Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. Bizarrely, the comics former owner was nonother than hollywood legend nicholas cage who, having purchased it for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in 1997, reported it stolen in the year 2000. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc. When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the world. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Most expensive comic book cover, tintin en amerique. Top five most expensive original us comic art sold at auction as of 2020. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. Nevertheless, if you have a pristine copy of this comic hidden in your attic, it might be time to cash it in. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade.
Heres a quick recap of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. After that sale, heritage notes, many experts had speculated that it could be many years before that 2018 record, which had nearly tripled the. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. The sale of the comic book set a world record for the most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction, the auction house said. Flash gordon comic strip art sells for world record amount. It is still possible that there are even more expensive comic books out there waiting to be uncovered. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Bizarrely, the comic s former owner was nonother than hollywood legend nicholas cage who, having purchased it for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in 1997, reported it stolen in the year 2000. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. 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. It is a new record for the most expensive comic book cover. The discrepancy in grades can be due to just a few small defects in the comics appearance. Recently we saw a record breaking auction of original artwork made for a comic book cover in paris.
The comic book went on to sell on comic collector site for over two million dollars. What is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction. The five most expensive comic books sold at auction. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Aug 14, 2018 still, this auction isnt the priciest one to hit the trading card game. We hope you enjoyed our list of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the nearpristine marvel comics no 1 from. Two other copies of the book also raked in big money in the twentieth century. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. From sports memorabilia to cars, people are shelling out some big bucks to be the highest bidders and.
But comic books arent the only crazy expensive things people are selling on the auction site. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Brand new straight from diamond and placed in bag and board. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Herge, who died in 1983, is certainly one of the most important names in the european comicbook tradition. Rare 80year collection of every dc comic book going to auction. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the. Jan 31, 2019 comic connect has made some big splashes in the comic auction market with the recordbreaking sales of comics like an 8.
In 2015, roy lichtensteins nurse became the most expensive work by the artist ever sold at auction. The manuscript was compiled by several artists circa 1500 ce and has 254 folios. From a comic book with the first appearance of superman to someone selling the crypt above marilyn monroes final resting place, we take a look at 10 of the most expensive ebay auctions in history. The pop artist was known for his bold paintings with comic bookstyle themes. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. They are primarily a seller of silver and gold age comics and have tens of thousands of comics to choose from. Herge had a career spanning 40 years with a formidable output, leroy said. The collection includes 44 of the overstreet comic book price guides list of top 100 issues from the golden age of comic books. Jul 21, 2014 the five most expensive comic books sold at auction. Ed jaster, senior vice president at heritage auctions addressed the historic sale in an official press release. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Connecticut river book auction formerly cfa book auction holds list and shelf auctions of good quality, used, rare, and collectible books, ephemera, artwork and other items suitable for internet book dealers, shop owners, museums and individual collectors from across new york and new england. Late last week, heritage auctions completed a public offering of the.
The comic book is known to feature the first appearance of superman and even the cover depicts superman lifting a car. Nov 25, 2019 the auction broke several records, including the most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction, equally making a record at the auction house. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Aug 14, 2015 from a comic book with the first appearance of superman to someone selling the crypt above marilyn monroes final resting place, we take a look at 10 of the most expensive ebay auctions in history. Collection of every dc comic to hit sothebys auction block. Feb 21, 2016 thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction.
If any of these items are sitting in your attic, you could make a lot of money. 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. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. To commemorate the sale, cbr compared it to the current record for a copy of. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the. The quality of the issue proved to be the deciding factor in its value, with several comics in a modern readers collection likely to fall below a 9. Known as the starting point for the renowned comic book powerhouse, the ultrarare comic sold. Ed jaster, senior vice president at heritage, calls it a. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. 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. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. We include new 20192020 record sales and minimum values.
Thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. Aug 12, 2018 take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. Rare 80year collection of every dc comic book going to. Comic connect has made some big splashes in the comic auction market with the recordbreaking sales of comics like an 8. Which are the most expensive comic books in the world. Still, this auction isnt the priciest one to hit the trading card game. The most expensive books in the world readers digest. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. When the auction ended sunday night, the owner of pristine comics in federal way, wash. Becoming the most expensive marvel comic ever sold. League to make it from comic book shelves to the big screen. 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.
Today, christies new york will auction off a copy of john james audubons birds of america, which already holds the title of most valuable printed book in. When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. Apr 26, 20 another copy of the book also held the previous u. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. The auction broke several records, including the most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction, equally making a record at the auction house.
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