Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s. It wasnt a bestseller when it was released in 1925 with only. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Army ants, dinoriders, food fighters and more top our list of all the 80s toy lines most collectors havent thought about in. These are titles i loved that never made it past 89. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel. The 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby is a serious rarity in quality condition, so much so in fact that a cgc 9. Rare eastman and laird book, photocopied and stapled. Click one of the price boxes below to see our separate articles on these rare issues. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today.
Valuable marvel comics you may have in your closet looper. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books. Steve foxe writes comics, comics journalism and licensed childrens books. 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. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s.
His first comic book though actually was a propaganda piece, releasing right in the thick of 1941, where the captain spends 45 pages beating up nazis. I have about six comic boxes with mostly 80 s and 90s era comics. Despite readers suffering from mutant fatigue, marvel powered on through multiple books. The man of steel, a sixissue comic book limited series written and penciled by john byrne, inked by dick giordano and published by dc comics, debuts. There were some important books released during this period with some important characters making their debuts and also the subject matter of comics. Lots of people hoarded marvel comics from the 1980s, so this book cant be considered rare. With silver age 1956 1969 comic books demanding such high prices, one way of making a shrewd investment is to look for books that fall within the next age of comic books the bronze age 1970 1980. There are many epic comic book collections out there, but few have garnered intrigue and infamy quite like the ian levine collectionalleged to be one of the few complete collections of dcs. Why i loved the 80s 30 titles that lived and died in the decade of excess. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important.
The market is a fickle beast and sometimes comic books shoot up in value for a time and then come crashing down. He is the editor of paste s comic section and lives in. The idea here is to find the best stories, not the best writerartist runs i. Step back and enjoy the most collectible books of the decade. The miniseries was designed to revamp the superman. Unfortunately, with mass printing and kids taking better care of their comics, few books from the 1980s will reach the multimillion dollar price tag anytime soon. Why i loved the 80s 30 titles that lived and died in the. Find out how to know if you have a valuable comic book on your hands based on its. I am guessing the comic only had the rights to the villains likeness, cause he is the only one who looks exactly like the actor from the film the art here isnt bad at all. If this was in color with a production value of todays comics it would be insane. How about comic collectibles and cgcgraded comic books you cant find in any stores.
So needless to say, the 90s had to be good, since most of the talent in the 80s. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. Rare 80year collection of every dc comic book going to. However, there are many comic books from the 80s that are valued in the hundreds of dollars. Englishs i melt with you, the plimsouls, and an array of other 80s songs. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. This is more often the case with newer comic books. Mainstream books like xfactor, new mutants, spiderman, superman, etcfrom the 1980stoday are extremely common and easy to come by, and therefore, not usually rare or desirable. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. January, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1980s key. In the 1980s and early 1990s, the comics industry experienced a. Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade.
Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. Rare comic books, comic book covers, comic book heroes, comic. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Wether they were mini series that ran their course or just plain.
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. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. Prices are approximate to within a small margin, as currencies fluctuate. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Rare and vintage comic books for collectors and fans. Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money.
So did other popular characters like betty and jughead. If you enjoy this video and want to know about more rare comics. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. 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.
The books have to be in an excellent condition and even the slightest of damage can lower its price. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. Extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection. Everyones favorite comic book teenager debuted in a 6page story near the end of this issue called introducing archie. Even if every indicator below is met, the comic book still might not be worth much of anything. The 3 most valuable 80s comics are they in your garage. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list.
Back in the 60s and before, kids treated their comics. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics justice league. Its long been the most expensive comic book published in the 1980s. The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. Despite being awesome, your 80s and 90s funnybooks are pretty much. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s october 6, 2017 in april 2017, canadian economist mark carney proudly declared, what a difference a decade makes. Im dedicating this article to the best comic book stories 0f the 80s. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. There are many other hulk appearances for collectors to seek out, but the ones pictured above are the only really rare comic books with hulk. Scott fitzgeralds the great gatsby with the original dust jacket is one of those rare books to track down.
Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics. Dc comic books, marvel comic books, and action comics are some of the rarest comic books to look for that are worth a fortune. Cover for captain america marvel, 1968 series direct edition rare comic. A rare vintage comic book featuring one of supermans first adventures. Also, for a character thats been around 30 years, the only comic book series.