This comic has the 1st comic appearance of the Toxic Avenger (non-preview). Another Silver Age Marvel mega key that can sell for big money in high grades. Thing 7. . First Sonic Comic Series. Please note that the regular edition looks similar to the gold variant, so check the back cover where the bar code would be to see if it is the limited edition version. You might be wondering why certain keys that seem important are worth so little. If you have something rare like Action Comics 1, you can easily negotiate with them and get them to charge you the minimum fee. The pictures are taken at an angle to avoid glare on the case. Comics Best Selling Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #8 (DC Comics, November 2020) $179.95 New Marvel Venom 2nd Printing Variant ComicBook by Iban Coello (144) $2.79 New Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4 (DC Comics, July 2017) $42.00 New EC Archives: The Vault of Horror #1 (Gemstone, October 2007) (4) $74.99 New $26.02 Used This issue has Spider-Man (at the time Ben Reilly) being infected by the Carnage symbiote and becoming the new host for the creature. This is the variant featuring the first appearance of She-Dragon by Erik Larsen. The comic also features the first appearance of Hawkman. Many fans think that Sensation Comics 1 should have been the first appearance of Wonder Woman as it features a great cover, and we can't disagree. Also, note that we mention the words "pedigree" or "collection" a good amount on this list. VEI UNITY #1 Golden Tickets (ANY 1 of 5 that exist) (Each is one-of-a-kind; Value is unknown) 3. There just aren't many of these out there, and even when a low-grade or restored copy goes up for sale it will sell for a good amount. If you feel like you have something on the list, then be sure to do your research (we have some extra opinions/advice that we offer if you keep reading beyond the list itself). Please note that this list is in alphabetical order. This can also be considered to be an early comic book crossover. As you can see the price difference is massive. This issue has an iconic cover and a recent sale from the Promise Collection (Pedigree), which shattered all previous sales records. Adventure Comics 40 was published after New York World's Fair Comics 1939 (making that issue the technical first appearance of the Sandman character). This comic book features the first meeting between Deadpool and Wolverine and has recently gone up in value. The record sale is held by a CGC-graded 8.0 copy (Mile High pedigree). Towards the end of this run, there were massive delays in releasing the final issues of Akira, so the later issues were not bought by as many readers, since a lot had already dropped off. Amazing Fantasy 15 graded CGC 9.6 holds the record for the 2nd highest-selling comic book of all time (recently beaten by Superman 1 CGC 8.0 at 5.3 million dollars). This one is easy. The listed highest sold copy sold in 2022. This issue wasn't as widely available as the regular cover making it more desirable among collectors. Another difficult book to find, this comic book features the first appearance of the Goon by Eric Powell. This one is the Ruby Red variant which features a red logo. This features the writing of Joe Kelly who would give birth to the wise-cracking, whacky Deadpool we all know. The character would be a popular 1990s character and leader of the X-Force. Super-powered characters were known as Ultras. The good thing is that many people who grew up in the 1990s are now grown up and there is now a demand for the books they remember from their childhood. Scott Mitchell Rosenberg is an American film, television, and comic book producer. Image Comics (Pg. If the highest-graded copy of Detective Comics 27 went up for sale today, it would easily beat Batman 1. This book features the third cover appearance for Superman and rarely goes up for sale. This is mostly because of the recent Promise Collection sale of this book that once again broke all sales records by a mile. Note that his work in this is text-only. Add that to the fact that this comic was published in the 1930s (almost no one saved their comics from this period), and you have an extremely rare comic book. The popular Disney cartoon from the 1990s had its characters make their first comic book appearances in this issue, and collectors are starting to take notice. That being said, let's get to the list of the 50 most valuable comic books in the world. Alita is a popular character in Japan, and recently gained more of a cult following in the west with the release of a CG movie. This list cuts down on the hassle and provides you with the 50 most valuable comic books ever printed. Avoid high expenses by only grading the potentially valuable and rare comic books in your collection. This comic features a great cover from Bill Sienkiewicz and is extremely hard to find as it was a Nabisco limited edition, mail-away