Dec 28, 2017 looking at the most ordered comic books in the north american comic market, dc entertainment had a particularly strong year, with seven of the top 10 issues of the year being published by the home. Jay garrick is not the most popular flash, but he has been getting more mainstream attention with the second season of the flash. The 10 bestselling comic book titles of 21st century. Dollar sales of periodical comic books were up nearly 4% in 2019, while graphic. Top 20 comic books that defined the 90s comic watch. You might also have just inherited some comics and need or want to get rid of them.
The first flash gordon strip was published on january 7, 1934 and by the end of the decade had been added to the comic strip pages of newspapers around the world. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time 1 micky maus by egmont ehapa. No, most top selling titles dont match the numbers of the heydays of comic book sales, but consider this nine out of the top 10 best selling titles of the 21st century were released between. The original publication sold out 80,000 copies in october 1939 and prompted a second. The ongoing comic book series was created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1962. The phantom, created by lee falk in 1936, has sold over 150 million copies worldwide. Dc comics killed off the worlds most famous superhero in superman 1987 no. Apr 15, 2018 the incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold.
How to sell your comic book collection for top dollar posted october 24, 2015 october 24, 2015 mguitmann if you have a huge collection of comics, and now they are just lying dormant and you dont want them anymore, selling them to someone is a good idea for making some extra cash. These nine bestselling comic books of all time have fought off all the haters and landed themselves into this list. Flash gordon comic strip art sells for world record amount. Nov 22, 2019 an extremely rare and nearly perfect copy of the first comic book to feature the nowiconic marvel comics name was sold for a record amount at a texas auction on thursday the issue, marvel. Jan 17, 2009 well, when comic books were released the submariner was the first comic ever to be sold. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free.
However, compare that to the 2 million copies sold for the 1st print. Some have managed to break the million selling mark due to popularity, some to notoriety, some down to sheer perseverance. Another great way to discover the names and styles of indemand comic books that have been highly sought by buyers and collectors. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zap. 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.
These are the bestselling comic books ever and some may say the best. This list is for singleissue floppy comics, also known as the american comic book format. As of june 2017, the series has been translated into 80. Nov 22, 2019 its rare to find a nearmint condition of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. Dc came in second, but its issue of detective comics no. What is the top selling comic book issue of all times. With over 210 million sales, captain america is one of the best selling comic books of all time. In this video, we discuss the top 10 best selling comics of all time. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection. May 10, 2019 those exact numbers have been lost to history for the most part, but heres our list of the top selling comics of the modern era compiled from articles and information found online.
Feb 21, 2016 the 10 most expensive comic books ever sold. 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. Superman ranks at the top of the list of best selling comic book series of all time, having sold an estimated 600 million copies worldwide. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Since its creation in 1963, xmen has sold more than 270 million copies.
As comic book sales data from 1938 to the 1980s was a little harder to come by, when we say of all time we really mean the. Comic books have been a staple for decades, allowing young kids to fantasize. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. Best selling comic books of all time insider monkey. The most expensive comic book in the world youtube. The most expensive comic books ever sold completeset. It is the most expensive comic book of the world ever sold as it was sold. Ten highvalue ebay comic books that have sold in years past. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Created by stan lee, xmen is about a group of people with superhuman powers. Not to mention an auction house record as the most expensive comic book ever sold by heritage, the worlds largest comic book and comic art auctioneer. Bestselling american comic books of all time in the u.
This japanese manga, which is written and illustrated by eiichiro. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Now, this is the bottom 50 of the top 100 most wanted comic books by. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era posted on may 10, 2019 may 11, 2019 by zapkapow comics before marvel became the major player it is today, dc comics superman would regularly sell over 1 million copies per month, and batman wasnt far behind. Jan 05, 2018 the most expensive comic book of all time. From a comic book with the first appearance of superman to someone selling the crypt above marilyn monroes final resting place, we. The best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. Though liefelds run on xforce was shortlived, at the time it was the second highest selling comic book. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the pictures, panels, and text that brought them to. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing. Aug 20, 2019 this comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. Today, captain america has sold more than 210 million copies and continues to be one of the most popular comics in the world. We treat you fairly, and with respect, at all times. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Todays bestselling comic book values top sales prices. American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. The top 9 bestselling comic books of all time ppcorn. A rob liefeld creation is one of the biggest selling comic books ever. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zapkapow. This list is for comics printed in a traditional book format. What is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Feb 26, 2015 superman ranks at the top of the list of bestselling comic book series of all time, having sold an estimated 600 million copies worldwide. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. Aug 14, 2015 10 most expensive ebay auctions in history list king. Superman is the bestselling american comic book series, having sold the most periodical floppy comic issues.
May 07, 2018 no, most topselling titles dont match the numbers of the heydays of comic book sales, but consider this nine out of the top 10 bestselling titles of the 21st century were released between. Superman sold millions of copies again and it nearly wrecked the comic book industry. Action comics, the series which introduced the superman. What is the most expensive comic book ever sold answers. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the bestselling books of all time. But, through the years when the first spiderman issue was released that had the most sells ever in comic. The first appearance of the dark knight from 1939, created by bob kane and bill finger, is a book all comic book lovers would want to own. Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, harry potter by j. Children dressed up in costume examine comic books for sale in samara, russia. Yet another asian creation, one piece has sold over 345 million copies, making it one of the best selling comic books of all time. And, of course, if you go further back, you reach many higher sales records the topselling comic book ever, xmen vol. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location.
In this list of the 100 greatest comics, comic book runs, single issues, and graphic novels or major storyline arcs i explore some of the most highly regarded issues, series, and collected editions in comic book. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Comics sales records in the diamond exclusive era comichron. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Herein, weve gathered together the bestselling comic book series ever, according to the expert counters at guinness world records and education week. Released in 1944, shop keepers decided not to stock it, due to its offensive cover, which featured a woman about to be attacked by hooded assailants bearing swastikas. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020.
Wed venture to say many of them are also the best comics of all time. Some series, in fact, have sold more than a billion copies. Most collectors have thought about selling their comic books at one time or another. How to sell your comic book collection for top dollar. With that in mind, here are the 10 bestselling american singleissue comic books, according to the most concrete numbers in the industrys. We know that the decision to sell old comic books can sometimes be a tough one to make, due to a cash crunch, and that your books may have sentimental as well as financial value. The allamerican hero first appeared in 1941, some time before the united states. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history.
The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. The most iconic and prolific best comics of all time, micky maus. One piece is the bestselling comic by a single author and the bestselling manga of all time, having sold the most collected comic book volumes. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal.
The rumored print run for this is around 10,000 copies. Top 10 best selling comic books of all time youtube. All you need is an account with them and youre good to go. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. The top selling comic book issue of the last 10 years was the obama inauguration day issue. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Heritage auctions comic book department sales hit a record. Marvel comics was given an award from the guinness book of world records at comic con in san. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. Dec 12, 2019 heres the most expensive comic books in existence, and boy i tell you, i remember the old days, when comic books and a soda pop were only a dime. Either way, check out this list of places to consider when it is time to part with your treasured comic book collection.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the philosophers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the bestselling books of all time. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Mar 24, 2020 top five most expensive original us comic art sold at auction as of 2020. It first appeared as a daily comic strip and continues to be published today. Remember, if you enjoy articles about comic books and cosplay then like my blog here and join my fb group at we love comics. Im proud to have owned the most valuable comic book in. This list is for comics printed in a traditional book format paperback or hardcover, typically with a similar number of pages as novels. Aug 25, 2014 the most valuable comic books of all time. This is the mona lisa of comics and stands alone as the most valuable comic book ever printed. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it.
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