Though numbers can be deceiving in that they dont tell the full story of a comics longlasting popularity an individual issue could sell millions. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. The most notable picture books, middle grade and young adult books of the year, selected by the timess childrens books editor. Herein, weve gathered together the best selling comic book series ever, according to the expert counters at guinness world records and education week. These are the bestselling comic books ever and some may say the best. Without superman, the first big comic book superhero, we might not. Valentines chunky liftaflap board book holly berrybyrd. Jul 12, 2017 100 best comics and graphic novels we asked readers to name their favorite comics and graphic novels, and we got thousands of answers. Usa todays best selling books list ranks the 150 top selling titles each week based on an analysis of sales from u. Bestselling american comic books of all time in the u.
Mar 02, 2019 11 best selling comic books in january 2019 march 2, 2019 2 comments comic book sales estimates of preorder requests by north american comic book shops. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Thereby, the author reputation, ideas presentation among other factors should influence your selection. Here are the top 10 best comic books to read in 2019. The marvel cinematic universe ranks as the highest grossing film series of all time. It includes japanese manga, american comic books, and european comics. This is a list of the highest grossing superhero film series at the box office. Now, with the help of our expert panel, weve curated a list. From naruto to astro boy, these series represent some of the best things. Lists the highest bid active comic auctions overall, from multiple categories, worldwide.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Comic books changed the way readers engaged with characters. From naruto to astro boy, these series represent some of the best things about the medium, and they are definitely worth. Jul 09, 2016 the best selling single issue is xmen vol. When it comes to determining the exact rundown of the bestselling comics of all time, the data is murky. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
The 25 best childrens books of 2019 the new york times. In 1936, this lee falk creation first appeared as a daily comic strip. All covers of the iconic issue sell out on same day as release. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. The best selling comics of 2019 includes batman, xmen. Getting teen boys interested in books can be a challenge for parents. Ranking the best book length comics ever created is a lot like picking out the greatest grains of sand on the beach. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. We are here for you with comics talk news and information, stay tuned comic faithful for more. Jan 31, 2014 so, weve collated information on leading authors earnings and reports of industry trends to bring you this list of the 5 most valuable, highest earning genres in the book business according to the romance writers of america associations reported figures of simba information estimates. This page includes a list of the 25 best selling books of alltime as well as the 25 best selling book series of alltime.
The incredibles ranks as the ninth highest grossing animated franchise. Action comics, the series which introduced the superman. Dec 28, 2017 looking at the mostordered comic books in the north american comic market, dc entertainment had a particularly strong year, with seven of the top 10 issues of the year being published by the home. But weve done the best we could with the 10 best selling comics that we. With over 150 million copies sold, the phantom is one of the most successful comic book series in the world. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. It will help you avoid any costs or complaints when you go to sell books. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. Finally, the bestselling comic of all time is the iconic superman, which has sold more than 600 million copies.
Every book on our list is one of the hot comics you should invest in now. If you want to sell old comic books youve just found or inherited, then these are the challenges you are going to face. The top selling comic book issue of the last 10 years was the obama inauguration day issue. Best selling comic books of all time insider monkey.
Here at comicbook, weve dug around to show off mangas top selling titles. The top ten was filled with titles from both dc and marvel comics. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time 1 micky maus by egmont ehapa. Diamond reveals 100 bestselling comics of the past decade cbr. Top selling comics of 2018 revealed by diamond comic. Instead of struggling sampling each book on the store, you need a perfect buying guide. Tons of good stuff releasing this week, so without hesitation, lets jump right in. Follow along with the written instructions, or watch our new video guide.
Neil gaiman is the writer of a number of critically acclaimed books and comics including american gods, now a television show on the starz network. Comic book diehards have differing and strong opinions on which are the best. Otherwise the individual films black panther, aquaman, captain marvel, wonder woman, suicide squad, doctor strange, and. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash.
Aided by five slightly different variant covers, spiderman was the highest selling comic book of alltime for about a year. Diamond comic distributors released a list of last years best selling publishers, comic books, and graphic novels today marvel comics was the top publisher with seven out of the 10mostsold comics. Hes also written for the doctor who television series and recently released a book on norse mythology. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zapkapow. Longevity and consistent popularity have helped the series sell over 600 million copies. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. With several variant covers, this comic broke all records, thanks to fan favorite todd macfarlanes unique take on the ol web. We will travel to you and buy your entire collection, cash on the spot. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free.
These nine best selling comic books of all time have fought off all the haters and landed themselves into this list. Most of the dc books which survived fell in the index. The new york times best sellers may 10, 2020 authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the united states, sorted by format and genre. Watchmen was a graphic novel published by dc comics in 1986 and 1987. Sell your vintage comic books now modern comic books. Feb 26, 2015 superman ranks at the top of the list of best selling comic book series of all time, having sold an estimated 600 million copies worldwide. May 10, 2019 aided by five slightly different variant covers, spiderman was the highest selling comic book of alltime for about a year. The book that jumpstarted the creatorowned comics revolution. The 10 bestselling comic book titles of 21st century. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. Sales report reveals 2019 bestselling manga so far comic book. Jan 14, 2019 though marvel comics was the most successful comics publisher of 2018, dc comics managed to have the single highest selling comic issue of the year. Highest grossing film franchises and series worldwide as of april 2020 in billion. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world.
