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. Buying a bookcomic and not reading it would be like buying a painting without looking at it, or a cd without listeni. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Steve dillon is one of my top ten favorite comic book artists, hands down, but whereas his style is right at home in preacher, it. Across the course of those issues and too many tieins and miniseries to count, daredevil has. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. The most expensive comic books in the world, however, will inevitably be the earliest and most historic examples of the medium. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Across the course of those issues and too many tieins and miniseries to count, daredevil has proven to be the most consistently. This was a skybound black friday to cyber monday limited to 250 exclusive in 2012. Daredevil hits a major milestone this week with its 600th issue. The trail leads him into a secret ninja training camp and to the one person even the punisher should fear the heir of the last true ninja.
The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. Serious comic collectors again akin to those in the card genre spend time and mountains of cash at auctions and online distributors attempting. The top 15 most expensive comic books collecting comic books is a lot like collecting baseball cards. Without further ado, here is screen rant s list of the 10 most expensive dc comic books. What is the most expensive punisher comic book now. Ive been reading the punisher for the last 8 years and ive never seen a better story on the character. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. Ghost rider is the comic which was published in 1979 with the main title of death race. Jan 22, 2019 famed crime and comic writer greg ruckas punisher doesnt speak much, but he doesnt have to. Comic book men is a reality television series on amc that is set inside kevin smith s comic book shop jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Mar 28, 2018 daredevil hits a major milestone this week with its 600th issue. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
The other feeling was that the punisher was so violent that we couldnt really give him a regular comic book. The main draw of this series for punisher fans is that it contemplates a new origin for the punisher, that franks persona was created in vietnam and that frank brought it back with him to new york. See values for key punisher comic books here, or have yours appraised free. The third issue of suspense comicsa shortlived horrorthriller titlebecame the most valuable nonsuperhero comic book ever when a. 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. Since the correction, some prices have picked up again. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. During the course of the series, 96 episodes of comic book men aired over seven seasons. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. See more ideas about most expensive comics, comics and comic books. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age.
So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. The idea of this comic was quite horrible but interesting for the people which has provided incredible experience to the readers. Serious comic collectors again akin to those in the card genre spend time and mountains of cash at auctions and online distributors attempting hopefully fruitfully to outbid the competition and walk away proud owner of a hardto. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Find the value of the marvel comic punisher volume 2. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Famed crime and comic writer greg ruckas punisher doesnt speak much, but he doesnt have to.
Sep 26, 2008 collecting comic books is a lot like collecting baseball cards. What is the most expensive punisher comic book now answers. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. During that time, the punisher was one of marvel comics most profitable and wellknown characters and remains. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. Turns out the first appearance of one of the most iconic superheroes is a sound.
Hitting a peak in late 1980s to early 90s, punisher comics have come and gone, but frank castle, the man behind the name, has always held a special place in the hearts of those who love his harsh vigilantism. During garth ennis long run on the punisher, frank castle didnt have too many. Comic book men is set inside jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. 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 could help pay for your retirement. Since then, as the trendline shows, this book has steadily dropped in value and copies in the same grade will now only fetch around 5 grand. Buying a book comic and not reading it would be like buying a painting without looking at it, or a cd without listeni. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. The single most valuable punisher comic is his first appearance, in amazing spiderman 129. Vintage comic books, vintage comics, comic books art, book art, vintage toys, most expensive comics, valuable comic books, nostalgia, transformers art.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. This book, which goes for around 5,000 dollars is a grail for many comics collectors. The best max book to get is the 8th one,widowmaker, in my opinion. If you owned the most rare and expensive comic book, would. The punisher comic books category for a complete list. The list punisher 2009 dark wolverine 2009 2010 darkhawk 1991 1995 darkhold. However, instead of ending the comic book so soon, peter parker, the science guy, concocts some chemicals to fuse ocks metal arms. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Which single issue punisher comics are the most valuable. It was written by the famous comic writer called jim starlin and provided much creative force on it about the captain marvel. We hope you enjoyed our list of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. Punisher comic book price guide sell my comic books.
On comic book day were examining some of the most valuable comic books of all time to. It is still possible that there are even more expensive comic books out there waiting to be uncovered. With so few copies, fans will want one for their collections and they just wont show up. The first appearance of edward nigma aka the riddler, whod turn into one of batmans most interesting arch enemies later played by frank gorshin. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. The punisher has vowed to bring justice to iris green. For many heroes and villains, public interest waxes and wanes, and the punisher is one antihero who has had plenty of ups and downs. It is the most expensive comic book of the world ever sold as it was sold.
An excellently written war comic that delves into the motivations behind the punishers war on crime, this is a must read punisher tale. American comic book series is a best comic book that was introduced in the world in 1938. One, its the issue right after spidey got his own book. For example, with no more than 100 copies left in the world, a nearmint copy of action comics no. Pages from the book of sins 1992 deadpool kills the marvel universe again 2017 deadpool vs. The 10 most expensive comicbooks ever movies empire. Karen and william are correct, and cpg is a good online reference, yes.
Comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. The chart below shows pricing trends of actual sales anyone can research on my site. I can think of no earthly reason why i would spend money on a work of art and then deprive myself of the pleasure of enjoying it. Steve dillon is one of my top ten favorite comic book artists, hands down, but whereas his style is right at home in preacher, it feels a bit too cartoony here. I love preacher, but applying that approach to the punisher is at most a cool experiment, but i wouldnt take it too seriously. The punisher was named the 19th greatest comic book character of all time by movie magazine empire, saying that he is the grimmest and most compelling of characters and praising the punisher max series. Punisher for all the variations of the subject on the site. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Jun 01, 2001 i love preacher, but applying that approach to the punisher is at most a cool experiment, but i wouldnt take it too seriously. Asked in comics who are the most common comic book villains. I have a collection of old comic books ranging from superman to iron man, years ranging from 1967 to 1990i am needing to know how much they are worthi also have a marvel transformers head masters vol.