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What's even more startling to me is that this comic came out in 1971 but has quite a bit more copies in the CGC Census for 9.8s than Marvel Spotlight #5. A monumental piece of Americana valued at $126,000. Even worse-for-wear versions of the Caped Crusaders first appearance can go for big bucks. Copies with as low as a 0.5 grading can fetch over $2,000 on eBay, and one recent sale on the auction site was a 7.0, which sold for $19,000 in May 2019. Pair that with covers that look like obnoxious kids on their way to a rave and issues that often shipped many months apart, and you have a series destined for failure. Unfortunately for Marvel, their printers had a heck of a time getting all their fancy covers right, and the era is littered with printing errors. The older a rare comic book is, the more valuable it becomes. Someone had stolen it from his home, but it was found 11 years later in a Southern California storage locker. Not that impressed with the Netflix version and was hoping they recast Frank Castle for the MCU. He humiliated the Thing and extinguished the Human Torch. A 1981 comic that also holds what most deem a classic cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin to go a long with this classic story line by Chris Claremont. The 1st appearance of Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider is contained in Marvel Spotlight #5. The second most expensive sale of the iconic comic book occurred in 2018, when an 8.5-graded copy sold for $2,052,000 in 2018 at Comic Connect. Shang-Chi is an original character and first appears in Special Marvel Edition #15, but Fu Manchu is a character that Marvel bought the rights to and first appeared in the novel, The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu. Definitely not surprised to see the 1st appearance and origin of Luke Cage on here, and when the MCU brings the character into the fold, I'm sure this Bronze Age key comic may move up in the rankings. In 2011, a pristine 9.8 copy of the comic, printed in 1962 and originally sold for 12 cents, fetched an astounding $1.1 million at auction. With a seemingly endless supply of mutants and various X-Books that have come and gone during the years, it might be conceivable that you could paper the entire Earth in X-Men comic books and it all started right here with this comic valued at 492 thousand. 1st appearance of Morbius. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, Funnies, Inc. partnered up with Timely (the eventual Marvel) to put out books in movie theaters to try and drum up some sales. Here are the most recent sales of the highest graded copies, CGC 9.4s: Amazing Spider-Man #129 - 1st appearance of the Punisher and Jackal. There doesnt appear to be anything notable about "Action Comics" No. Marvel didn't want to spoil the big reveal of their newest hero, so they kept the good stuff for the comic's second run. Both characters have graced the MCU, and I think it will be hard for future MCU villains to out-do Thanos. In conclusion, the 25 rare and most valuable comic books ever sold provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of comic book collecting. Also, usually the stories inside are told in black and white. World War II always sells, comic books from this era always sell too. Highest known CGC 9.8 sale for this comic sold for $72,000 at Heritage Auctions in July of 2021. But it was still 1942, and a female superhero might not have been as appealing to young boys as Captain America or Superman. The cover of Avengers# 4 is quite possibly the most famous cover in Marvel after Amazing Fantasy # 15, but also the basis for the grand sweeping hero shot that has become a staple. Not much is known about the sale, only that it occurred in 2001. This second issue at its most expensive is still just a years salary at 47K, which is kind of a steal for any collector. I am actually a bit surprised it hasn't hit the $10k mark just yet. This issue has been known to have sold for $159 thousand dollars, a mere drop in the bucket to own a piece of history. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10 cents still on the cover, sold on eBay for $3.2 million, making it the most valuable comic book of all time. The most expensive copy ever sold went for $138,000 in April 2021. We'll have to see, but I bet it will definitely be quite a bit. Again with the mutants. Please note that this list is in alphabetical order. Action Comics #1 - About $3.2 Million. The first appearance of the Punisher in Amazing Spider-Man #129 is absolutely one of my most prized comics in my personal comic collection. See it? . During this mutant x-travaganza, they introduced Cable, the time-traveling, techno-armed son of Cyclops. The most valuable Marvel title is also the third most valuable comic book in the world, behind the first appearance of Superman in Action Comics #1 and the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27. To be honest, I am a bit surprised this comic is not up there a long side Marvel Spotlight #5 at this grade. Start Over. $22,200 was the price the most recent CGC 9.8 Amazing Spider-Man #101 copy sold for in September of 2021. Most examples feature "Marvel chipping," which means the edges of the comic have lost color. The comic book, which originally sold for 10 cents in 1940, also features a one-page history lesson about postage stamps and a comic strip about an evil ventriloquist dummy. 