Best comic books and graphic novels of 2018 thrillist. Wed venture to say many of them are also the best comics of all time. Some have managed to break the millionselling mark due to popularity, some to notoriety, some down to sheer perseverance. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. And for more chartsmashers, check out these 30 best selling novels of all time. Didnt i say to make my abilities average in the release date. In an effort to highlight the most well received current comic book series, weve set up a real time list of the best comic book series of the past three months. Bestselling comic books in north america 2019 statista.
Sell my comic books presents the hot 100 2020 edition. In an effort to highlight the most well received current comic book series, weve set up a real time list of the best image comic book series of the past three months. Watchmen is either at or near the top of every single best of comics list. According to the most recently available data, the bestselling. The incredibles ranks as the ninth highest grossing animated franchise a series must have at least two films. Jan 15, 2019 according to numbers gleaned from the total unit sales to comic book specialty retailers from diamond comic distributors the worlds largest distributor of comics and graphic novels, marvel came out on top this year and grabbed a hefty 38. The 30 best selling comic book series of all time best life. If youre looking for where to sell used books, and have found some places online or locally, remember these few tips. May 30, 2019 the manga has even set a guinness world record for the most copies published for the same comic book by a single author, and is the best selling manga series worldwide with 430 million copies sold. Fresh off his run on marvels spiderman 1990 series, mcfarlane joined other comic book. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection.
Robert kirkmans eisner awardwinning the walking dead comic series for image comicsskybound reached its milestone 100th issue and instantly sold out of its 383,612 initial orders on july 11th, the same day it was released, effectively becoming the bestselling comic book in initial orders for any publisher since 1997, when. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. This page provides lists of best selling comic book series to date. List of bestselling comic series list of bestselling manga disambiguation icon. Todays bestselling comic book values top sales prices.
Its worth noting that much of these sales were because the issue was published with four different covers, essentially. The phantom, created by lee falk in 1936, has sold over 150 million copies worldwide. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zap. With all of the comic book properties invading tv and movies over the last decade, its easy to get overwhelmed.
But, the sandman series might just be his best received work of all time. You might also have just inherited some comics and need or want to get rid of them. Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, harry potter by j. The allamerican hero first appeared in 1941, some time before the. Marvel was the topselling comic book publisher of 2018.
With over 210 million sales, captain america is one of the best selling comic books of all time. The best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. Marvel was 2018s top publisher, but dc had the bestselling. Some series, in fact, have sold more than a billion copies. Jan 21, 2020 10 best marvel comics stories of all time according to you, the readers.
Also a great place to spot some of the worlds best ebay comic sellers. Dc came in second, but its issue of detective comics no. The top 9 bestselling comic books of all time ppcorn. Find out how your favorite superhero stacks up against the cream of the crop of superhero characters. Along with vintage comics, we also buy mid1980s to present day comics. Yet another asian creation, one piece has sold over 345 million copies, making it one of the best selling comic books of all time. It is the best selling graphic novel in comic book history and spun off a major motion picture. Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. However, not every book will cause expected thrill. The best selling comics of 2019 includes batman, xmen, and. Superman ranks at the top of the list of best selling comic book series of all time, having sold an estimated 600 million copies worldwide. The series was created by a british collaboration consisting of writer alan moore. It first appeared as a daily comic strip and continues to be published today.
Most sold comics and childrens books in finland 2018. Jan 03, 2019 the series latest arc has experimented with pacing, fullpage illustrations, and the way a comic can tie its odds and ends together. Most collectors have thought about selling their comic books at one time or another. This list is for singleissue floppy comics, also known as the american comic book format. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Fortunately, many young adult authors are now writing teen books that rank high in guy appeal. Comic books have been a staple for decades, allowing young kids to fantasize about an alternate universe where they can play the crimefighting, worldsaving hero. Here is a list of some of the most popular young adult books for teen boys. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. All you need is an account with them and youre good to go. Bestselling american singleissue comic books of all time in the u. The series are listed according to the highest sales estimates as reported in reliable sources.
Browse a large variety of books on topics you love or new ones that youll discover. What is the top selling comic book issue of all times. Also, it is worth noting that some religious and political books such as the bible, quran, and quotations from chairman mao are believed to. Superman is the bestselling american comic book series, having sold the most periodical floppy comic issues. Jan 10, 2020 therell be celebration in the batcave tonight. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the philosophers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, 9 making it. Herein, weve gathered together the bestselling comic book series ever, according to the expert counters at guinness world records and education week. With a wealth of superheroes in film and television, its not a surprise to see that major comic publishers are reaching larger audiences than ever. Best selling books are ranked by number of copies sold, not my personal ratings. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. List of best selling manga this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title list of best selling comics. The comic earned its titular top spot based on total unit sales to comic specialty.