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Pep Comics #17
Archie
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Hangman, the brother of Comet
Death of Comet, shot by a gangster - the first death of a superhero in comic history
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
2.5 sold for $1,849 [$400 in 2010] +362%
1st appearance and origin of Hangman, the brother of Comet
Death of Comet, shot by a gangster - the first death of a superhero in comic history
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
2.5 sold for $1,849 [$400 in 2010] +362%
Detective Comics #62
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Jerry Robinson featuring the Joker
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.5 sold for $4,148 [$1,140 in 2005] +264%
Cover art by Jerry Robinson featuring the Joker
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.5 sold for $4,148 [$1,140 in 2005] +264%
X-Men #3
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.9 sold for $550 [$171 in 2009] +222%
A 10.0 sold for $2,114 in September 2021
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.9 sold for $550 [$171 in 2009] +222%
A 10.0 sold for $2,114 in September 2021
Wonder Comics #19
Nedor
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $643 [$226 in 2003] +185%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $643 [$226 in 2003] +185%
X-Men #2
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.9 sold for $550 [$200 in 2009] +175%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.9 sold for $550 [$200 in 2009] +175%
Challengers of the Unknown #3
DC
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of the Fantastic Four
Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby who co-created the Fantastic Four with Stan Lee three years later
In this story, one of the characters returns from space with four distinct abilities: fire projection, ice projection, size manipulation, invisibility
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
7.0 sold for $825 [$375 in 2018] +120%
Prototype of the Fantastic Four
Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby who co-created the Fantastic Four with Stan Lee three years later
In this story, one of the characters returns from space with four distinct abilities: fire projection, ice projection, size manipulation, invisibility
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
7.0 sold for $825 [$375 in 2018] +120%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
10.0 sold for $1,190 [$625 in Oct] +90%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
10.0 sold for $1,190 [$625 in Oct] +90%
Journey Into Mystery #97
Marvel
•
1963
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Odin
1st appearance of Buri, grandfather of Odin
1st appearance of Bor, Father of Odin
1st cameo appearance of Surtur
1st cameo appearance of Ymir
1st appearance of Vili and Ve, Odin's brothers
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.2 sold for $2,257 [$1,220 in 2015] +85%
Origin of Odin
1st appearance of Buri, grandfather of Odin
1st appearance of Bor, Father of Odin
1st cameo appearance of Surtur
1st cameo appearance of Ymir
1st appearance of Vili and Ve, Odin's brothers
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.2 sold for $2,257 [$1,220 in 2015] +85%
Superman #168
DC
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
John F Kennedy tribute issue
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.2 sold for $712 [$400 in 2024] +78%
John F Kennedy tribute issue
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.2 sold for $712 [$400 in 2024] +78%
$0.35 price variant
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.2 sold for $875 [$495 in 2012] +77%
$0.35 price variant
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.2 sold for $875 [$495 in 2012] +77%
Archie Comics #49
Archie
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $600 [$360 in 2024] +67%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $600 [$360 in 2024] +67%
Amazing Mystery Funnies #8
Centaur
•
1939
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance and origin of Speed Centaur
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.5 sold for $2,179 [$1,320 in 2019] +65%
1st appearance and origin of Speed Centaur
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.5 sold for $2,179 [$1,320 in 2019] +65%
Action Comics #33
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Tex Thompson becomes Mr. America, and later a member of the All-Star Squadron
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
3.0 sold for $1,495 [$915 in 2023] +63%
Tex Thompson becomes Mr. America, and later a member of the All-Star Squadron
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
3.0 sold for $1,495 [$915 in 2023] +63%
Savage Sword of Conan, The #10
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $629 [$386 in Sep] +63%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $629 [$386 in Sep] +63%
Weird Science-Fantasy #29
EC
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Frank Frazetta
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $2,000 [$1,260 in 2023] +59%
Iconic cover art by Frank Frazetta
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $2,000 [$1,260 in 2023] +59%
Rangers Comics #1
Fiction House
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ranger Girl
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
1.8 sold for $500 [$317 in Feb] +58%
In a quick flip, this book was bought on Heritage for $317 just two months prior
1st appearance of Ranger Girl
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
1.8 sold for $500 [$317 in Feb] +58%
In a quick flip, this book was bought on Heritage for $317 just two months prior
Cover art features Tim Duncan formerly of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, handing the keys of his real life Punisher-themed car over to the Punisher
Duncan's BlackJack Speed Shop customized a 2013 Dodge Challenger with grill guards, a crash bumper, rocker panels, a matte wrap with the Punisher emblem and an autographed dashboard with Stan Lee, Tim Duncan and Mike Choi signatures
In 2015, the car was the prize in a raffle that raised $60,000 for a children's charity - tap cover and swipe to view additonal pictures
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.6 sold for $392 [$262 in 2023] +50%
