The 10 most expensive comic books in history i dont know whats more rare, seeing a highend copy of one of these books or any one of them actually going up for sale. Here are the 10 most expensive comic books in history. For a good idea of just how valuable, take a look at the ten most expensive comics of all time. Rare 80year collection of every dc comic book going to. When you factor in that this book is the first appearance of namor the submariner, the human torch and is the first book published by what would become marvel comics, its a nobrainer that it sold for a ton of money. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of. Grab your wallet, here are the most expensive books ever sold. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Two other copies of the book also raked in big money in the twentieth century. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. Originally printed in 1794, the first book of urizen is one of the major pieces and some say the most important in blakes series of.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. This would make the comic book the most expensive tintin album ever. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. This is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon that includes a vast array of bird species, 6 of which have become extinct since the time of illustration. The 10 most expensive comics in the world therichest. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. However, there is a lot of talk about a theoretical better quality issue being the most valuable comic book in existence, but one is yet to be found.
The character showed potential and it was so much popular that national launched superman into his own comic book with superman as the title. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. Scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. The cover image of spidey and the fantastic four left an indelible mark on the fans and stan lee and steve ditkos run on the book was epic, setting the stage for how peter parker balances life as a superhero and as a teenager. Take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. 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. The 10 most expensive comics book in history august 2, 2018. But the increasing commercialisation of our favorite comic book heroes has made the original and traditional renderings of these heroes all the more valuable, and the hardcore fanatics are cashing in. The comic book went on to sell on comic collector site for over two million dollars.
The most expensive comic book in the world youtube. Here are the most expensive comic books seen on pawn stars. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. From a comic book with the first appearance of superman to someone selling the crypt above marilyn monroes final resting place, we take a look at 10 of the most expensive ebay auctions in history. 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. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. While the name might suggest otherwise, the book was first published in 1939 by timely comics, decades before the conglomerated publisher would change its name to reflect their beloved book an idea fully endorsed by marvel legend stan lee. Children dressed up in costume examine comic books for sale in samara, russia. The 16th issue of this series was the most successful and expensive as well which marked the history and is considered as the lifetime comic book in the world. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. 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. Most of the books on the below list dont get anywhere near the most expensive books ever soldbut unlike any of those, the books below could be yours today. This is the secondyoungest comic book on this list, being only a year older than the number next most expensive comic in the world.
Thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. The most expensive books in the world readers digest. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The most expensive comic books in history so far june 20, 2016 by noemi tasarratwigg leave a comment last month, remy wrote about five comics books worth an insane amount of money, and insane is the right word. The manuscript was compiled by several artists circa 1500 ce and has 254 folios. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The cover of the book featured first time in the history the green lantern which took all the readers in the world by. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. Bizarrely, the comics former owner was nonother than hollywood legend nicholas cage who, having purchased it for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in 1997, reported it stolen in the year 2000. When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the. Making it the most expensive marvel issue ever sold, and one of the most valuable comics in history. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. Heres the most expensive comic books in existence, and boy i tell you, i remember the old days, when comic books and a soda pop were only a dime.
In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Muhammad ali in pawn stars 15th season, a guy named david brings in a copy of the dc comic superman vs. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Nine of the most collectible school lunch boxes, 1935 to. At present, 47,000 euros are already being offered.
Or, you know, today plus 35 business days for shipping. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most.
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