variant. Amazing Spider-Man 1 is a bit odd to us as it has the second appearance of Spider-Man and the first ongoing title for the character (to us, that doesn't make it a major key). The company's headquarters was in Calabasas, California.Malibu was initially publisher of record for . Here we have the first appearance of the deadly Wolverine villain known as Omega Red. This comic has always been well received by the LGBT+ community (similar to our previous entry). They may trend up at times, but in general, they'll never be as valuable as older comics, because the demand just can't keep up with the supply. The Curator Pedigree copy (price listed below) was sold in 2016, but there is a single CGC 9.8 copy that would most likely shatter the highest sold price if it ever came to market. A CGC 9.2 sold recently for 375k, but that was beaten by a CGC 9.0 that sold in 2022. This comic book features a classic Joker cover from the legendary Alex Ross but more importantly features the first time we see Harley Quinn in the DC Universe continuity. This comic (along with Action Comics 1) is also very rare, so finding an unrestored (or even restored) copy can be nearly impossible outside of auctions. Marvel Comics from the 1960s have major demand and can be tough to find in the highest grades. The listed Mile High copy is the single highest graded copy on the CGC census. '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. If you have a collection of 90s comics and need to know the value, you should always do more research (our price guide is not to be used as a sole means of buying and selling). If you need any personal opinions (for entertainment purposes only), be sure to give us a call or email and we can do our best to help. Avengers 4 is another common Silver Age comic that has sold for very strong prices in the highest grades. The interesting fact is that in the 1990s, many comics from the 1930s-1960s were still extremely cheap when compared to prices today. First Appearance of Knuckles. Available Stock Want List eBay (27) CGC Census Cover by Todd McFarlane. Now, if you find one of these Barbie dolls in mint condition in its original packaging, it could be worth an estimated $2,300 or even higher. This has the first appearances of Midnighter and Apollo by Warren Ellis. This issue is the first USA appearance of Tank Girl and features the character in her first solo series. First Appearance of Batman and Commissioner Gordon. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8. To keep in business, Marvel sold the movie rights to many of their characters to Sony and Fox. Marvel Age #80 Nov 1989 Walt Simonson Fantastic Four Cover. Second Appearance of Wonder Woman (1st Cover). There is also 1 CGC 9.4 on the census, but it has not gone up for sale publically. We get this all the time. This issue has a very low print run and can be very hard to find. Add that to a massive print run and you have a standard 1990s comic that is worth little to nothing. It would likely sell for much more if put up for sale today. Whiz Comics 1 is labeled as issue 2 but is the first issue. Hellboy's first appearance can be debated by fans, and this is one of those that has many fans conflicted. The Power Rangers (called Super Sentai in Japan) were extremely popular in the 1990s and this features the first USA comic book appearance of the team. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they create d, as creator-owned properties. It also features a great Bill Sienkiewicz Cover. We should note that the CGC census (as well as the CBCS population report) isn't always a good indicator of the rarity when it comes to modern comics. A relatively difficult issue to find, this is the Marvel Watch variant. Published Nov 12, 2019. Malibu Comics Entertainment, Inc. (also known as Malibu Graphics) was an American comic book publisher active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, best known for its Ultraverse line of superhero titles. The Invincible Iron Man (1968) No. The regular edition has Spawn in his normal red. She isn't quite the first female superhero (In fact, Hawkgirl was introduced a few issues earlier in All-Star Comics 5), but to many, she is the most known. There are also a few other variants for 145 that have some value (see our next entry for one). This issue has the first appearance of Hellboy in a black and white preview. DC Comics (along with some Marvel) from the Golden Age can be tough in any grade. Here we will narrow the mountain of comic books that have been published and try to figure out the king of comics in regards to value. Marvel Family 1 features the first appearance of the villain Black Adam. This is a comic that we debated putting on this list as it is relatively common. Malibu Sun (1991) #13 Published May 1992 by Malibu . There are reprints from the 70s thru today. An example we can provide is that recently ASM 361 trended up to over $1200 as a graded CGC 