Cover art features Tim Duncan formerly of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, handing the keys of his real life Punisher-themed car over to the Punisher
Duncan's BlackJack Speed Shop customized a 2013 Dodge Challenger with grill guards, a crash bumper, rocker panels, a matte wrap with the Punisher emblem and an autographed dashboard with Stan Lee, Tim Duncan and Mike Choi signatures
In 2015, the car was the prize in a raffle that raised $60,000 for a children's charity - tap cover and swipe to view additonal pictures
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.6 sold for $392 [$262 in 2023] +50%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $800 [$542 in Mar] +48%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $800 [$542 in Mar] +48%
House of Mystery #1
DC
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
First horror title published by DC
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
4.0 sold for $1,300 [$900 in 2024] +44%
First horror title published by DC
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
4.0 sold for $1,300 [$900 in 2024] +44%
Batman #635
DC
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jason Todd as Red Hood
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $1,100 [$766 in 2024] +44%
For value context, in April a 9.8 Direct sold for $240
1st appearance of Jason Todd as Red Hood
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $1,100 [$766 in 2024] +44%
For value context, in April a 9.8 Direct sold for $240
Startling Terror Tales #5
Star
•
1953
•
Vol. 1
Demon cover, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.0 sold for $2,074 [$1,518 in 2022] +37%
Demon cover, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.0 sold for $2,074 [$1,518 in 2022] +37%
Blue Bolt #110
Star Publications
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
4.0 sold for $1,600 [$1,200 in 2023] +33%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
4.0 sold for $1,600 [$1,200 in 2023] +33%
Second printing featuring Bulletproof
Copies ordered by retailers: fewer than 3,276
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $865 [$660 in Feb] +31%
Second printing featuring Bulletproof
Copies ordered by retailers: fewer than 3,276
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $865 [$660 in Feb] +31%
Adventures on the Planet of the Apes #9
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $400 [$306 in 2023] +31%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $400 [$306 in 2023] +31%
Fantastic Four #87
Marvel
•
1969
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $1,800 [$1,400 in May] +29%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $1,800 [$1,400 in May] +29%
Catman Comics #30
Holyoke
•
1945
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $1,900 [$1,499 in 2019] +27%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $1,900 [$1,499 in 2019] +27%
Superman #30
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Mr. Mxyzptlk
First time Superman references his ability to "fly", previously he was known to leap
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
2.0 sold for $895 [$708 in 2022] +26%
1st appearance and origin of Mr. Mxyzptlk
First time Superman references his ability to "fly", previously he was known to leap
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
2.0 sold for $895 [$708 in 2022] +26%
House of Mystery #175
DC
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cain, House of Mystery caretaker
1st appearance of Gregory the Gargoyle
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.0 sold for $1,300 [$1,034 in 2024] +26%
1st appearance of Cain, House of Mystery caretaker
1st appearance of Gregory the Gargoyle
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.0 sold for $1,300 [$1,034 in 2024] +26%
Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos #1
Star Comics
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Based on children's TV series of the same name
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $344 [$275 in Aug] +25%
Based on children's TV series of the same name
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $344 [$275 in Aug] +25%
Action Comics #252
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Supergirl
1st appearance of Metallo
1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl
1st appearance of Allura In-Ze, the mother of Supergirl
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
7.0 sold for $9,000 [$7,200 in 2022] +25%
1st appearance of Supergirl
1st appearance of Metallo
1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl
1st appearance of Allura In-Ze, the mother of Supergirl
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
7.0 sold for $9,000 [$7,200 in 2022] +25%
Jungle Comics #104
Fiction House
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Appearance of a villain coincidentally named Dr Wertham (author of Seduction of the Innocent)
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.2 sold for $525 [$420 in 2013] +25%
Appearance of a villain coincidentally named Dr Wertham (author of Seduction of the Innocent)
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.2 sold for $525 [$420 in 2013] +25%
Wolverine #1
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
First solo Wolverine title
1st cameo appearance of Yukio
First use of the phrase, 'I'm the best there is at what I do'
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
2.5 sold for $53 [$43 in Aug] +23%
First solo Wolverine title
1st cameo appearance of Yukio
First use of the phrase, 'I'm the best there is at what I do'
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
2.5 sold for $53 [$43 in Aug] +23%
Strange Fantasy #9
Farrell
•
1953
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
3rd artwork in comics by Steve Ditko, doing breakdowns and layouts in the story "Hair Yee-eeee"
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
4.5 sold for $339 [$276 in 2023] +23%
3rd artwork in comics by Steve Ditko, doing breakdowns and layouts in the story "Hair Yee-eeee"
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
4.5 sold for $339 [$276 in 2023] +23%
Shock Suspenstories #6
EC
•
1952
•
Vol. 1
Published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
4.0 sold for $2,050 [$1,672 in 2023] +23%
Published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
4.0 sold for $2,050 [$1,672 in 2023] +23%
Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #1
Gemstone