9 The Amazing Spider-Man 1 - $110,000. So what are some of the most valuable Marvel comics you might find in your closet? Its still for sale. 31 copy above a 4.0 grade, which might explain how a 5.0-graded one sold for $131,450 in 2017. This issue of "The Brave and the Bold" features the first appearance of the Justice League of America, who band together to fight the Lovecraftian-esque monster, Starro the Conqueror. That iconic cover with Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man & The Wasp squaring up with Loki has seen sales of almost $200,000 before, still bringing in tens of thousands of dollars with every purchase. I don't wanna help incriminate myself in the future. Because the sale of the next lower grade beat the most recent sale of a CGC 9.6 Marvel Premiere #15, I put it higher on the list than that comic. The cover image of Spidey and the Fantastic Four left an indelible mark on the fans and Stan Lee and Steve Ditkos run on the book was epic, setting the stage for how Peter Parker balances life as a superhero and as a teenager. A little over a month later on September 10th, another copy sold for $11,000 at eBay. Thanks for reading and happy hunting! This makes it move up a spot ahead of X-Men #94. One villain is a mad scientist with eight arms and has terrified Spidey throughout the years, even marrying his beloved Aunt May and possessing Spideys body too! The next story features the Fantastic Four and the first appearance of the Chameleon. 12 Rare and Valuable Comic Books Worth a Fortune . Another great Steve Ditko cover, this time depicting four full panels of action between Spidey and the Sandman, a villain who was hiding out from the police at Peters school. We compiled the all-time auction price records for comic books as of February 9th, 2023. The highest grade of this particular comic are CGC 9.4s, and there have only been two recorded sales that I could find as of this writing: These prices were back in 2016 and 2017, so remember that. 3s value comes singularly from its Alex Schomburg cover, which depicts a tied-up damsel in distress surrounded by sinister robed figures bearing swastikas. The first issue of "Marvel Comics" features the first appearance of Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch and Angel. 1 with an incredible 9.8 grading sold for over $490,000 in July 2012. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website, The Tate Way: Here's How Internet Sensation Andrew Tate Earns And Spends His Fortune, 30 Of The Rarest Marvel Comics (And Their Worth), The 10 Most Expensive Purchases Of Kelly Clarkson, Ranked, From Ashley Tisdale To Madison Beer: Inside The Luxurious $6 Million Hollywood Hills Home, Post Malone Gives Fans Free Shirts After Cancelling Boston Show, The 9 Richest Asian Actors In The World, As Of 2022, Moving To Canada? The previous sale of a ToD #10 CGC 9.8 was also at Heritage Auctions and sold for $28,800 in June of 2021. Published in 1940, the Overstreet Guide called it "The definitive funny animal anthology comic after which all others were modeled.". In fact, when I got my copy graded, pressing and cleaning wasn't as popular as it is right now. Not enough Free Comic Book Day issues appear on the most valuable comic books list. The real draw is most likely Kitty Pryde, who's become a fan favorite over the years, especially now that she leads the Marauders. The first issue of Captain America not only introduces all of us to Steve Rogers but his sidekick Bucky too. Yes, comic investing is still a thing despite all the backlash. 1, the first appearance of Superman, and in turn, the origination of comic book superheroes as we know them today. I could not find more recent prices, but there's a good chance that these could sell for way more. 1 sold for $507,500 in 2017, and it was only graded as a 5.5. 1 began with only Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp as its founding members. Just be ready to spend at least 567K for it if you find a near mint copy. Anyway, next super high-grade comic. In 2019, that record was absolutely smashed when a 9.4 graded copy sold for $1.26 million on Heritage Auctions. You might have to hop across the pond to find this one in your closet, but given the universal popularity of shape-changing robots, it's not unlikely that this issue might have found its way around the world. The secondary comic market is always moving and updating with comic sales. 