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Here Are The 10 Most Expensive Comic Books in the World

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Are you into comic books, or are you just curious how much the most costly ones go for?

So, without further ado, here is a list of the top 20 most expensive comic books in the world.

List of 10 Most Expensive Comic Books?

1. Action Comics #1 – CGC 9.0 – $3.2 Million

Action Comics #1, CGC 9.0, takes the top spot on our list of the most expensive comic books in the world.

It marks the introduction of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s famous Superman, which many fans regard as the “holy grail” of comic collectibles.

While the original comic was only 10 cents at the time, four copies have since sold for more than a million dollars.

This 9.0 CGC-rated copy sold for a whopping $3.2 million dollars in 2014, making it the most expensive comic book in the world!

2. Action Comics #1 – CGC 8.5 – $1.5 Million

This cartoon demonstrates the importance of a CGC rating and the difference half a point can make in the value of a comic book.

While it has the same material as the most expensive comic in the world, it falls short of first place since its grade indicates that it is not in the greatest possible condition. It could include creases or folds on the pages as well as little scuff marks on the cover, all of which make a difference.

3. Amazing Fantasy #15 – $1.1 Million

This 1962 comic book by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee contains another first appearance of Spider-Man.

The web-slinging superhero is one of the world’s most beloved characters, so it’s no wonder that the replica sold at auction for more than a million dollars in 2011.

Amazing Fantasy #15 is the world’s third most expensive comic book!

4. Detective Comics #27 – $1,075 Million

The famous Batman makes his debut appearance in Detective Comics #27.

This is one comic book that I’m sure all comic book fans would want to acquire, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.

In 2010, it was the most expensive book ever sold.

However, there has been much discussion about a hypothetical “better quality issue” being the most valuable comic book in history, but one has yet to be discovered!

5. All-Star Comics #8 – $936,223

All-Star Comics #8 is up next on this list.

This is a significant comic for any Wonder Woman fans out there, as it is her first appearance.

This issue focuses on the Justice Society of America, but it also tells the origin tale of Wonder Woman.

A replica was posted on eBay in 2017 and sold for $936,223.

6. Batman #1 – $567,625.00

The first issue of Batman’s solo series features the debuts of two of his most vexing foes: The Joker and Catwoman.

It is one of just a few comic books in history to have sold over $500,000 since its debut.

One copy sold for almost $500,000 in 2013, making it one of the most expensive comic books in the world!

7. X-Men #1 – $492,937.50

In 2012, the first issue of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s “X-Men” series sold for $492,937.50.

It included the first appearances of mutants such as Cyclops, Beast, and Magneto.

X-Men went on to become a massive success, spawning numerous cartoons and films that were cherished by millions of fans all over the world.

8. Flash Comics #1 – $450,000

Flash Comics #1 sold for the second-highest price ever paid for a comic book in 2010.

Because of its commercial painters and enthusiastic comic book collectors, Edgar Church’s storage procedures, the comic was in great condition for its age.

His collection contains the bulk of the world’s highest-quality Golden Age comics.

9. Tales of Suspense #39 – $375,000

Tales of Suspense, another Stan Lee and Jack Kirby masterpiece, is famed for introducing the world to Iron Man.

Iron Man has undergone several major transformations since his first debut and now appears far cooler than version 1.0.

The comic book sold for $375,000 in 2012, which had a lot to do with the immensely popular Iron Man films starring Robert Downey Jr.

10. Marvel Comics #1 – $350,000

The first issue of Marvel Comics kicks off our top 10 countdown.

This issue introduces many popular superhero characters, including The Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner.

Today, Marvel Comics is simply known as “Marvel,” and it has grown to become one of the world’s largest entertainment organizations.