Top 10 Most Valuable Comic Books In The World

#10 Amazing Fantasy No.15

Best known as the title that introduced the popular superhero character Spider-Man in 1962. It was published by Marvel Comics.

Approximate value in mint condition: $210,000

#9 Flash Comics #1

Published in 1940, and featuring the Flash, this comic is so rare, as it was only produced in very small quantities and issue number 2 was re-named “Whiz Comics”.

Approximate value in mint condition: $290,000

#8 More Fun Comics No.52

The Spectre first appeared in the issue dated February 1940. More Fun Comics was the first publication of the company that would become DC Comics. It was also the first comic book series to feature solely original material rather than reprints of newspaper strips.

Approximate value in mint condition: $300,000

#7 Batman No.1

This was the first comic book solely about Batman. It included Robin, and was published in the spring of 1940.

Approximate value in mint condition: $350,000

#6 Detective Comics No.1

Originally an anthology comic, published in March 1937. It went on to feature Batman and Superman.

Approximate value in mint condition: $405,000

#5 Marvel Comics No.1

This was the first Marvel Comic that introduced us to the Human Torch and other heroes, dated October 1939.

Approximate value in mint condition: $420,000

#4 All-American Comics No.16

The Green Lantern first featured in this comic from 1939. Not only is this a significant comic, but also a very scarce one.

Approximate value in mint condition: $430,000

#3 Superman No.1

The first comic devoted to Superman, from 1939. It was reprinted from the original Action Comics story. If you bought one then and still have it, I’m sure you’ll agree it was the best 10 cent you ever spent.

Approximate value in mint condition: $670,000

#2 Detective Comics No.27

The first book to feature Batman. It used to sell for 10 cents when it was published in 1939.

Approximate value in mint condition: $1,380,000

#1 Action Comics No.1

The first ever issue of Action Comics also featured the first ever appearance of Superman, published June, 1938.

It is the most expensive comic book in the world.

Approximate value in mint condition: $1,390,000

Data from Telegraph/NYTimes

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