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the 20 most expensive comics in the world
The list of comics and characters mentioned below has been compiled from various sources on the internet, such as cbr.com & lovemoney.com.
These are the 20 most expensive comics in the world:
20. showcase #4 – $179,250
The beginning of our list of the most expensive comics in the world is number 4.
in this issue, a new superhero emerges, who goes by the name of barry allen, or flash of the silver age. His character turned out to be a huge success leading to his own title shortly after.
The comic was published in 1956t and sold in 2009 for a whopping $179,250.
19. Thriller Comics #3: $173,275
Thrillers #3 became the most valuable non-superhero comics in 2015 when they sold for $173,275.
Released in 1944, dealers decided not to stock it because of its offensive cover, which depicted a woman about to be attacked by hooded assailants carrying swastikas.
As a result, copies are rare today, making this comic now one of the most expensive comics in the world.
18. Action Comics #13 – $185,000
next we have action comics #13. This issue features Superman’s first battle with Ultrahumanite. Flipping to the center of the comic, you’ll find a large centerpiece announcing superman #1.
In 2011, the comic sold for $185,000, making it one of the most expensive comics ever!
17. all american comics #16 – $200,000
In 2013, all American comics #16 sold for a staggering $203,150.
Originally published in 1940, the book features the first appearance and origin story of Alan Scott, also known as the Golden Age Green Lantern.
The Green Lantern turned out to be a popular character, so his appearance in this issue adds significantly to the price.
16. Action Comics #10: $258,000
Released to the public in 1939, Action Comics #10 includes a story titled Superman Goes to Prison.
doesn’t feature any major superheroes of the modern era, yet someone was still willing to pay $258,000 in 2011.
action comics #10 is the 16th most expensive comic in the world!
15. avengers #1 – $274,000
the 1963 comic book avengers #1 features thor, iron man, hulk, ant-man and wasp.
Follow the super team as they fight to defeat Thor’s evil brother, Loki.
This first issue previously sold for $274,000, which is incredible when you think about how much money that really is! but, there are some mega fans out there, and everything has its price!
14. cool comics #2: $281,000
listed as number 2, whiz comics #2 is a bit strange.
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number 1 was only used in promotional advertising and was never released to the public, so number 2 is actually number 1 to the public.
Features the first appearance of Captain Marvel, or Shazam in the modern world, to avoid any confusion with Marvel’s own superhero: Captain Marvel!
The popularity of this comic and its exclusivity caused it to sell for $281,000 in 2012.
13. fantastic four #1 – $300,000
Arguably one of the biggest comics on the list is the Fantastic Four, which sold for $300,000 in 2011.
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961, this comic shows the first adventure of the Fantastic Four.
If the Fantastic Four hadn’t been created, chances are we wouldn’t have any of the wonderful characters we enjoy today.
12. incredible hulk #1 – $326,000
everyone loves the story of dr. bruce banner and the big green giant side of him, better known as-the incredible hulk.
The comic was written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and in his first appearance, the Hulk was actually grey!
Also, in August 2014, the comic sold for over $326,000!
11. captain america comics #1 – $343,057
Coming in at number eleven is another fairly famous comic: Captain America #1.
Written by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, features the first appearance of Captain America.
It is also famous for its cover image, which shows Captain America swinging a right hook at Adolf Hitler.
classic!
10. marvel comics #1 – $350,000
Starting our top ten countdown is the first issue of marvel comics.
Many popular superhero characters are featured in this issue, including the Human Torch and Namor the Scuba Diver.
Today, Marvel Comics is better known simply as “Marvel” and has become one of the largest entertainment companies in the world.
9. tales of suspense #39 – $375,000
yet another creation of stan lee and jack kirby, tales of suspense is famous for introducing iron man to the world.
iron man has had some major updates since its first appearance and now looks much better than version 1.0.
The comic sold in 2012 for $375,000, which likely had a lot to do with Robert Downey Jr.’s hugely popular Iron Man movies.
8. flash comics #1 – $450,000
in 2010, the number 1 flash comics sold for what was, at the time, the second most comics in history.
comic was in fantastic condition, considering its age, due to its commercial artists and avid comic collectors, edgar church storage techniques.
most of the world’s best quality golden age comics come from his collection.
7. x-men #1 – $492,937.50
The first issue of the stan lee and jack kirby “x-men” series sold for $492,937.50 in 2012.
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debuted with appearances from mutants like Cyclops, Beast, and Magneto.
x-men became a huge success, creating multiple cartoons and movies, adored by millions of fans around the world.
6. ordinance #1 – $567,625.00
The first issue of Batman’s solo series features the first appearances of two of his greatest archenemies: The Joker & cat woman.
Since its release, it has become one of the few comics in history to surpass the $500,000 sales mark.
In 2013, one copy sold for over half a million dollars, making it one of the most expensive comics in the world!
5. Star Comics #8: $936,223
Next on this list is star comics number 8.
It’s a pretty great comic for any Wonder Woman fan, as it marks her debut.
This issue focuses on the Justice Society of America, but also features the origin story of Wonder Woman.
in 2017, a copy was listed on ebay and sold for $936,223.
4. detective comics #27 – $1.075 million
Detective Comics #27 features the first appearance of the legendary Batman.
created by bob kane and bill finger, this is a comic i’m sure every comic lover would want to own.
It was the most expensive book ever sold in 2010.
however, there’s a lot of talk about a theoretical “better quality issue” being the most valuable comic in existence, but one hasn’t been found yet!
3. Incredible Fantasy #15: $1.1 million
This 1962 comic by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee features another first appearance, but this time it’s Spider-Man.
The web-slinging superhero is one of the world’s most beloved characters, so it was no surprise that the copy sold for over a million dollars at auction in 2011.
amazing fantasy #15 is the third most expensive comic in the world!
2. action comics #1 – cgc 8.5 – $1.5 million
This comic shows how much value is placed on a cgc rating and the difference half a point can make in the value of a comic.
Although it features the same material as the world’s most expensive comic, it falls short of first place because its rating indicates that its overall condition isn’t the best it could be. may include wrinkles or creases on the pages and small marks on the cover, which make a difference.
It’s all in the details!
1. Action Comics #1 – cgc 9.0 – $3.2 million
Dominating the top spot on our list of the world’s most expensive comics is the #1 action comic cgc 9.0.
Regarded by many fans as the “holy grail” of collectible comics, it features the debut of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s historical Superman.
While the original comic sold for just 10 cents back in the day, four copies have since sold for over a million dollars.
In 2014, this cgc-rated 9.0 copy sold for a whopping $3.2 million, making it the most expensive comic book in the world!
summary
We hope you enjoyed our list of the 20 most expensive comics in the world.
There may still be even more expensive comics waiting to be discovered. if any come up, we’ll be sure to update the list!
Here’s a quick rundown of the 20 most expensive comics in the world:
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- #1 action comics – cgc 9.0 – $3.2 million
- #1 action comics – cgc 8.5 – $1.5 million
- Incredible Fantasy #15 – $1.1 million</li
- Detective Comics #27 – $1.075 million
- All Star Comics #2 8: $936,223
- batman #1: $567,625.00
- x-men #1: $492,937.50
- flash comics #1 – $450,000
- thrillers #39 – $375,000
- marvel comics #1 – $350,000
- captain america comics #1: $343,057
- Incredible Hulk #1: $326,000
- Fantastic Four #1: $300,000
- Cool Comics #2: $281,000
- avengers #1 – $274,000
- action comics #10 – $258,000
- all american comics #16 – $200,000
- action comics # 13 – $185,000
- Thriller #3: $173,275
- Exhibit #4: $179,250