53 features the second appearance of the Spectre, continuing his origin story for the Golden Age superhero. Last known prior CGC 9.8 sale of Werewolf by Night #32 CGC 9.8 was $32,100 at Heritage Auctions back in March 2020. But the ink was giving them a problem. Cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Avengers #1 - $274,000 The 1963 comic book, Avengers #1, features Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp. Even during the Golden Age of comic books variants were a thing. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had another great supporting character on their hands that they treated as more important than the second tier. Can that be right? The last recorded sale of a 9.8 on GoCollect is back in 2016 and for only $1,800.00 bucks. Cover by John Romita. Strange Master Of Black Magic! The first appearance of the Sorcerer Supreme, and his ancient foe, Nightmare are also within the pages of ST #110, which will certainly go up in value, which is currently at 60K if and when Nightmare is announced as the villain of the eventual Strange sequel. There are a few creators that can drive up the value of a comic. While not always the biggest (pun intended) and most popular Avenger, Hank Pym is one of the smartest minds in the Marvel Universe and his Pym Particles have helped him to grow and shrink, and occasionally be a real jerk. It includes over 100 of the most valuable comic books from the 80s. Holding the record for the most expensive comic book ever sold is Marvel's Amazing Fantasy #15. The location might have changed from Vietnam to the Middle East, but the origins story of Tony Stark hasn't changed much over the years. We all know Batmans origin story: A young Bruce Wayne and his parents are leaving the movies when a no-good crook emerges from the shadows, brandishing a gun and demanding Mrs. Waynes necklace. Anyway, we'll see how Disney approaches this character. Dr. Doom, one of the best Marvel villains ever created, debuted in 1961 in "Fantastic Four" No. "Suspense Comics" No. Three debuts are of extremely popular X-Men characters and the three being Storm, Colossus and Nightcrawler. 10. $40k already and more than a 15k increase in just a few mere months of each other. If the movie is a hit, I expect demand for this to continue to rise. It's also the first Conan Marvel magazine, and Savage Tales is the 1st magazine that marks Marvel's 2nd attempt to enter the magazine industry. The comic that arguably started the entire Marvel Comics Universe arc that dominated the box office for years, "The Avengers" No. Phoenix has become an extremely iconic X-Men character in Marvel Comics without a doubt. Even with a flooded market of over 800 thousand copies, obviously, a lot of those have been lost to the sands of time. Soon after, he became a prime antagonist for everyone's favorite mutie runt and the rest his history. This is the first appearance of Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. Jeez, 2021 was a good year for these high-grade Bronze Age keys. Back in 2009, this perfect copy of Wolverine #1 sold for a whopping $15,535.00. Free shipping for many products! The first appearance of Moon Knight has been in demand and sought-out for a good while, but I do remember a time when this comic was under the radar. Once again, feel free to comment, and I hope you share this article to those who will benefit. By the way, the Wolverine limited series was also written by Chris Claremont. Prior recent and highest known sale of an X-Men #94 CGC 9.8 was for $63,000 in April of 2021. Notable Sales $3.4 million (CGC 6.0, private sale, 2022) $3.25 million (CGC 8.5, ComicConnect, 2021) $2.1 million (CGC 9.0, ComicConnect, 2011) $1.5 million (CGC 8.5, ComicConnect, 2010) CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1 And while fancy metallic, holographic, and other gimmicky covers of the '90s arguably killed comic collecting, a rare few actually went up in value. While Thunderbird debuted, he was killed off quite quick. Sabretooth needs to be ruthless and savage yet cunning. Incredible Hulk #181. The first appearance of Captain America featuring him gloriously punching Hitler on the cover sold for a whopping $343,057 in 2011. In this comic, Barbara Gordon gets the crime-fighting itch after a trip to a costume party, where she then helps Batman and Robin fight the Killer Moth. The only other sale I could find for this comic was back in 2013, and it sold at Heritage Auctions for $13,145! This comic with an amazing cover by Jack Kirby features Captain America joining the Avengers, and a near-perfect 9.8-graded copy of one sold for $143,400 in 2017 at Heritage Auctions. Texas: San Antonio area (suspected but not confirmed). But because this was the '90s, his heroic debut in Venom: Lethal Protector just had to come wrapped in a shiny red cover. There are a few comics that do have third-party graded 9.9 and 10 sales that are not featured here as well and are considered Bronze Age Comics. However, the character or spin-offs of the character did make a slight comeback with the character of Warpath. Once the robot was to break free, he adopted a human identity and cover of NY