9.8 but quickly dropped back down to $600 within a few months. Marvel . Eric Powell's popular indy character makes his solo debut in this hard-to-find issue. The Promise Collection CGC 9.2 sold for the record price (price listed below), but there is a higher 9.4 that hasn't gone up for sale in almost 20 years. Note that the character first appears in the Superman Animated Series before the comic. While there is an active debate about Gambit's first appearance, this is a milestone book of the 90s. This is is the hard-to-find black costume variant cover to our previous entry. This comic is a must-have for any Baker fans who can afford it. Please note that multiple prints of this exist and the 1st sells for the most. The Golden Age of comics went from 1938 thru 1955 (starting at Action Comics 1 and ending with the Comics Code Authority stamp being added to comics). AFP/Getty Images. The variants have Yelena Belova on the cover. This issue also has a lower print run. We can't emphasize this enough. Generally speaking, many pre-Robin Batman comics can sell for big bucks as collectors like the darker stories that were being told at the time. The competition is fierce. This comic book features the first appearance of the now household name character; Iron Man. Star Wars #1 35c Edition It's hardly a surprise that the original Star Wars comic has turned out to be a collector's dream grab. 1st appearance of Spawn in print. This features the first appearance of Carnage, but please note that this silver cover is not the first print, but a later released second print, which is not as valuable as the regular white cover. One of the most desired comic books from the 1990s, this features the first comic book appearance of Harley Quinn (out of DC continuity). We did notice something about 90s key issues, such as ASM 361. This is another example of a J Scott Campbell cover that can be valuable due to his popularity. This reprints the first issue of the 1991 Jim Lee X-Men series. Please note that there is another Harbinger 0 that was not a mail-away, which does not have any value. If you need any kind of opinion (for entertainment purposes only) when selling your comic collection, be sure to give us a call or email (WE DO NOT OFFER INVESTMENT ADVICE). More Fun Comics 73 features the first appearances of not only one iconic character but three. If you have any questions please ask. They will usually take between 10 and 30% off the sale. Spider-Man #2 is the most abundant Spidey card in the whole set, with a PSA 10 population count of 76. All of these factors bubbled and led to the crash of the comic book market at the end of the 1990s, with a few companies going out of business and Marvel and DC barely holding on. An interesting fact is that this comic features the first appearance of the Sub Mariner before Marvel Comics even started (the story would however be reused in Marvel Comics 1 with 4 new pages added). Marvel Comics 1 currently sits at number 5 among the highest-selling comics of all time. The comic has cooled off but may go back up with the next season of the Loki TV show. This variant was only available for sale in Italy, making it hard to find. 100 of the Most Valuable 1990s Comics in 2023, Note that the comics listed may sell for higher when in better grades (please see our. It would likely get well into 7 figures in today's market. Detective Comics 27 and Action Comics 1 have always been the most valuable comic books, however, Amazing Fantasy 15 and Superman 1 have caught up in high grades (currently, Superman 1 holds the record). Captain America 2. The character needs no introduction, as he quickly became a fan favorite and recently became the villain in the second Venom movie. Here we have the first Mario comic book series. Spawn's first (and key) appearance in narrative was Spawn #1. This also has a lower print run. Why Are 1990s Comic Books Worth So Little? New Mutants #85 (February 1991) Marvel New Mutants #85 signed by creator Rob Liefeld. Suspense 3 recently shattered records with a recent sale that defied expectations. This Italian comic book features the first appearance of Hellboy, but not in the USA. When DC purchased the rights to Captain Marvel (who was renamed Shazam), they decided to bring back Black Adam and the rest is history. He would then cause a major breakout in Arkham Asylum (Knightfall) following this story to solidify his status as a force to be reckoned with. Madman was created by Mike Allred and this comic book has the first appearance of Frank Einstein who would go on to become Madman. If a book is all original and unrestored, then a 7.0 copy will sell for around 1.5 million dollars. Action Comics 7 features the 2nd cover for Superman. Gambit runs a very close second to Deadpool as the most important character from the 1990s. Also, note that OUR PRICE GUIDES SHOULD NOT BE USED AS INVESTMENT ADVICE. The CGC 9.4 listed below sold in 2021, however, there