It usually takes a long time, sometimes decades, for a books value to be determined but these treasures became collectible in a hurry. As good a starting point for the modern age as any other, set into motion many of trends such as reconstruction, lighter and softer, and genre throwback to earlier ages, and comics that you need to purchase entire companion books in. Mar 05, 2018 the 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s so, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most. Sep 26, 2014 the 10 most expensive comics in the world. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Because of this, comic books are generally categorized into different ages based on when they were published. 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. 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 are a hot commodity, and they have been since the late 1930s. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Other harley comics to look out for are batman mad love which tells her origin and early appearances in other batman adventures and catwoman comics. It was added to marvel unlimited just in 2007, and it also appears in marvel masterworks. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or. Most valuable modern variants modern age comic books. Is tec 880 the most expensive non keyvariant modern. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. Remember, if you enjoy articles about comic books and cosplay then like my blog here and join my fb group at we love comics. Most popular modern age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Classify these books as hyper modern first editions. This is hands down one of the most expensive new 52 books, and it has provided an answer.
The list of the most valuable important modern age. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic books. As most publishers do not disclose actual print run data, the numbers for each. Sep 26, 2017 heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. 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. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. The single most valuable punisher comic is his first appearance, in amazing spiderman 129. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. For the purpose of this article we are going to class the modern era as from. It usually takes a long time, sometimes decades, for a. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today.
Abebooks has compiled a list of the most collectible books published between 2000 and 2009. Sep 11, 2018 discussed are four extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection that you have possibly overlooked. The introduction of our favorite superheroes in the late 30s and early 40s heralded the golden age of comic books and nowada. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to. The recent onslaught of comic bookbased movies and television. With that explanation stated, without further ado, here is the list of 200 key comics from the modern age.
The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. Feb 21, 2016 below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent. Platinum age 18971937, golden age 19381947, atomic age 19481955. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Just didnt have the extra money that week and i thought it would go a lot higher that was when the 9. Two other copies of the book also raked in big money in the twentieth century. Each age and genre has generated their fair share of must have blue chip comic books. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992.
Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. Series of the modern age which may or may not be notable in the future. Harley is beloved by fans and is definitely one of the most popular characters impersonated at comic book conventions. Theres a ton of copies floating around because there are more collectors in the modern age as opposed to those who just read goldsilver age and then tossed them. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of comics. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. 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.
The list of comic books and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern. Comic books have increasingly become a mainstream collectible investment. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful.
His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to date. It has sold for over one million dollars, making it one of the most expensive comic books in the world. Oct 06, 2016 welcome to cbh, today were talking about the 8 ages of comic books including the. A feeding frenzy in the midtolate2000s lead to a glut of cgcgraded near mintmint copies coming to market.
Jun 02, 2017 because of this, comic books are generally categorized into different ages based on when they were published. 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. Top 50 most valuable comic books from the bronze age. Aug 25, 2014 the golden age of comic books spanned from the late 1930s into the early 1950s and introduced most of the superhero and adventure characters that have become billiondollar brands today. Top 10 most expensive comic books in the world world most. Extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection. For those who buy in, we can say that it begins with. Aug 20, 2019 marvel comics get a later start than dc, but that doesnt mean 1962s first spiderman appearance isnt valuable. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991.
The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other key comic books by age bronze. Find out which are the most valuable comic books from each of the comic book eras. For discussion purposes,my modern point reference is gonna be in the 2005 up range. The 10 most expensive comics in the world therichest. Certain bronze age keys listed on the most valuable comic books page have actually fallen in value since 200810. In april 1938, national allied comics, the predecessor of dc comics, authorized a print run of 200,000 copies of a comic. The modern age of comic books useful notes tv tropes.
Many people who are interested in nerd culture, find themselves drawn to comic books. The top 10 most valuable golden age comic books superworld. The list above contains other rare comic books of the modern age which are neither. Welcome to cbh, today were talking about the 8 ages of comic books including the. 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. Some comics people would dismiss it entirely, saying the modern age begins as the bronze age ends. What other modern non key,non variants are topping this issue valuewise. Comic books certainly dont sound like expensive investments to most of us, but to those who know a lot about them, they are valuable. Its long been the most expensive comic book published in the 1980s.
Karen and william are correct, and cpg is a good online reference, yes. Other people think of comic books as juvenile superhero fantasies, but the sophisticated storytelling and artwork of modern comic books and graphic novels is changing that perception. Sep 17, 2017 yeah, still kicking myself for passing on a newsstand 9. 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. With that explanation stated, without further ado, here is the list of 200 key comics from the copper age. Which single issue punisher comics are the most valuable. Theres a ton of copies floating around because there are more collectors in the modern age as. I have the golden age of superman the greatest cover of action comics. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other key comic books by age bronze, copper, modern. The topic title is a little confusing though, it should probably be is tec 880 the most expensive nonkeynonvariant modern. Love them or hate them, some modern age comics can be quite valuable. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians. The walking dead comics are still hot, and collectors are still gunning for various key issues within the series.
In addition to being the first appearance of the beloved character, batmans early. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Find character 1st appearances, origins, deaths, iconic covers, classic battles and more milestone moments in comic book history on the free mobile app, key collector comics website. Marvels capitan america is one of the most expensive comic books of all time. Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for. If the golden age of comic books and the silver age of comic books were the childhood of super heroes, the bronze age of comic books was their adolescence, and the dark age of comic books. Rare comics key investment comics of the modern age. Although the images in the thumbnail look familiar, there are subtleties that set. Support my channel for free by doing your amazon shopping through this link. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium.
The golden age of comic books spanned from the late 1930s into the early 1950s and introduced most of the superhero and adventure characters that have become billiondollar brands. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. The most expensive books in the world readers digest. The introduction of our favorite superheroes in the late 30s and early. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. Heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Sep 07, 2014 it was added to marvel unlimited just in 2007, and it also appears in marvel masterworks. February 15, 2017 key modern age comics special note.
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