Reprints Uncanny X-Men 141, 142, Classic Claremont, Byrne Story. 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. This also has a lower print run. This issue begins the Sonic the Hedgehog series from Archie Publications. The difference between a high-grade and low-grade copy can be exponential. The character would be a popular 1990s character and leader of the X-Force. Note that the comics listed may sell for higher when in better grades (please see our grading guide if you want to learn how to grade), but it's always good to keep your expectations low when selling comics online. Note that the character first appears in the Superman Animated Series before the comic. All-American Comics 16 features the first appearance of the Green Lantern of the Golden Age (Alan Scott). The Marvel Collectible Classics series was released in 1998 and features chrome cover reprints of many popular Marvel comics. This is the very hard-to-find holographic variant for the 1994 Malibu comics Mortal Kombat series. This comic isn't worth as much as Sensation Comics 1 or All-Star Comics 8, but it features an iconic cover and is a must for any fan of Wonder Woman. Avoid high expenses by only grading the potentially valuable and rare comic books in your collection. The debut issue of Justice League of America was published in 1960 and it featured the debuts of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and Aquaman, who teamed up to stop a rampaging alien starfish. The first appearance of the sometimes underappreciated New Warriors team. We should note that the CGC census (as well as the CBCS population report) isn't always a good indicator of the rarity when it comes to modern comics. Lists which rank by individual sales from specific dates are inherently inaccurate - a sale which may have occurred a few years . Why Are 1990s Comic Books Worth So Little? This issue has a very low print run and can be very hard to find. NOTE THAT THIS ARTICLE IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This features the 1st solo Hellboy appearance. This is the harder-to-find, platinum variant which was not as widely available as the regular edition of this comic. When it does go up for sale, it can command some big money. Therefore, I could only pick up tidbits here and there within the pages of Wizard magazine, and a few other sparse sources. 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. First Silver Age Appearance of Captain America. We did notice something about 90s key issues, such as ASM 361. In general, any of the original Marvel Comics are quite rare and valuable but Issue #1 is the rarest. It's still worth a good amount of money, but a fraction of what the unrestored copy sells for. This is essentially the end of the long, Marvel Comics run on Conan the Barbarian. The most reliable valuation system is the numerical grading below used by reputable companies . 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. Those 13 copies that are higher than 9.8 have a chance of being worth a good amount in the future, but it's tough to say if they will ever be as valuable as most Golden and Silver Age mega keys. The CGC 9.4 listed below sold in 2021, however, there is a Mile High Pedigree CGC 9.6 copy that hasn't come on the market in almost 20 years (sold for $126k in 2002). It also won't list errors or newsstand editions unless they are well-known in the comic community. Unrestored copies of this comic don't go up for sale often, but when they do, they'll turn heads. That being said, what makes a 1990s comic valuable? In the end, there needs to be demand to match the massive supply. Join Today! The Silver Age of comics went from 1955 thru 1970 (starting at the Comics Code Authority and ending with Jack Kirby leaving Marvel). Marvel Family 1 makes the list because the Promise Collection copy (CGC graded 9.4) sold for a record $186k in 2021. 19,903 views Mar 24, 2021 Many comic books from the '90s suffered from being overproduced and have thus killed the market. This issue features a classic Wonder Woman cover from the popular artist Brian Bolland. While Archie 1 doesn't feature the first appearance of the character (see Pep Comics 22 for the first appearance of Archie), it would be the first ongoing title for Archie. Still, most of the books on this list will fetch a few hundred dollars on eBay at best, assuming you can find any of them. Please note that the regular edition looks similar to the gold variant, so check the back cover where the bar code would be to see if it is the limited edition version. This caused the final issues to have lower prints and become more valuable on the aftermarket. There are currently 3 CGC 9.6 copies on the census (highest graded). More Fun Comics 73 features the first appearances of not only one iconic character but three. That