is a Mile High Pedigree CGC 9.6 copy that hasn't come on the market in almost 20 years (sold for $126k in 2002). Spider-Man has always been a popular superhero (arguably the most popular), and the prices as of late reflect his popularity. An example of this would be the first issue of Spawn from Image Comics and Todd McFarlane. There were a few X-Men Pressman board game variants that were available only through mail-away and this is one of the more desirable ones. The Low Low Woods 1 2 3 4 5 6 Complete Dc Black Joe Hill House Comics! A key issue might be the first appearance of a major character or team. The character has gained popularity with his addition to the Eternals movie. Note that the regular direct edition sells for more, while the Six Flags edition sells for considerably less. For many years X-Men 1 was within reach of most collectors, but lately, it seems to have climbed to the point of being one of the most valuable Silver Age comics, especially in high grades. We see Marvel experiment with Australian cover price variant newsstand copies during the 90's. It is one of those books that has a very dedicated fanbase. This issue is the first USA appearance of Tank Girl and features the character in her first solo series. CGC has even begun to recognize the newsstand version as an actual variant. This "apples to apples" approach is the only way to create fairly weighted lists. The most that a copy of Marvel Comics #1 ever sold for was $226,000. If you're new to comics, then you might be wondering why everyone bought comic books in the 1980s and 1990s. 9. This is important because many of the comics that are on this list are here because of grades (especially the Silver and Bronze Age books). While most versions of Spider-Man 1 are very common and have little value, this version that was exclusive to Walmart is very difficult to find. It was immediately successful, and remains one of the largest comic book . Now you've done your research and graded your very expensive comic book. Note that the comic needs to be gold AND have a barcode. Malibu Comics has a long history prior to its absorption by Marvel Comics, and with it, an extended library of titles and characters. Their debut in 1961 helped to usher in a new age of superheroes but combine it with shows like Lost In Space, where it's not just one person on an adventure, but an entire family. It has great cross-appeal among video game collectors. There are 3 copies graded higher on the CGC census. There is only 1 sale for a CGC 9.6 copy (single highest graded) from 2009, so keep that in mind, since that seems to be a running theme with this list. Malibu imprints included Aircel Comics and Eternity Comics. Look out for white and red ones, or themed ones. Another must-have for any Sonic collectors. Spawn is probably one of the most well-known indy characters in comic books, and this comic book features his first appearance in a preview. This will allow you to maximize your profit. Most opened ones will only be worth around 10 - 20. There are multiple printings of this issue, and most have value (the 2nd and 3rd printings have arguably better covers as well). Lately, it seems to sell for between $500-600. This issue can be a little more difficult to find at times. Nick Fury 6. There were superheroes before Superman (ex: Doc Savage, and Golden Bat), but the character made them into a genre of their own. This comic has recently started to get some love within the collecting community. Note that the sold CGC 8.0 has since been regraded by CGC and received a new grade of 8.5. We recommend using Heritage Auctions as they have multiple offices (which accept drop-offs) and usually get the best prices. We can't believe that Captain America Comics 1 has broken the 3 million dollar mark with a recent Heritage Auctions sale. The debut issue of Justice League of America was published in 1960 and it featured the debuts of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and Aquaman, who teamed up to stop a rampaging alien starfish. Highest Sold Price - CGC 6.5 $215,100 All-Star Comics 3 First Justice Society of America Released towards to end of the Marvel run of GI Joe, this also features a lower print run and has an homage to Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man 1 as well as interior McFarlane art. A rare edition of a comic in which Superman made his first ever appearance has sold for a record $3. I explored the top 8 most expensive estates currently listed on the Malibu market, all asking well above $50 million. 1. Highest Sold Price - CGC 5.5 Court Copy (See Picture) $204,000. The difference between a high-grade and low-grade copy can be exponential. This has a lower print run, so it can sell for a lot when it goes up for sale. The CGC 9.0 price we have listed below is from 2011, so the price is going to be much higher in today's market.
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