This is because collectors tend to stay away from brittle books as they are starting to deteriorate. Or the better question would be; why are there comics from the 90s that have value while the majority are worthless? There are many copies higher than the CGC 5.0 we have listed (sold in 2019), but only a higher 5.5 has sold since (102k in 2020). The Billy Wright Pedigree CGC 8.0 copy (single highest graded) sold for only 48k in 2012. January 12, 2017. . Among collectors, the pairing of Lee and the X-Men further established the mental association of a big talent on a popular book equaling a good product, which led to a string of new short-lived titles with big-name creators. The hero would become popular with comic fans and would make appearances in Marvel movies. There are also a few other variants for 145 that have some value (see our next entry for one). Captain America 2. G.I. Note that a CGC 3.0 just sold for $95k in 2022, meaning the CGC 9.2 we have listed is probably well into 7 figures today. The book still reads like manga, however. The last CGC 9.8 sold in 2012 for 492k, so the price is outdated. The Power Rangers (called Super Sentai in Japan) were extremely popular in the 1990s and this features the first USA comic book appearance of the team. When first published in 1939, the book only cost $0.10. Adventure Comics 40 was published after New York World's Fair Comics 1939 (making that issue the technical first appearance of the Sandman character). First Silver Age Appearance of Captain America. This comic book was released by Marvel as a promo for the original 1996, Resident Evil video game. Any opinions we offer are for entertainment purposes only. Many people remove the outer cover from the comic and attempt to sell it as the authentic edition. The Promise Collection copy of this book (price listed below) once again shattered previous records. This issue has the first appearance of Hellboy in a black and white preview. A good example of this would be New Mutants 98. Available Stock Want List eBay (27) CGC Census Cover by Todd McFarlane. This allows this book to be relatively valuable when compared to most 90s comics. The newsstand version is more valuable due to a lower print run. The record sale is held by a CGC-graded 8.0 copy (Mile High pedigree). Thus, the 1968 SS Convertible at 2,286 is the rarest of them all during the first three years (66-67-68) of Chevelle SS396 mass production. The print runs were lower. Note that there are a few versions of this cover with different logos and all have some value, but this version has the most worth. The highest sale was in 2018, but there are higher-graded copies such as the Billy Wright Pedigree CGC 8.0, which sold in 2013 for 203k. Pool views at Diana Jenkins $125 million dollar estate Chris. This sales data for Motion Pictures Funnies 1 is a bit deceiving. This book features the fourth cover appearance of Superman (showing that he's more powerful than a locomotive). A CBCS 9.6 sold in 2015 for 215k (as you can see the more recent CGC 9.4 copy completely shattered that sale). The Marvel Collectible Classics series was released in 1998 and features chrome cover reprints of many popular Marvel comics. First Appearance of Barry Allen (the Flash). Here we will narrow the mountain of comic books that have been published and try to figure out the king of comics in regards to value. 25 - Preacher #1 (April 1995) Vertigo/DC Comics Are you a fan of AMC's Preacher? The comic just looks like the perfect start to the character (created by William Marston). Fantastic Four . It features a pretty iconic cover to boot. The gold variant cover for the 1994 Malibu Comics Mortal Kombat series. This issue has Thanos start his quest to obtain all the infinity gems. We are a longtime comic book buyer and purchase collections of all sizes, ages, and values. Many of the sellers will call us hoping they hit the jackpot, and we have to constantly be the bearer of bad news (this can be one of the most difficult parts of being a comic book dealer). Lately, it seems to sell for between $500-600. This issue has the first appearance of the villain Livewire (out of DC continuity). The front of each card depicted either Super Heroes, Super Villains, Rookies, Famous Battle, Most Valuable Comics or Team pictures, while the back included a small fact file, including Wins and Losses. Released towards to end of the Marvel run of GI Joe, this also features a lower print run and has an homage to Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man 1 as well as interior McFarlane art. The character is another popular indy darling among the comic community. Marvel Comics 1 currently sits at number 5 among the highest-selling comics of all time. An underrated comic for a long while, this features the first appearances of many popular characters that would shine in the Black Panther and Marvel movies. This variant is similar to The Amazing Spider-Man variant we mentioned earlier. The simple answer is supply way exceeded the demand. The Promise Collection CGC 9.2 sold for the record price (price listed below), but