value of superman comics
Most comic book fans know that superman began his life in action comics. he can find out the values of the action problems by clicking here.
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This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of Superman’s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Issue #1 has been reprinted many times.
we also present key subsequent issues worth looking into.
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first in a new solo series: superman comics #1
Record sale: $358,000 unrestored.
cheapest price (full copy, unrestored): $25,000
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after action comics #1 and detective comics #27 (the origin and first appearance of batman), probably the most famous comic in the world is superman #1 (could also defend to batman #1).
this is also a very rare superman comic. only 52 have been cgc rated (plus 82 restored copies).
While it’s not the payday bonanza it would be to stumble upon a copy of Action 1, Superman #1 really is a good book to find. almost any comic book collector wants to own one.
Of course, the unrestored record price shown below will be surpassed in years to come, when a higher quality copy comes to light.
superman comics #2
Record sale: $94,000
minimum value: $1,000
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every first issue of the superman comic had the man of steel on the cover, so unlike action comics #2, superman #2 is the second best issue to find in your collection of old comics.
The cover isn’t as great, in our eyes, as #1, and that yellow stripe shows a lot of dirt and wear, but you can count yourself lucky if you have a #2 superman.
superman comics #3
Record sale: $30,000
minimum value: $400
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Following in the footsteps of Superman #2 comes the third best comic in the Superman series, Superman #3.
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Values become a bit less predictable from now on, with some more unusual later issues that demand a higher premium. but #3 is still one you’ll want to find in your old collection.
superman comics #14: patriotic cover
record sale: $35,000
minimum value: $400
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the impact of the second world war can be seen in the next comics that we will present.
superman #14 is considered a classic cover art piece, and there’s no question which side super is fighting for!
Its predominantly black cover makes it particularly hard to find in a higher grade. You can’t help but be moved by the cause when you see this cover image.
superman comics #17 and #18: WWII and the man of steel
with hitler and hirohito on the cover of superman #17 and a classic ‘bomb rodeo’ cover on superman #18, you can quickly see how WWII had entered the mass consciousness.
record sale: $2700
minimum value: $50
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superman comics #30: origin and first appearance of mr. mxyztplk
Record sale: $6,400
minimum value: $100
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All classic supervillains have a historical first appearance. Mr. mxyztplk first appears in superman #30.
Another one of those classic yellow covers: these golden age issues show any dirt very badly.
superman comics #53: the origin of superman retold, classic cover
Record sale: $12,600
minimum value: $100
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ten years later, this was the way to celebrate superman’s anniversary.
a great “new origin story” in superman #53. it’s quite a beautiful cover and hard to find in high quality due to the combination of black and yellow.
superman comics #76: batman crossover
first team formed by superman and batman. learn each other’s secret identities
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Record sale: $8,400
minimum value: $100
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When two heroes fight over a damsel in distress, it’s probably a good sign of a recession…but seriously, two of the world’s greatest heroes collide in superman comic #76.
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this has double appeal, because batman collectors will want a copy of this superman comic, as will superman fans. this makes the price go up during a fairly average 1950s.
superman #76 is worth three times more than other issues of the time.
later key issue superman comics
superman comics relaunch by neal adams
superman #233: classic neal adams cover
record sale: $3500
minimum value: $5
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superman annuals #1-4
The first annual Superman comic book was published in 1960. Despite their thicker format and square spine, these are hard to find in high quality, especially #1 with its black cover.
superman appearances at the new york world’s fair and the best comics in the world
There are many other superman comics, but we will only list the “good” ones here.
The first ones are definitely the New York World’s Fair comics from 1939 and 1940. These are very rare comics.
The 1939 model in particular is a fantastic find, so if you happen to have one, get it right away!
then comes the rare golden age comic, star comics. you’ll find super in all-star comics #7 and all-star comics #36.
World’s Best Comics #1 – This is the only comic with this name. the series was renamed #2 (see below).
- the best comics in the world, from the best in the world #1, and superman starting at #2;
- the best comics in the world #65 (superman’s origin retold, again!);
- world’s greatest comics #71 (first superman comic with him and batman working as a team)
and many other appearances.
the best comics in the world #3: origin and first appearance of the scarecrow
Record sale: $2,250
minimum value: $100
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