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
218-page, softcover price guide published in 1970 by Robert M. Overstreet
Print run: 1,000 copies
Original retail price: $5.00
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $1,220 [$1,007 in Jan] +21%
218-page, softcover price guide published in 1970 by Robert M. Overstreet
Print run: 1,000 copies
Original retail price: $5.00
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
6.0 sold for $1,220 [$1,007 in Jan] +21%
$1.00 Canadian price variant
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
CANADIAN PRICE VARIANT 9.0 sold for $300 [$249 in 2021] +20%
For value context, in April a standard 9.0 Newsstand sold for $319 and a 9.0 Direct sold for $225
$1.00 Canadian price variant
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
CANADIAN PRICE VARIANT 9.0 sold for $300 [$249 in 2021] +20%
For value context, in April a standard 9.0 Newsstand sold for $319 and a 9.0 Direct sold for $225
Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #1
DC
•
1952
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rex the Wonder Dog
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
7.0 sold for $3,172 [$2,640 in 2024] +20%
1st appearance of Rex the Wonder Dog
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
7.0 sold for $3,172 [$2,640 in 2024] +20%
Justice League of America #82
DC
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Earth 2 Batman in Earth One reality
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $1,230 [$1,030 in Mar] +19%
1st appearance of the Earth 2 Batman in Earth One reality
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $1,230 [$1,030 in Mar] +19%
Green Hornet Comics #16
Helnit
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Al Avison and Alex Schomburg
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
3.5 sold for $511 [$431 in 2024] +19%
Cover art by Al Avison and Alex Schomburg
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
3.5 sold for $511 [$431 in 2024] +19%
All-Star Comics #22
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
U.S. flag cover
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
3.0 sold for $525 [$446 in 2024] +18%
U.S. flag cover
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
3.0 sold for $525 [$446 in 2024] +18%
Jungle Comics #101
Fiction House
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.0 sold for $510 [$436 in 2015] +17%
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.0 sold for $510 [$436 in 2015] +17%
Catman Comics #32
Holyoke
•
1946
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.0 sold for $4,500 [$3,854 in 2024] +17%
Final issue
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.0 sold for $4,500 [$3,854 in 2024] +17%
Incredible Hulk #168
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Harpy, a gamma irradiated Betty Ross, later becomes Red Harpy
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.4 sold for $390 [$336 in 2022] +16%
1st appearance of Harpy, a gamma irradiated Betty Ross, later becomes Red Harpy
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.4 sold for $390 [$336 in 2022] +16%
Star Wars #96
Marvel
•
1985
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Scarce later issue with a Lumiya vs. Luke Skywalker battle cover by Cynthia Martin
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $695 [$600 in 2021] +16%
Scarce later issue with a Lumiya vs. Luke Skywalker battle cover by Cynthia Martin
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $695 [$600 in 2021] +16%
House of Mystery #256
DC
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
Halloween cover art by Bernie Wrightson
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.6 sold for $475 [$415 in 2020] +14%
Halloween cover art by Bernie Wrightson
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.6 sold for $475 [$415 in 2020] +14%
Batman #423
DC
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Todd McFarlane
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
7.5 sold for $240 [$210 in 2022] +14%
Iconic cover art by Todd McFarlane
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
7.5 sold for $240 [$210 in 2022] +14%
The Lone Ranger Comics #1
Lone Ranger Comics Inc
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Lone Ranger in a standard Golden Age-sized comic
1st western comic book featuring a single character
Promotional mail-in offer for an ice cream cone company
Stories adapted from Lone Ranger and His Horse Silver, published by Big Little Books
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.0 sold for $1,350 [$1,195 in 2009] +13%
1st appearance of the Lone Ranger in a standard Golden Age-sized comic
1st western comic book featuring a single character
Promotional mail-in offer for an ice cream cone company
Stories adapted from Lone Ranger and His Horse Silver, published by Big Little Books
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.0 sold for $1,350 [$1,195 in 2009] +13%
Amazing Heroes #179
Fantagraphics
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Early Todd McFarlane cover
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $450 [$400 in Sep] +13%
Early Todd McFarlane cover
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.8 sold for $450 [$400 in Sep] +13%
Captain America Comics #74
Marvel
•
1949
•
Vol. 1
Beginning of horror format, a failed effort to boost sales resulting in the title going on hiatus for four years following issue #75
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
3.0 sold for $8,988 [$8,000 in 2023] +12%
Beginning of horror format, a failed effort to boost sales resulting in the title going on hiatus for four years following issue #75
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
3.0 sold for $8,988 [$8,000 in 2023] +12%
Invincible #19
Image
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Battle Beast
1st appearance of Magnattack
1st appearance of Magmaniac
1st appearance of Tether Tyrant
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,660
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.6 sold for $700 [$627 in Nov] +12%
1st appearance of Battle Beast
1st appearance of Magnattack
1st appearance of Magmaniac
1st appearance of Tether Tyrant
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,660
Record-Breakers
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
9.6 sold for $700 [$627 in Nov] +12%
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