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The most expensive comic book in history remains the first issue of action comics published in 1938 in which superman makes his debut. The issue by jerry siegel and joe shuster is now the worlds most expensive comic, surpassing an action comics no. 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. Whether they grew up obsessed with the action filled storylines, or they become acquainted with the hobby at an older age comics books can open readers up to a whole new world. What is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction. Children dressed up in costume examine comic books for sale in samara, russia. The ongoing comic book series was created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1962. The top 10 most expensive books ever sold used since hundreds of years ago, books are probably the most important step in mankinds evolution. The most expensive comic books ever sold completeset. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. In 2015, roy lichtensteins nurse became the most expensive work by the artist ever sold at auction. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the nearpristine marvel comics no 1 from. Darren adams, the seller, actually started the bidding at just ninetynine cents. This prayer book was bought by kerry stokes, an australian businessman, from an auction at christies new.
The auction broke several records, including the most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction, equally making a record at the auction house. 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. Jul 21, 2014 the five most expensive comic books sold at auction. From the papyrus scrolls used in the ancient egypt and the manuscripts in the monasteries of the middle ages, books evolved into what we know today and even appeared more and more in digital form. The five most expensive comic books sold at auction youtube. The five most expensive comic books sold at auction. The manuscript was compiled by several artists circa 1500 ce and has 254 folios. Apr 15, 2018 the incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. Thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. 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.
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. It is still possible that there are even more expensive comic books out there waiting to be uncovered. On thursday, february 18, heritage auctions auctioned off a certified guaranty company cgc graded 9. The incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. 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. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age.
When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Ed jaster, senior vice president at heritage, calls it a. Despite the hefty price tag, its still not the most expensive comic book ever sold. Jan 05, 2018 the most expensive comic book of all time.
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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. The prices that such books can bring are staggering and you may be surprised to learn how much book enthusiasts were willing to pay at auction for the worlds most expensive books ever sold. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world business. The sale set a world record for the most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction. After that sale, heritage notes, many experts had speculated that it could be many years before that 2018 record, which had nearly tripled the. Not to mention an auction house record as the most expensive comic book ever. The 20 most expensive paintings in the world 2020 wealthy. When the auction ended sunday night, the owner of pristine comics in federal way, wash. Breaking the two million dollar mark with its astounding cgc rating of 9. 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.
Rare 80year collection of every dc comic book going to auction. The book itself was more than 3 feet in length because. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. The sale made untitled the highest price ever paid for a piece of art created after 1980. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it.
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