Find character 1st appearances, origins, deaths, iconic covers, classic battles and more milestone moments in comic book history on the free. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics justice league. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of highly detailed action figures. Although the end of the 20th century was a troubling time for the comic book industry. In this video we discuss some of the best comics that were published in the 1980s. 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. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Our top 100 most valuable comic books from the bronze age will tell you. January, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1980s key. The comic bookbased action genre is about as far as a departure from the. Read and see if you happen to have one of these toys lying around. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics.
The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. That being said, it is worth mentioning that since most comic books from the 80s and 90s were bought and hoarded by speculators en masse, for these books to be worth anything. No comic book has done more to push the genre forward, out of the primitive wordsandpictures realm and into something mythic and deeply psychological. We hope you enjoyed our list of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful. That range is driven by the newsstand exclusivity of the variants, coupled with a decline in newsstand sales relative to direct edition sales. May 16, 2017 in this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. But the most important 90s comics in terms of storytelling and character. Feb 21, 2016 below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis.
Extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection. These expensive comics are classics that include superheroes such as superman, spiderman, and captain america. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. In this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money.
This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. Valuable comic books from the 80s a passion for the. This book series was introduced in 1935 and only ran until 1947. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. The overall value of comic book and graphic novel u. Speculators are also driving up prices on the most expensive comic book list, as 60s and 70s books become unaffordable for. Jul 31, 2017 most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet by c. Jan 16, 2019 scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. If stranger things stimulated your appetite for 1980s paranoia, fxs the. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. One of the few new characters to make a splash in the modern era of archie is cheryl blossom, and this is the issue where she made her debut. Still, much like every other time period in comic book collecting, there are those few key issues that slipped through the cracks and became worth their weight in gold. Slide 1 of 7 hot toys hulkbuster hot toys limited is a hong kong manufacturer of.
Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. The 3 most valuable 80s comics are they in your garage. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Scroll down to read about seven of the most expensive marvel toys on the market. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in. Jul 25, 2014 7 lessknown but very valuable comic books why collectors want it. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. With less emphasis on fine line work and more attention on mood, sienkiewicz proved to be the perfect match for marvel comics batman cipher, moon. Jun 29, 2006 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.
The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. Here are the 15 most expensive comic books of alltime. Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business.
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. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Why i loved the 80s 30 titles that lived and died in the. 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 co. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy this video and check out the channel for other videos like this. Dec 21, 2018 the most valuable toys from your childhood could be sitting in your attic or parents basement right now. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to the world. Whether youre a fan of the dark knight or prefer the innocence of archie, everyone loves a good comic book. It was part of an effort to raise money to prevent the extinction of the albatross. Most valuable marvel comics you might find in your closet by c. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books.
Oct 26, 2015 without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics. Jun 15, 2018 in this video we discuss some of the best comics that were published in the 1980s. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. There are many books to choose from, so i will list of things i think anyone could enjoy. For example, with no more than 100 copies left in the world, a nearmint copy of action comics no.
It is still possible that there are even more expensive comic books out there waiting to be uncovered. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to. One of the most original comic artists to explode on the scene in the 80s is bill sienkiewicz. Mar 05, 2018 the 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s.
Comics have been popular since the 19th century, but collecting has only been considered a real hobby since the 1970s. Its long been the most expensive comic book published in the 1980s. Weve gone through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Find out which copper age 1980s90s comics are worth big money today. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. This book, which goes for around 5,000 dollars is a grail for many comics collectors. 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. Turns out the first appearance of one of the most iconic superheroes is a sound.
Since then, many comics have increased in value up to millions of dollars. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. That being said, it is worth mentioning that since most comic books from the 80s and 90s were bought and hoarded by speculators en masse. Still, in this 40 issue series, you get some of the best comics ever made. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics.
The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. The most valuable toys from your childhood could be sitting in your attic or parents basement right now. Nov 01, 2010 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. His work contains elements of trendsetters such as neal adams, but diverges into the area of fine art.
This is the secondyoungest comic book on this list, being only a year older than the number next most expensive comic in the world. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. 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. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. 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. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Collecting modern age comic books as an investment surprisingly modern age comic books can be quite valuable. Jan 25, 2019 by being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. An incredible photography book published in 2007, this huge book weighs 27 pounds and was limited to 950 leatherbound copies. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well.
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