policeman, Jim Hammond. Damn, I'm surprised there hasn't been any recent sales of 9.8s. Ebay saw a CGC 9.6 copy recently sold for $2,400.00 on October 19, 2021. A weapons manufacturer gets kidnapped by insurgents and while held captive, he creates a device to keep the shrapnel from hitting his heart and then a suit of armor to escape! Spider-Man has always been a popular superhero (arguably the most popular), and the prices as of late reflect his popularity. The character was originally Captain Marvel but became Photon and then Spectrum in the Marvel comic books . This 9.4-graded copy, which sold in 2005, came from the personal collection of Nicolas Cage. Theyre the Fantastic Four, a Stan Lee and Jack Kirby creation that quickly became a fan favorite. If you can afford the splurge, either of these issues carries a fairly lofty price tag of 90K at their highest grade and record sale. Ever since Supermans first appearance in 1938, comic books have captured the hearts and minds of children and adults with stories of heroes and the evildoers they vanquish. The large amount of copes that have been graded may be one of the reasons why. TTS #35 would be the first appearance of the Ant-Man, but this issue of the anthology series would be the first appearance of Hank Pym, who even tossed his serums down the toilet by the end of the story, knowing that only bad things would happen. Johnny Blaze is Marvel's first published Spirit of Vengeance and is one of the many horror/supernatural characters that Marvel produced during the Bronze Age horror revival when the Comics Code Authority relaxed some of their bans on the horror genre. The copy that sold for $107,550 was a 9.4-graded version, the finest version known to exist. Maybe it will continue in 2022, and maybe it won't. One issue from 1961 that was graded a 9.4 sold for $300,000 cash. Currently, there are 35 Universal 9.8 copies and 1 Signature Series recorded over at CGC, making it a total of only 36 copies. Action Comics #10 is the sixteenth most expensive comic book in the world! The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Special Marvel Edition #15 - 1st Shang-Chi and 1st comic appearance of Fu-Manchu. Anyway and seriously, look at Wolvie's mask on the cover of this issue compared to the cover of Incredible Hulk #181. Captain America got his start during WWII America, and the first comics were basically beautifully drawn pieces of American propaganda (note the "Ageless Orientals Who Wouldn't Die!!!" There are, however, a few exceptions wedged into your longbox of Gen 13 variant covers. "Tales to Astonish" No. He has found ways over the years of suppressing the beast, but similar to the Hulk, it's just not easy being green. 5. Was a quick initial shock. Detective Comics #27 - About $2.1 Million. Another investment book at 77K now that Marvel and Sony are working together, perhaps the Sandman can also make his Marvel debut. Batman #1 - About $567,000. A near-mint, 9.6-graded copy of the 1963 book sold for a mighty $274,850 in 2012. Note that this book can sell for a good amount in almost any grade. 15. So 80,000 copies were printed and when the issue of Marvel Comics #1 hit the shelves it flew off them just as fast and another 800,000 were printed. Naturally, that doesn't go as planned and Ol Webhead finds a way to defeat the man made of hardened sand. This issue of Incredible Hulk was popular enough to get a third printing, with a yellow cover to distinguish it from the original. Bruce Banner first transformed into the Incredible Hulk in May 1962. A 9.6-graded version of the 1964 comic sold for $150,000 in 2021. The character, along with his frenemy, Namor the Sub-Mariner are two of the oldest Marvel heroes of all time. I am surprised and thought that the 1st appearance of Wolverine would've taken the number #1 spot. I am surprised and thought that the 1st appearance of Wolverine would've taken the number #1 spot. The cover was done by Bill Everett and Alex Schomburg. Pretty crazy, but this is a 1982 comic and has the fan-favorite story-arc. As one of Marvel's most popular heroes, this isn't the first time you'll see Spider-Man on this list, but it's relatively rare to see a recent, common comic shoot up in value like this. Most recent known sale of a Giant-Size X-Men #1 CGC 9.8 was for $45,000 and sold at Comic Connect in September of 2021. He has been responsible for perhaps Spideys greatest tragedy, the death of teenage love, Gwen Stacy. UPDATE: Heritage auctions just sold a CGC 9.8 for $38,400.00 on January 13, 2022 and for less than copies sold below: Heritage Auctions sold A CGC 9.8 of Amazing Spider-Man #129 for $43,200 back in September of 2021. In 1937, DC publisher Harry Donenfeld was worried that a competing publishing house would steal the "Action Comics" title, so he mocked up this comic book and sent it to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to secure the title. A 6.0 rated Rocket copy sold for $3.18 million in January 2022, having never been sold before, so it looks like prices are continuing to rise for this special book. Wonder Woman first appeared in the eighth issue of "All Star Comics" in 1940. This comic is definitely loaded with a lot of key comic goodness. A near-mint condition, 9.2-graded copy of Batmans first comic book from 1940 sold for $850,000 at a private auction in 2012. A 9.4-graded comic sold for $243,000 in 2017. 