If anyones ever told you that youre wasting your time with comic books, you can point them to this list of the most expensive dc comic books. American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. Modern age of comic books is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. A collector looking for fun and interesting 1990s basketball cards can find complete sets of cards for a few dollars or pay big bucks at auction for a rare jordan insert. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. I donate comics from my collection from the 1980s 1990s mostly to the library, and i give some out to trick or treaters. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them and why they are particularly valuable.
He found that his greatuncle had managed as a boy to buy a staggering array of what became the most valuable comic books. This new interest in the characters has sparked higher comic book sales and increased the prices of the rarecollectable issues. 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 condition and there are very few copies going around. Heres the complete list of the fiftytwo most expensive basketball cards. The 3 most valuable 80s comics are they in your garage. It is the most expensive toy car that has ever been made. Based on these factors, the top 10 most valuable old comic books if in mint condition as of early 2009 are. Most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet. Sep, 2016 with silver age 1956 1969 comic books demanding such high prices, one way of making a shrewd investment is to look for books that fall within the next age of comic books the bronze age 1970 1980. These 21 rare nintendo games are worth a fortune gamespot. Best 1990s basketball cards sports collectors daily. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in.
The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Well weve compiled the most expensive comic books ever recorded based off of the purchase price. Jan 03, 2020 an incredible football card and one of the most iconic of the 1980s, the jerry rice rookie is a favorite of many collectors throughout the hobby. No comic book has done more to push the genre forward, out of the primitive wordsandpictures realm and into something mythic and deeply psychological. Cbr senior writer brian cronin has been writing professionally about comic books for over a dozen. While this comic features the same iconic material as the most expensive comic in the world, it falls short of.
List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Marvel powered on through multiple books tangential to the xmen. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever got one one of these comics. 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 condition and there are. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy this video and check out the channel for other videos like this.
The photojournal guide to comic books lists this book as rare and only 36. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Each short summary gives a brief explanation of the history of the card, what makes it worth so much money, and is accompanied by a look at the card itself. Selling prices for these super treasures are set based on the rarity and demand of the comic as well as the grading, most typically a cgc certified guaranteed company grade. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. It is the most expensive comic book of the world ever sold as it was sold. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics. In this video we talk about the top 10 comics of the 90s based on popularity and cultural impact. Most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet looper. Know, o prince, that between the years when the oceans drank atlantis and the gleming cities, and the rise of the sons of aryas, there was an age undreamed of, when. Its why when sony agreed to loan him out to disney, it became a big deal the wallcrawler was coming home.
Step back and enjoy the most collectible books of the decade. Little samson nes most video games depreciate after you buy them, but not these. Are comic books your thing, or are you just curious how much the most expensive ones sell for. Sep 01, 2016 for the purpose of this article we are going to class the modern era as from 1980 onwards, of course the modern era can be broken down further as copper age, dark age etc but for this article lets just concentrate on modern as being from the end of the bronze age 1980 onwards. Comic books offer a good outlet for that as in the past they have done a very good job of capturing the. Mar 10, 2009 the top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Classic toys from the 80s worth a fortune today cbr. Click the title of each to see them for sale and auction on ebay. I have a collection of old comic books ranging from superman to iron man, years ranging from 1967 to 1990i am needing to know how much they are worthi also have a marvel transformers head masters vol. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics justice league. Its long been the most expensive comic book published in the 1980s.
The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. In this edition of closet comic book gold well look at one of the most popular superhero teams of all time, the xmen. 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. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Jul 25, 2014 7 lessknown but very valuable comic books.
The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. 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. Find record sales and minimum values for copper age books. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics.
The list of the most valuable important modern age. Due to its vintage and the bizarre state of the video game industry in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the atari 2600 library boasts some of the most common and affordable cartridges, as well as some of the rarest and most valuable games ever released. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. In this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Looking to prove that comic collecting is more than just a hobby. May 07, 2018 it would take a month to do 22 pages, at least. Now you may be saying, hey, everyone knows about the xmen, thats no secret but that is why i am covering them hang with me for a few moments. Aug 03, 2017 these 21 rare nintendo games are worth a fortune. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Pages in category 1980s novels the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. The great thing about archie is year after year he only seems to get more popular, and that means the values of these 15 books have aged like fine wine. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics. Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. With silver age 1956 1969 comic books demanding such high prices, one way of making a shrewd investment is to look for books that fall within the next age of comic books the bronze age 1970 1980. Easily the most influential comic book of the modern age. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. These are the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. 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. Most collectible books of the decade published 20002009. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s.
Why your bronze age comics collection aint worth squat. The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. Again, spiderman in the comic books is akin to mickey mouse and disney. See more ideas about comic books, comic book covers and comic covers. Below are some of the most memorable or important single basketball cards, sets and insert sets of the 1990s.
The collection includes 44 of the overstreet comic book price guide s list of top 100 issues from the golden age of comic books. Top 10 most influential comics of the 1980s culture. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Nov 01, 2010 what are the most valuable comic books from the 80s. Prices are approximate to within a small margin, as currencies fluctuate. 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 ever.
There were some important books released during this period with some important characters making their debuts and also the subject matter. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had sworn. Our top 100 most valuable comic books from the bronze age will tell you. From this 1st appearance wade wilson has gone on to become one of the most loved characters in comic books and has featured in his own movie. Aug 22, 20 spahr worked forever at a local comic book shop here in town and is an expert in all things comics. Most valuable comic books of the 1980s personal finance.
The most valuable comic books in the world its all just comics. An issuebyissue field guide to a pop culture phenomenon comtois, pierre, romita sr. Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. The stories about obiwan and yoda were so insightful and brought me so much joy to learn more about them in their younger days, it would be so cool to see rey learn more from lukes younger days after rotj. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world the list of comic books and figures mentioned below have. In this book, the joker is first portrayed as a violent psychopath and a master criminal, which connects to the joker characters played by jack nicholson and heath ledger. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. In this video we discuss some of the best comics that were published in the 1980s. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. However, there are many comic books from the 80s that are valued in the hundreds of dollars. This is because the most popular figures are produced in the highest numbers and they go through multiple series, making the original series slightly less of a big deal.
This list is in chronological order, so keep reading to learn which recent books are worth a pretty penny. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Get your copy of any of these comics discussed today at. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. 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. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm.
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