Top 25 Most Valuable Comics: A Collector’s Holy Grail List

Every comic fan dreams of unearthing a hidden gem in their attic, an old comic that turns out to be worth thousands or even millions of dollars! While that reality might be rare, the possibility keeps collectors like us on the hunt! Today, referencing Heritage Auctions,  we’re diving into the top 25 most valuable comics ever sold, a list that will make your heart race and your eyes widen! Let’s go!

1. Action Comics #1 (1938): Superman’s first appearance – $6 million
2. Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962): Spider-Man’s first appearance – $3.6 million
3. Captain America Comics #1 (1941): Captain America’s first appearance– $3.1 million
4. Superman #1 (1939): Superman’s first solo series – $2.34 million
5. Batman #1 (1940): Batman’s first solo series – $2.2 million
6. Detective Comics #27 (1939): Batman’s first appearance – $1.74 million
7. All Star Comics #8 (1941): Wonder Woman’s first appearance – $1.62 million
8. Fantastic Four #1 (1961): The FF’s fantastic debut – $1.5 million
9. Amazing Spider-man #1 (1963): Spider-man’s second appearance & first solo series – $1.38 million
10. Marvel Comics #1 (1939): Human Torch’s first appearance – $1.26 million
11. Showcase #4 (1956): Flash Barry Allen’s first appearance –  $900,000
12. Incredible Hulk #1 (1962): Hulk’s first appearance – $825,000
13. Brave and the Bold #28 (1960): first appearance of The Justice League – $810,000
14. X-Men #1 (1963): first appearance of the X-Men – $492,937
15. Journey into Mystery #83 (1962): Thor’s first appearance – $432,000
16. Tales of Suspense #39 (1963): Iron Man’s first appearance – $276,000
17. Avengers #1 (1963): first appearance of the Avengers – $274,850
18. Flash Comics #1 (1940): Flash’s first appearance – $273,125
19. All-American Comics #16 (1940): Green Lantern Alan Scott’s first appearance – $215,100
20. Whiz Comics #2 (1940): Captain Marvel/Shazam’s first appearance – $173,275
21. Daredevil #1 (1964): Daredevil’s first appearance – $150,000
22. Showcase #22 (1959): Green Lantern Hal Jordan’s first appearance – $149,375
23. Strange Tales #110 (1963): Dr Stange’s first appearance – $72,000
24. Tales to Astonish #27 (1962): Ant-Man’s first appearance – $66,000
25. Showcase #17 (1958): first appearance of Adam Strange – $26,400

There you have it! The Top 25 Most valuable comics of all time according to Heritage Auctions. Remember condition is key! Those pristine, newsstand copies with a coveted 9.8 grade from CGC or CBCS are the real game changers. So, True Believers, grab your magnifying glasses, because the hunt for your own million-dollar comic might just begin in your attic!

What valuable comics are you hunting for? Share your favorites in the comments below!