23 Amazing Spider-Man #6 (1963) $71,000 The issue also featured stories with heroes like the Angel and Ka-Zar, and cover art by the sensational Bill Everett (who also created Namor and co-created Daredevil), and issues have gone for 2500 at just its minimum with prices like 107 and 198K being the highest recorded sales for this issue. Although it may not have been the best deal. The Bronze Age of Comics was a great and creative time in comics and produced many iconic characters, stories, and works of art. I am not too confident. So far this is the only sale of an X-Men #141 CGC 9.9 recorded. Sold: Jul 28, 2012 . And instead of putting together a suit in the caves of Afghanistan as he does in the 2008 "Iron Man" movie, this Tony Stark built his crude metal armor in a Vietnam POW camp. 3/31/2022 UPDATE: March 19th, 2022 saw a CGC 9.8 sell at ComicConnect for a whopping $75,500 bucks. One of these comics sold for $291,100 in 2016. 0 comments#1: Action Comics #1. Tomb of Dracula #10 - 1st appearance of Blade. 18. Enterprises for copyright infringement (and perhaps a bit of saltiness, since Captain Marvel went on to outsell Superman), and Captain Marvel ceased to exist by 1953. Three other stories not including Superman are included in the 64-page book from 1939. It's the perfect combination: a cover by Todd McFarlane, a landmark publishing milestone, the first full appearance of Eddie Brock as Venom, and Spider-Man returning to his classic red-and-blue costume after a long time in the black suit. Here are the Thirty Most Valuable Marvel Comics Of All Time. 2, but it was believed to be too gruesome. Once again, when them X-Men finally hit the silver screen under the MCU, it will interesting to see how excitement hits this book at all grades. Cookies help us deliver our Services. This is one of the most rare Golden Age comic books, so much so that even incomplete copies have sold for as much as $5,400. It's true. So when DC went to revive the character, they couldnt use the name, and turned him into Shazam. The book was the first issue of the team in their iconic blue uniforms, and is currently a steal at 38K, especially when in theory, sooner or later the team will make their MCU debut. The Avengers Comic Book Values. The third "All Star Comics" from 1940 featured the first superhero team ever. Only one sale, yet the CGC Census has 3 recorded 9.9s in existence so far? In reality, that isn't a super amount of copies at that grade, even with the extra 7 Blue Label 9.8s that CBCS has graded. However, they do have very high grades like 9.9s or 10s that are extremely valuable. The Shang-Chi flick starring Simu Liu and Tony Leung was definitely a success in 2021, and as an Asian American, I'm glad it was. Ashcan comics were not intended for sale. When a 9.9-graded copy sold for an astonishing $150,000 in 2011, it became the first comic book from the 1970s to sell for more than $100,000. It's actually the 35 Cent Price Variant, as the regularly distributed version was 30 cents. We do our best to keep this list updated and try not to have anything on the list worth $15 or less. Just seven years later, in 2018, a 9.8-graded copy sold for $38,400. 8. For anyone who either has the issue or the money (166K!) Venue was over at eBay. But before he was part of the Justice League, battling interdimensional beings, Manhunter went undercover as a human detective, solving very earthly crimes. Namor in the comics is the King of Atlantis who has a thing for Sue Storm, and is the companys first Mutant. Cover by Herb Trimpe, John Romita and Gaspar Saladino. In the U.S., Marvel's Transformersran for 80 issues, but Marvel U.K.'s version included all-new stories in addition to reprints, and ran for an amazing 332 issues. Definitely a comic to own for any X-Men fan, and it's no surprise that this comic is quite valuable. The 1st appearance and 1st cover appearance of Morbius is definitely a classic Marvel Bronze Age comic. Marvel Mystery was another Canadian White book, a book that collected several timely issues into one action-packed anthology. Then again, if I owned the 3 known copies in existence, I'd be very reluctant to let my go unless I really needed the money. Journey Into Mystery had a different tale to tell a year earlier, introducing not only Korg (who was the comic relief in Ragnarok), but also the God of Thunder Thor himself! Comic collectors are never sure if a throwaway character might become the next big thing, especially in the speculative era of the '90s, when new characters sprouted up in every issue and "comic investors" collected any comic they could find. The copy had an incredible 9.6 grading