there is a higher 9.4 that hasn't gone up for sale in almost 20 years. And once you have pulled those 20 comics out of the collection, you'll still have 980 comics that have almost no value (and will just take up space). This cover has become a meme within the comic book collecting community as it can be interpreted in several ways. The problem is that this reprint is much bigger than the original, so it can be easy to spot, especially if you're looking at it in person (it can be tougher online, depending on the pictures). Another limited edition variant cover. Check the upper left corner for the printing number (the 2nd and 3rd have roman numerals II or III). Lady Death has become one of the more popular characters over the years with many variant covers and mini-series titles. This is also a later issue in the run, making it difficult to find due to the low print distribution. Note that the sold CGC 8.0 has since been regraded by CGC and received a new grade of 8.5. Note that the characters make a cameo appearance in the previous issue. This article specifically focuses on Malibu's history in relation to Marvel Comics, namely those subjects related to the Ultraverse and the Genesis Universe. We can provide any opinion/appraisal you might need free of charge. The reason that this book made the list is that recently a CGC 9.8 copy (single highest graded) sold for a record-shattering price (which seems to be the trend with Spider-Man comics). Despite that, it remains a very valuable book in high grades that can rival even some major Golden Age comics. The comic itself is also slightly different from the regular edition. Here we see a What If story where May Parker, daughter of Peter Parker becomes Spider-Girl. The Invincible Iron Man (1968) No. Sonic the Hedgehog 13 The Pacific Coast copy listed below sold in 2012, so the price is probably a fraction of what the book is worth today. There are also plenty more potential 9.8s out there that haven't been graded. An easier way to verify its authenticity is to have an expert check and verify if the sketch inside the comic is legit (the sketches can be hard to fake). This is mostly because of the recent Promise Collection sale of this book that once again broke all sales records by a mile. Those have no chance of being the most valuable comics in the world since there are so many of them. This issue also has cross-appeal with fans of the Transformers toys, movies, and TV shows. No one thought they would be valuable in the future, so many people did not save them. This reprints the first issue of the 1991 Jim Lee X-Men series. Avengers 4 is another common Silver Age comic that has sold for very strong prices in the highest grades. Both versions have about the same value. Please note that the comic needs to be the newsstand (which has the date next to the barcode) AND the 2nd print (the 2nd print says "New Robin Issue" at the top). If you have something rare like Action Comics 1, you can easily negotiate with them and get them to charge you the minimum fee. Captain America 118 $ 631 max 254 found . Other decades will be covered in upcoming blogs. Even though 90s keys have some value, they may have a ceiling due to the supply. This is because the book is considered to be a key. This comic book would be the inspiration for the Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe series almost 20 years later. On average CGC 4.5 condition books will sell for between $3-4k. Why Are 1990s Comic Books Worth So Little? Record Sale: $43,000 (unverified), $9,000 (verified) Minimum Value: $3,000. Malibu Comics (Comic Book Publisher) Comic Book Value and Price Guide . Malibu Comics Entertainment, Inc. (also known as Malibu Graphics) was an American comic book publisher active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, best known for its Ultraverse line of superhero titles. This issue begins the Sonic the Hedgehog series from Archie Publications. Second Appearance of Wonder Woman (1st Cover). Fantastic Four 5 has the first appearance of one of the most popular supervillains in Marvel, Doctor Doom. Early Sonic Appearance. You're most likely sitting on something very expensive. This comic book features the first appearance of the Incredible Hulk by Stan Lee. If you need any personal opinions (for entertainment purposes only) on your collection of comic books, be sure to give us a call, text, or email and we can provide opinions completely free of charge. Please note that the other printings of this issue have little to no value. It was sold for $2.6 million in an auction. More Key Comic Books of 1992. Unlike the previous 2 examples of Spawn 1, this book can actually be considered rare as there aren't many copies with this error. The answer is slightly complicated, but for the most part, comic books from the 80s and 90s will never be the most valuable comics in the world UNLESS they are major keys that are graded 9.9 or 10 as those can be pretty tough to come by. We don't want someone with an ungraded copy of a modern key (ex: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars 8) to think they are sitting on comic worth 5 or 6 figures when it's barely worth a few hundred dollars. