First comic book to sell for 2 million

Nov 17, 2017 a wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Breaking the two million dollar mark with its astounding cgc rating of 9. In contast, the first issue of new mutants is in great supply and fewer people want one. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. As fans throng to new york comic con, these comic books. 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. As fans throng to new york comic con, these comic books sell. Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. This list includes comic books that have sold at least 100 million copies. Many people would like the first superman comic, but only a few exist.

The first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 xmen no. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Heres a quick recap of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The companys publications unit, which is based in new york, produces about 50 comicbook titles a month under the marvel name, with a circulation of 7. The comic featured supermans debut and it originally sold for only 10 cents. They are separated because the sales figures of these publication formats are not directly. Feb 23, 2010 created by american writer jerry siegel and illustrated by canadian artist, joe shuster, he was our first flying superhero. Created by american writer jerry siegel and illustrated by canadian artist, joe shuster, he was our first flying superhero. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. The comic book auction house sold the piece for the mindboggling price on monday, but this is not the first time they auctioned off such precious items.

Aug 25, 2014 a rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Common categories of collectibles include antiques, toys. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. Its rare to find a nearmint condition of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. The book was auctioned by highend comic collectible auction house comic connect, which has now sold 4. Free grading, free listings on and on ebay, no hidden fees. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated collector darren adams, with. What was the first american novel to sell one million.

Working with a dealer or being able to assess a collections physical condition can be a good way to get the best deal, especially if youre willing to be patient. Feb 28, 2010 the idea hit me last week after a 1938 action comics no. Collection of every dc comic to hit sothebys auction block. Jul 26, 2012 the first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 xmen no. While sites like ebay or sell my comic books can be good, you might be able to get a slightly better deal in person. This page provides lists of bestselling comic book series to date. If any of these items are sitting in your attic, you could make a lot of money. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Jamess story, which found its first readers as a piece of twilightinspired fan fiction, took just 11 weeks to pass the million marker it has now sold 1,162,637 copies, according to book. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Even firstedition harry potter books are now selling in the sixfigures, and they were produced within most of our lifetimes.

Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or garage sale are published by marvel or dc. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated collector darren adams, with his rarest of comic books, in his washington. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. What was the first american novel to sell one million copies. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. A rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Before spiderman became the star of multiple comic books. It includes japanese manga, american comic books, and european comics. Todd mcfarlane, creator of the book spawn, has the record for highest selling book of all time. Or read our free, online comic book price guides, focusing on each character, to determine their current market value.

The book was auctioned by highend comic collectible auction house comic connect, which has now sold 4 of the 5 comic books to break the. The series are listed according to the highest sales estimates as reported in reliable sources. Rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices. There are three separate lists, for three different comic book publication formats. A collectible is an item that is worth far more than it was originally sold for because of its rarity andor popular demand. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. The red badge of courage gone with the wind uncle toms cabin tom sawyer skip. The red badge of courage gone with the wind uncle toms cabin tom sawyer skip question ask a friend.