Who wouldve ever known that these colorful books would be worth more what some people can make in a lifetime, if even that at all. Check out our list of collectible childrens books to find out if your story has a happy ending. Before this book, meant to be the same childrens book that figures heavily in harry potter and the deathly hallows, became a mass. Set email alerts so you never miss an auction lot again. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. The list below, of the top 10 most valuable comic books ever sold, contains comics that birthed your favorite superheroes into existence. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. Explore this list that we have we compiled of the most valuable comic books on the market today. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors. Ebooks are awesome, but nothing beats a beautiful hard copy of your favorite novel. Are these valuable books collecting dust in your boxes. We feature business news, and indepth analysis for retailers, publishers, manufacturers, distributors.
We carry the latest in sideshow, hot toys and dc collectibles as well as classic collectible toys and figures. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Apr 10, 2015 the top 10 most valuable golden age comic books april 10, 2015 in april 1938, national allied comics, the predecessor of dc comics, authorized a print run of 200,000 copies of a comic featuring a character like none ever published before. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world.
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Im curious to see if i have any good ones that could be worth something. Jul 02, 2017 top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors. Nov 01, 2017 the thing with comic books is that even the most minor defect can impact the value tremendously. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. And as you will discover, the best collectible comic books are not always the ones at the highest prices. Jan 31, 2019 aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Jun 08, 2008 i like to look back at older lists such as this spiderman top 10 stories list and then see if i still feel the same. Discover now our comparison of the best collectible comic books. Jul 21, 2017 its that time of year again, when comic fans, costumed characters, and film buffs descend on san diego, california. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
The 10 most popular collectible items and how to store them. It is never easy to choose from the wide range of offers. Watchmen is not only one of the best graphic novels of all time, but also one of the best pieces of literature ever created. 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. This graphic novel is a long commentary on humanity as a whole, and often reaches very deep. Which are the 100 hottest comic books on the planet right now. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. These are the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. Written by alan moore and illustrated by gene ha and zander cannon, the series details the lives and work of the police force of neopolis, a city in which almost everyone, from the police and criminals to civilians, children and even pets, has super powers. Weve gone through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. Feb 07, 2020 top 10 hottest selling collectible comic books this week top 10 hot comics for speculation.
Not hot top 10 comic books on the rise comics that went down in value duration. Visit our new comic list for a list of available titles each week, and if theres any past issues you need feel free to ask. The comic has a lot of comedy gold, but also contains many serious moments to balance things out. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie tv. The top 10 most valuable golden age comic books april 10, 2015 in april 1938, national allied comics, the predecessor of dc comics, authorized a print run of 200,000 copies of a comic featuring a character like none ever published before. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. These charts of the top 10 hobby channel collectible games, top 3 mass market channel collectible games and top 5 collectible games overall reflect sales in spring 2019. Top 10 most valuable comic books ever sold top ten lists.
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. The 10 most expensive books in the world flavorwire. The top 10 rare comics comic books have been around since the early 30s, with kids spending a dime per comic book, its amazing what they are worth today in mint condition. The better the grade of these comics, the higher the price will be, with some going for over one million dollars a piece. Buying and selling comics has become a massive part of the collecting hobby, with comic book auctions serving as a necessary platform for navigating the wide world of comics. Nov 28, 2019 are these valuable books collecting dust in your boxes. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Depending on if there is a flurry of bidding at the. Top 10 hottest selling collectible comic books this week. My favorite spiderman story is still nothing can stop the juggernaut. Classify these books as hyper modern first editions. 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. And if you want to invest in a copy of any of the 100, which grade should you seek out, and why. 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.
Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie. On the market, you will find an incalculable number of models, all at different prices. The walking dead comics are still hot, and collectors are still gunning for various key issues within the series. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Discover the best collectible comic books in best sellers. Animated superhero shows and movies better than liveaction versions. Browse a large variety of books on topics you love or new ones that youll discover. Jun 05, 2015 10 essential manga that should belong in every comic collection.
Top 10 best graphic novels of all time wonderslist. When buying or selling a comic book, or any collectible, it is important that both parties reach a level of agreement on that collectible condition or grade, as this will to a great extent determines its value. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to. Sep 25, 2015 e books are awesome, but nothing beats a beautiful hard copy of your favorite novel. Well, wait no longer, heres a list of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. The ultimate list of collectible childrens books top 10 list. It usually takes a long time, sometimes decades, for a books value to be determined but these treasures became collectible in a hurry. The 10 best collectible comic books to buy april 2020. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956. The comic book collection niche is big business and rare comic books in mint condition are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. In the past, this could be a difficult proposition, as it was in a sellers best interest for a book to be graded as high as possible.
Then join us on our countdown of the most valuable comic books. It was the first spiderman comic i read where i was actually inspired by the story and art. Harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. The charts are based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. Once it was featured in times list of top 100 novels of all time, the only graphic novel to do so, and thats saying a lot. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. The most expensive comic book was sold for millions of dollars. The ultimate list of collectible childrens books top 10.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. And i must admit that this list holds up rather well. The top 10 most valuable golden age comic books superworld. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to date.
Sure, comic books might be for reading, but try to tell that to an avid comic book collector. Most valuable collectors item comic books liveabout. Speaking with valiant fans founder and site owner, greg holland, who has tracked and recorded sales for over a decade. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon stringcollectiblesentertainmentsubnav best sellers. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Since 1990, collectors, speculators, and diehard valiant fans have searched for the rarest, most elusive valiant comicbooks known. Aug 20, 2019 comic books have come into their own as a collectible commodity, as rare and vintage comic books are going for astronomical amounts to collectors all over the world. Weve put together this list of the top 20 rarest comic books known to man. Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Sign up for all the latest collecting news, expert blogs and auction lots from around the world.
There were some important books released during this period with some important characters making their debuts and also the subject matter of comics was allowed to become a bit. Its that time of year again, when comic fans, costumed characters, and film buffs descend on san diego, california. Top 10 is a superhero comic book limited series published by the americas best comics imprint of wildstorm, itself an imprint of dc comics. Abebooks has compiled a list of the most collectible books published between 2000 and 2009. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Original comic art to sell for the comic book legal defense fund at heritage. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Of all the collectibles on this list, storing comic books well is probably the most critical aspect of maintaining the collections value. Mob psycho 100 tackles mental health and depression, cults, corruption and all sorts of other issues, all while being laughoutloud funny. Daily coverage of the pop culture products industry, including toys action figures, models and statues, anime anime, manga, and japanese imports, games collectible card and roleplaying games or ccgs and rpgs, comics comics and graphic novels, and movie and tv licensed merchandise.
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