doesn't stop collectors from going after this comic as many believe it to be the first true story of the Sandman (Wesley Dodds). Released shortly after the first game, this comic book features the first appearances of the Mortal Kombat characters in comics. One of the most desired comic books from the 1990s, this features the first comic book appearance of Harley Quinn (out of DC continuity). The people who were left holding the bag were the investors who purchased boxes of the 80s and 90s comics for cover price. The Marvel Collectible Classics series was released in 1998 and features chrome cover reprints of many popular Marvel comics. An example would be Action Comics 1. The comic features the first appearance of Captain Marvel, who would be a character that was similar to Superman (but got his powers from magic). Despite that, it remains a very valuable book in high grades that can rival even some major Golden Age comics. This issue has Jason go up against Leatherface in a fan-favorite crossover. We are a longtime comic book buyer and purchase collections of all sizes, ages, and values. This comic has Jim Rhodes don the War Machine armor for the first time. Suspense 3 recently shattered records with a recent sale that defied expectations. Make sure the issue has the poster before selling it. Of course, the ample supply doesn't help either. 1. Let me know in the comment section down . This rarely goes up for sale online. We initially thought this comic was worth more but decided to leave it on the list (let's call it an honorable mention). 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. DO NOT USE OUR WEBSITE IN YOUR SELLING AND PURCHASING DECISIONS. We pay fair prices and actually buy comics from all eras (unlike most comic dealers). This Go-Go Chrome variant cover from J Scott Campbell was limited and anything that was limited and featured art by Campbell usually goes up in value. It was money. ALSO DO NOT ASK US FOR INVESTMENT ADVICE. Following the previous example, this issue experienced the most delays upon release and many readers were not interested in finishing the title due to the delays, leading those who picked up this title, later on, to pursue it to finish their collection. This comic book was released by Marvel as a promo for the original 1996, Resident Evil video game. Note that the characters make a cameo appearance in the previous issue. This comic features the first appearance of a pop culture icon, that almost everyone in the world has at least heard of (Batman). This was a variant for Another Universe and features 2 different versions. Graded Population CGC Census Malibu Comics, May 1992. X-Men #266. The first solo ongoing title for the Deadpool character. VH1 ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 Gold Flat CGC/CBCS 9.8 (Sold for $525 in 2014) 6. Fantastic Four . It also doesn't hurt that this book features the first appearance of one of the most popular Marvel villains, Magneto. This caused this comic book to go up in value. Rare. Amazing Fantasy 15 graded CGC 9.6 holds the record for the 2nd highest-selling comic book of all time (recently beaten by Superman 1 CGC 8.0 at 5.3 million dollars). Issues 2-6 also have some value. It features the first appearance of the Green Goblin character. Spawn's first (and key) appearance in narrative was Spawn #1. This comic book has the first appearance of Cable by Rob Liefeld and Todd Mcfarlane. This is because there are only about 8 copies of this book in existence and those copies haven't gone up for sale in many years (the last copy was sold in 2009). Please note that there is another Harbinger 0 that was not a mail-away, which does not have any value. What did you think about my list? 18. Hulk #3 eBay Next up is everyone's favorite green monster, the Hulk. The highest sold copy was from the recent Promise Collection. Also, note that OUR GUIDES SHOULD NOT BE USED AS INVESTMENT ADVICE. A CGC 8.0 copy listed below was sold in 2017, but there is a single higher copy on the CGC census (8.5). On average CGC 4.5 condition books will sell for between $3-4k. An extremely low print variant cover, this comic can be very expensive when it goes up for sale. 4. Please note that the blue looks close to the purple which has almost no value. Many collectors who purchased modern-age comic books off the rack kept them in hopes that they would go up in value, making them very common today. While the regular version of this comic is easy to find, the limited edition variant can be more difficult. It can be difficult to figure out which of your 1990s comic books are worth money, but here is a simple list of over 100 valuable comics from that period. The Marvel Collectible Classics series was released in 1998 and features chrome cover reprints of many popular Marvel comics. It features a pretty