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans! Also, the starting/ending dates for each era can be debated. When comics started to be published in the 1980s thru the 1990s, a collectors market began and many would save them with the hopes that the value would go up. The regular versions of Darker Image are mostly worth nothing (except the Platinum), but this red ashcan has a good amount of value due to its limited run. This issue features a great Jim Lee cover, making it even more demanded by collectors. The highest-graded copy (listed below) was sold in 2005, meaning that if the same copy went up for sale today, then it would likely get multiples of that price. Star Wars #1 35c Edition It's hardly a surprise that the original Star Wars comic has turned out to be a collector's dream grab. Most opened ones will only be worth around 10 - 20. Make sure the issue has the poster before selling it. This issue has a lower print run and is essential to finish your Conan set. Squirrel Girl has become a somewhat beloved character by Marvel fans, and this comic book features her first appearance. However, look out for special or rare Tamagotchis, as these can still fetch 80 - 100 in some online auctions! The reason it made the list is that it has sold for very strong prices when in high grades, even though it is relatively common. Please note that the regular cover isn't worth as much. This issue features the start of the classic Weapon X storyline by Barry Windsor Smith. This is a harder-to-find recalled comic from 1999. The 2nd and 3rd prints of this issue aren't as valuable as the 1st print but still have some value. The newsstand edition of ASM 400 also has some value. The Bronze Age of comics went from 1970 thru 1983. In the end, there needs to be demand to match the massive supply. There are 3 copies graded higher on the CGC census. This comic book has also caught the attention of collectors as it features a hilarious naked jump rope cover that was used as a joke to combat low sales. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures 71, 72, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Winter Special 11. Also, note that OUR GUIDES SHOULD NOT BE USED AS INVESTMENT ADVICE. This is arguably the least desirable of the series. Hellboy's first appearance can be debated by fans, and this is one of those that has many fans conflicted. 40: There is also 1 CGC 9.4 on the census, but it has not gone up for sale publically. This was the first insight into Wolverine's origin and the issue has recently caught the attention of collectors. This is arguably the most desirable of the series with a reprint of the first Venom, Amazing Spider-Man 300. There aren't any private sales listed here as those aren't always reliable (we only use public sales data). There just aren't many of these out there, and even when a low-grade or restored copy goes up for sale it will sell for a good amount. This was because the original shield design resembled another patriotic superhero at the time, Shield Wizard. This is why many dealers will shy away from buying collections of 90s comics (most prefer 1930s-1970s comics). There are currently 5 CGC 9.8 copies on the census (highest graded). Here we see superheroes similar to Batman and Superman with one big difference. Issue #1B Prime (1993 1st Series) #1B Published Jun 1993 by Malibu . The next question we get asked all the time is: will modern comic books ever be as valuable as Golden Age comics? A popular comic series by the talented Terry Moore. It also has an ad for Superman 1, as well as the first appearance of Ultra-Humanite (see our next entry for more on him), which makes it even more desirable among collectors. It was money. That being said, what makes a 1990s comic valuable? The record sale was in 2017, but there's a 9.8 copy for sale on the Comiclink exchange for $475k. They may trend up at times, but in general, they'll never be as valuable as older comics, because the demand just can't keep up with the supply. The 9.0 (sold for 281k in 2012) and 8.5 copies would most likely approach 7 figures today. While most versions of this comic don't have any value, the platinum foil variant of this book has some value since it features the first (non-preview) appearance of the Maxx. An example of this would be Incredible Hulk 181. However, the CGC census can be a rarity gauge for Golden Age comics as most books have already been found and graded, especially if they are significant. Please note that there is another Harbinger 0 that was not a mail-away, which does not have any value. Please note that there are counterfeits of the first print, so please be cautious when purchasing/selling. Most comic books can't check off even one of these, making them worthless on the aftermarket. Note that due to market volatility, we have decided to remove all prices from our guides. Malibu Sun (1991) #13 Published May 1992 by Malibu . It was always worth good money, but lately, it's gotten a major price boost. Anything after is