and is the highest-graded copy in existence. Somehow, it worked out better for him than anyone else who'd tried it at the time, and Venom's been wavering between good and evil ever since. Thanks to the big guy being all over the place since the Lou Ferrigno, this issue has always been a decent seller. Over at CBCS, there are currently zero 9.8 copies recorded in their census. Since his debut, the not-so-jolly green giant has been in all kinds of media, making fanboys go nuts. Their debut in 1961 helped to usher in a new age of superheroes but combine it with shows like Lost In Space, where it's not just one person on an adventure, but an entire family. A solid copy will net you around $350. If that doesnt sound like a valuable comic to own, then perhaps the second story will Dr. A relic of the old Timely Comics, a young boy is adopted and raised by the Avian Bird People, who equip him with mechanical wings and as an adult sent him back to humanity to combat evil as the Red Raven. Oh, fun fact here: The original X-Men wasn't a hit with fans and was almost cancelled if you can believe that. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for FANTASTIC FOUR COMICS LOT 66 BRONZE AGE COMICS MOST VG-VF at the best online prices at eBay! A 9.2-graded copy also sold for $119,500 in 2006. Be sure to check back as we update the list as new records are set! Loki is using his magic to pit some of Earths Mightiest Heroes against one another. 14 Amazing Spider-Man #41 $28,000 This issue brings us the first appearance of the bulky brute, the Rhino. Or at least a family structure. Also, the highest known grade of this comic, a CGC 9.9, sold in February of 2021, for a whopping $106,350 at ComicLink. This time was to go around the Comics Code and publish more mature-themed stories. . As an X-Men fan, no doubt that Wolverine is one of my favorite characters of all time. As you can already see, 2021 was a crazy year for record-breaking comic sales. That's 12 years ago. The comic features the first appearance of the bat plane, batarang, Julie Madsen and the Monk. The following contains spoilers for Star Wars #32 from Marvel Comics. Things are changing slightly as the MCU grows, so perhaps it's time to pick up some investment comics now. Sep. 12, 2021 saw a $8,400.00 sale of a CGC 9.6 via Heritage Auctions. A Canadian White isas it sounds, a comic book printed on white pages as opposed to the yellow pages of American publishing. So it's no wonder that one with a 9.4 grade sold for $138,000 in 2021, a record-setting price for this prized possession. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. So, pretty important comic, considering the mega success of the franchise, no? So, the first appearance of Thanos, a well-known baddie in the Marvel Universe of comics and the main baddie of the fan-favorite classic event series The Infinity Gauntlet that inspired the Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: End Game. An incredible 9.8-graded copy sold for just a tad over $141,000 in 2015. Luke Skywalker seemingly loses two incredibly valuable items that could forever doom the Jedi -- and the entire galaxy -- in Marvel's Star Wars #32. A fact that might get rectified once the Disney - 20th Century Fox deal is official. But something went awry and Doc was turned into a giant Lizard. The comic book has skyrocketed in value, possibly because of Wonder Woman's resurgence in film and popular culture. Remember, this is as it stands at the time of this writing in December 2021. The most recent prices are also those that I could find. Bruces father tries to intervene, and the criminal shoots them dead. This comic is pretty much all origin story, with Abin Sur of the Green Lantern Corps crashing into the middle of a desert, and while on the throes of death, finds a worthy successor to the Green Lantern in Hal Jordan. Also a very likely chance that this comic should be higher on this list. Remember, this is a 2014 sale. You know you're a '90s kid if the word 'chromium' still gives you tingles. How do you know what's valuable? Its not the first appearance of Archie and the gang, but its the start of one of the most important non-superhero comics in history. We shall see. That certainly holds true for the Fantastic Four. Daredevil was designed by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and Bill Everett. A 9.4 copy is currently for sale on Comic Link for $485,000. Fu Manchu is undeniably a racist Yellow Peril stereotype, and the comic creators may have milked it as good as the racist creator of the character, Sax Rohmer, could have. On top of the important debuts, Wolverine joins the X-Men in this issue, and there's no doubt that his popularity helped to make the 2nd incarnation of the X-Men a success. Marvels take on the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde paradigm begins right here when brilliant scientist Bruce Banner is caught in a gamma ray explosion and is forever altered by becoming a giant rage monster whenever anyone pisses him off.