iconic cover to boot. This issue has Thanos start his quest to obtain all the infinity gems. First Appearance of Superman and Lois Lane. Malibu Comic Book Values | Comics Price Guide Members: Values: Search Comics Publishers Welcome to ComicsPriceGuide.com! Now you've done your research and graded your very expensive comic book. This comic has a big print run, but that doesn't stop collectors from pursuing it. Many of these books likely continue to climb in price in the coming decades, but only time will tell. Take a look at these comics that are flying under most collectors' radars. We're also big Daredevil fans. Note that the highest price realized for this book is for the Court Copy which is graded CGC 5.5, but there are a few copies that are graded higher, including 2 CGC 8.0s. This comic is a must-have for any Baker fans who can afford it. There is also a CGC 9.4 that sold in 2021 for 138k but was already beaten by a CGC 9.2 that sold in 2022. Nick Fury 6. It has great cross-appeal among video game collectors. This title would eventually see the first appearance of Batman (see our next entry), however, the first issue can still sell for a good amount. This comic features the first appearance of Mr. Mobius of the Time Variance Authority. A favorite among Sonic fans, Knuckles makes his first comic book appearance with this issue. Most Valuable Comic Books of All Time By Craig Donofrio, updated on February 25, 2022 DC Comics / Heritage Auctions Ever since Superman's first appearance in 1938, comic books have captured the hearts and minds of children and adults with stories of heroes and the evildoers they vanquish. Scott Mitchell Rosenberg is an American film, television, and comic book producer. Almost the same as our previous entry, this version does not have a barcode and has a much larger print run making it less valuable. As we enter the 1990's, direct edition comics made up the vast majority sold, with estimates out there for newsstand rarity percentages of 15% by 1990 and 10-14% by 1999 . 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. 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 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. Being from the late 1990s, this comic can be slightly more difficult to find compared to other books. The comic book itself usually sells for more if it is in the bag and includes the original tape. Not many Image and Valiant comics from the early 1990s are worth much and this comic has slight value only because it is a slightly harder-to-find variant that features the first appearance of Gen 13 by J Scott Campbell. We can't believe that Captain America Comics 1 has broken the 3 million dollar mark with a recent Heritage Auctions sale. It also provides early insight into werewolves in the games, which we would see in Resident Evil Village. This variant can be very difficult to find and is a must if you're looking to finish your Wolverine run. The back cover features full color artwork of Spawn that McFarlane completed in 1991 after leaving Marvel. An example we can provide is that recently ASM 361 trended up to over $1200 as a graded CGC 9.8 but quickly dropped back down to $600 within a few months. The beginning of the classic Infinity Gauntlet/War storyline by Jim Starlin. Another popular J Scott Campbell variant cover. There is a higher copy on the CGC census that is CGC graded 9.4 (Windy City Pedigree), which sold in 2011 for $1,200,000. This issue has a xerox cover, and some versions feature interior sketches from Joseph Michael Linsner. Image courtesy Pulp Culture Comics and Collectibles. There are currently 5 higher-graded copies on the CGC census than the book we have listed below (1 CGC 9.0, 1 CGC 8.5, 1 CGC 7.0, and 2 CGC 6.5 copies). Please note that this list is for entertainment purposes only and if you have anything from here, then you should always do more research. The initial first print of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 had a low run, which led the comic to be worth a good amount. Note that the sold CGC 8.0 has since been regraded by CGC and received a new grade of 8.5. This also has the first appearance of the Lantern who would take his place, Kyle Rayner. Sonic the Hedgehog 13 This is also a later issue in the run, making it difficult to find due to the low print distribution. The unbagged version of this looks slightly more grey than usual. Nostomania's 100 most valuable comic books list is recomputed with each pricing update. If you feel like you have something on the list, then be sure to do your research (we have some extra opinions/advice that we offer if you keep reading beyond the list itself). (Image courtesy of Brian Kane .) The Marvel Collectible Classics series was released in 1998 and features chrome cover reprints of many popular Marvel comics.