considered modern. Note that there are no recent sales for anything in a higher grade for this book. The Marvel Collectible Classics series was released in 1998 and features chrome cover reprints of many popular Marvel comics. The first solo ongoing title for the Deadpool character. It will most likely shatter the current record price. Showcase 4 is essentially the beginning of the Silver Age of superheroes and brings back the superhero trend (before this only Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman had regular titles still being published). The most that a copy of Marvel Comics #1 ever sold for was $226,000. Today, you can buy or sell it for $1 million. This features the writing of Joe Kelly who would give birth to the wise-cracking, whacky Deadpool we all know. Take a look at these comics that are flying under most collectors' radars. Brave and the Bold 28 recently sold for a record $750k in a private sale (confirmed by CGC). This is the first appearance of Dawn by Joseph Michael Linsner. If you feel like you've found something on the most valuable comics list, then you need to take things slow. Please note that the regular purple webbing version of this cover does not have any value. This issue features a story and artwork from co-creator John Tobias. CGC has even begun to recognize the newsstand version as an actual variant. Please note that the 2nd print has a completely different cover, but also has some value. Always remember to do thorough research before buying or selling comics or any collectibles. This is also interesting, because the people who spent scores of money on Prophet 1 and other overprinted books may have spent over 20k on those books which turned out to be nearly complete losses on the other hand. There are MANY reprints of these comics, and most of them have little to no value. . RARE & VALUABLE '90's Comic Books You Might Still Have! This independent title can be tough to find for fans of Ethan Van Sciver's artwork. While the cover doesn't make it seem like it, All-Star Comics 8 is extremely important as it features the first appearance of Wonder Woman. The CGC 9.0 copies of Action Comics 1 may break all previous comic sales records if they were to come to market today, but it's hard to say for sure. Avoid high expenses by only grading the potentially valuable and rare comic books in your collection. First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1st Print). There are currently 2 CGC 9.8 copies on the census. This issue features the first appearance of the new Black Widow in a cameo before her appearance in the Black Widow title we mentioned earlier. The Ultraverse is the shared universe of the characters of Malibu Comics, originally known as the Megaverse. Notable titles published by Malibu included The Men in Black, Ultraforce, and Night Man.. It also has early artwork from Greg Horn. This is the limited edition red webbing variant cover for Sensational Spider-Man 0. It is important you. Note that this character isn't the same as Hal Jordan who would be introduced almost 20 years later. NOTE THAT THIS ARTICLE IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Answer (1 of 2): Most comics from that period nowadays cost between $1 to $50. This book features the third cover appearance for Superman and rarely goes up for sale. Cyclops 9. The reason Superman 75 isn't worth much is that the character came back within a year, so the comic isn't important. The answer has a few parts. This issue features an early appearance of Harley Quinn (out of DC continuity) as well as a great cover. 4. 1) Image is a United States comic book publisher. The highest sold copy was from the recent Promise Collection. 1-9, Amazing Spiderman 802 Comicbookrealm/elite Virgin Variant Signed Cbcs 9.6, Electric Black: Dark Caravan #1 - Signed By Rich Woodall - Coa Included, Devil Within #1 - Sdcc Emily Pearson Variant - 73/74, Walking Dead #1 - Ww Variant - Signed By Michael Cho - Coa Included, Justice League Of America #32 (1964) * 5.5 Fn- * Dc Comics, Count Draco Knuckleduster #1 - Signed By Joseph Schmalke & Peter Goral - Coa, World War Hulk Tie-in Tpb Set/lot+promos-x-men/frontline/incredible Hercules-oop, Devil Within #1 - Sdcc Emily Pearson Variant - 72/74, Descender By Jeff Lemire-complete First Print 4 Volume Set/lot-dustin Nguyen. Rare Comics. VH1 ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 Gold Flat CGC/CBCS 9.8 (Sold for $525 in 2014) 6. While the market was hurt, quite badly, comics survived and eventually recovered. The competition is fierce. In the '90s, Marvel bought Malibu Comics and its Ultraverse, an up-and-coming superhero world, and merged it with its own iconic heroes. Aquaman wouldn't get much recognization in the Golden Age as he was too similar to the Sub Mariner, but he would later go on to become one of the more iconic DC characters. This is because a recent Promise Collection copy of Crime Does Not Pay 24 shattered all previous records. There is one 9.9 copy that is most likely worth 7 figures. Marvel Collectible Classics: Spider-Man 2, Reprints Spider-Man 1 from Todd