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The 20 most valuable comic books ever sold

20 comic books worth a staggering sum
Avengers #1: $432,000 (£341k)
Journey into Mystery #83: $432,000 (£320.5k)
Flash Comics #1: $450,000 (£277.4k)
Detective Comics #140: $456,000 (£334.1k)
Phantom Lady #17: $456,000 (£334.1k)
The Brave & The Bold #28: $810,000 (£638.6k)
Incredible Hulk #1: $825,000 (£650.2k)
X-Men #1: $871,999 (£646.9k)
Showcase #4: $900,000 (£709.2k)
The Amazing Spider-Man #1: $1.4 million (£1.1m)
Fantastic Four #1: $1.5 million (£1.1m)
All Star Comics #8: $1.6 million (£1.2m)
Detective Comics #27: $1.8 million (£1.4m)
Tales of Suspense #39: $2 million (£1.7m)
Batman #1: $2.2 million (£1.6m)
Marvel Comics #1: $2.4 million (£1.8m)
Captain America Comics #1: $3.1 million (£2.3m)
Amazing Fantasy #15: $3.6 million (£2.6m)
Superman #1: $5.3 million (£3.9m)
Action Comics #1: $6 million (£4.7m)
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20 comic books worth a staggering sum

Whether you’re a fan of the Dark Knight or prefer the innocence of Archie, everyone loves a good comic book. But which are the most valuable to own?

We’ve flicked through the record books to pick out the most valuable comic books ever sold. Read on to discover what they are, and the staggering sums they sold for. 

All dollar amounts in US dollars, and all currency conversions correct for the time of sale.

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John Fitzsimons

09 April 2024

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