranking among my favorite alltime comic book superheroes outside of the marvel universe and dc universe. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age.
There are next to no independent comic books out there that have resonated with the public the way the walking dead has. Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. This is because the book debuted a certain character by the name of superman, who ushered in the entire superhero comic book genre. The standard special variants of maxx 12 feature a foiled cover, showing the books logo in shiny purple in order to make it stand out these are rare, but not quite as sought. I went to the rose bowl swat meet almost every sunday and one dealer had a set3 v. So how can you put yourself in the best position possible to find a rare comic book yourself. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. Nov 09, 2017 the 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby is a serious rarity in quality condition, so much so in fact that a cgc 9. The 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby is a serious rarity in quality condition, so much so in fact that a cgc 9. Aug 12, 2018 this book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Instead of being permanent upgrade, magazines are now consumable temporary buffs that provide traits such as weapon specific boost or damage increased against certain enemies. Here are the 18 rarest and hardest to find comic books. Another limited run foilcovered comic thank heavens this trend has all but died out in the modern comic industry, maxx 12 is a fairly forgettable book which is most notable solely because of its shiny cover.
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