McFarlane. The company's headquarters was in Calabasas, California.Malibu was initially publisher of record for . This comic book has the first appearance of Cable by Rob Liefeld and Todd Mcfarlane. The 90s character wouldn't be well-received due to the Clone Saga's reputation, but today he is very popular among 90s Spider-Man fans. Or if people did save them, then the books would be in bad condition due to constant use and handling by kids who didn't know any better. This insert has recently gone up in price due to collectors recognizing it as the first comic book appearance of the character. The red and blue logo variants for the Maxx 1/2 by Wizard were sold through Wizard's website for $50 but seemed to be limited to only about 10 copies each making them extremely rare. Featuring the return of Batgirl after a long absence from the DC Universe, this version has Cassandra Cain take the mantle. This is essentially the end of the long, Marvel Comics run on Conan the Barbarian. The character would be a popular 1990s character and leader of the X-Force. This makes the comic extremely important/significant. Phoenix 12. It also wasn't widely distributed or sold on newsstands. This one-shot explores the origins of Kitana and Mileena from the Mortal Kombat series. Available Stock Want List Contents Another must-have for any Sonic collectors. There is a Dynamic Forces variant that is more valuable as well as another variant. Another comic that has great cross-appeal with video game collectors. Issues 2-5 of the series also have some value. The comic has cooled off but may go back up with the next season of the Loki TV show. However, those have not come up for sale in almost 15 years. One of the more popular comic books to come out of the 1990s, this issue has the first appearance of the wise-cracking Deadpool, which was created as a parody of DC's Deathstroke. You might be wondering why we only added the first appearance of the Riddler and not other first appearances (ex: Detective Comics 40, 58, 66, 69, 168). ALSO, DO NOT ASK US FOR INVESTMENT ADVICE. The Marvel Collectible Classics series was released in 1998 and features chrome cover reprints of many popular Marvel comics. All of these factors bubbled and led to the crash of the comic book market at the end of the 1990s, with a few companies going out of business and Marvel and DC barely holding on. There are 3 CGC 8.5 copies on the census (highest graded) and one recently sold for 72k in 2020, which seems low when compared to even Silver Age Marvel keys. The book just keeps going up in price and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. There is a major stigma against restored comics in the collecting community, so even if your book only has a small amount of color touch, then the value will be greatly affected. Nick Fury 6. The last one sold in 2021 (Promise Collection). If you feel like your comic looks good, then you need to check next for restoration. 30 Fantastic Four #3 (1962) $38,000 Marvel's first family was and always has been the Fantastic Four. That makes it the fourth-most valuable comic book, barely losing the third-place spot to Action Comics 1 (which sold for 3.4 million dollars). (I specify mass production for a reason. Captain America Comics 1 features the first appearance of Captain America. This is a rare Golden Age comic book that features a WWII holocaust cover, making it very desirable among not only comic fans, but history collectors. An example of this is Action Comics 1. This has a lower print run, so it can sell for a lot when it goes up for sale. While there is an active debate about Gambit's first appearance, this is a milestone book of the 90s. The first appearance of the sometimes underappreciated New Warriors team. This limited variant features an all-gold cover and is the first solo title for the popular X-Men character. The highest sale was in 2018, but there are higher-graded copies such as the Billy Wright Pedigree CGC 8.0, which sold in 2013 for 203k. The highest sale was for a CGC 9.2 copy in 2022 (absolutely shattering previous records), but there are 2 CGC 9.6 copies on the census that would likely fetch over 2 million dollars if they went up for sale today. 1. Malibu imprints included Aircel Comics and Eternity Comics. Whiz Comics 1 is labeled as issue 2 but is the first issue. The CGC 9.4 listed below (the single highest graded) was sold in 2022, which is up from a $936k sale in 2017. The 1970 Chevelle SS was ready . The people who were left holding the bag were the investors who purchased boxes of the 80s and 90s comics for cover price. While the regular edition of this comic book has a large print run, this is the limited edition variant cover that features Magneto pulling the Adamantium out of Wolverine's body. Please note that the other ashcans aren't as valuable, but still have some worth. There are 3 CGC 9.6 copies on the census (no sales data). Note that there are currently 6 CGC 9.6 copies on the census, but the last one sold in 2014, so today's price is most likely much higher.
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