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Monetary value of first appearance issues

Action Comics #1, first appearance of Superman (June 1938). Art by Joe Shuster

Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), first appearance of Batman. Art by Bob Kane

Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941), first appearance of Captain America. Art by Jack Kirby

First appearances of popular characters are among the most valuable comic books in existence. In their spring 2002 issue, the editors of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide listed the ten most valuable comic books and seven were first appearances of popular superheroes. [1] (Another, Marvel Comics #1 (Oct. 1939), is the first appearance of The Human Torch but it is probably more noteworthy because it was the first comic book published by industry giant Marvel Comics). Cover of Action Comics #1. ... Cover of Action Comics #1. ... Cover of Action Comics #1, which featured the debut of Superman. ... Superman, aka Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and for several decades has been one of the most popular and well-known comic book icons of all-time. ... Joe Shuster (July 10, 1914 - July 30, 1992) was a Canadian-born artist best known for co-creating Superman with Jerry Siegel. ... Cover of Detective Comics #27 (May 1939) by Bob Kane. ... Cover of Detective Comics #27 (May 1939) by Bob Kane. ... Categories: Comics stubs | Batman | DC Comics titles ... The DC Comics superhero Batman (originally and still sometimes referred to as the Batman or the Bat-Man) is a fictional character who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... Bob Kane Bob Kane (October 24, 1915 – November 3, 1998) was the co-creator of Batman, although many sources credit Kane as the sole creator of the character. ... Download high resolution version (500x673, 110 KB)Captain America Comics #1, Timely Comics, March 1941. ... Download high resolution version (500x673, 110 KB)Captain America Comics #1, Timely Comics, March 1941. ... Captain America, the alter ego of Steve Rogers (in some accounts Steven Grant Rogers), is a Marvel Comics superhero. ... The Fantastic Four, one of Kirbys most famous co-creations. ... Superman and Batman: Worlds Finest Heroes. ... The first cover appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner on Marvel Mystery Comics #4, February, 1940. ... For the Fantastic Four member of the same name, see Human Torch (Johnny Storm) The original Human Torch is a fictional character who was created in by Carl Burgos for Marvel Comics #1 (Oct. ... It has been suggested that Felicia (pseudonym) be merged into this article or section. ...

This is usually because by the time a character is well-known, even iconic, many years have passed since his or her first appearance and few copies, and fewer good-conditioned copies, remain. These comic books may be worth thousands of dollars. In 2004, a copy of Flash Comics #1 (Jan. 1940), the first appearance of The Flash, was auctioned for $42,000 [2] and a copy of Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941), the first appearance of Captain America sold for $64,400 [3]. The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The Golden Age Flash as created by Gardner Fox & Harry Lampert The Flash is a DC Comics superhero possessing super-speed. ... The Flash. ... An auctioneer and her assistants scan the crowd for bidders An auction is the process of buying and selling things by offering them up for bid, taking bids, and then selling the item to the highest bidder. ... Captain America, the alter ego of Steve Rogers (in some accounts Steven Grant Rogers), is a Marvel Comics superhero. ...

The world’s most valuable comic book is likely Action Comics #1 (June 1938), the first appearance of Superman. This issue essentially ushered in the Golden Age of Comic Books and began the superhero genre. Less than a hundred copies are known to exist. At $350,000, it topped the Overstreet list. In 2003, the head of Diamond Comic Distributors offered one million dollars for a near-mint copy [4], although a copy in such good condition has never been discovered. Cover of Action Comics #1, which featured the debut of Superman. ... Superman, aka Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and for several decades has been one of the most popular and well-known comic book icons of all-time. ... Superman, the catalyst of the Golden Age, from Superman #14, January-February 1942. ... Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. ...

Several factors determine the value of a first appearance. Note: All values are according to ComicsPriceGuide.com and are for editions certified by the Certified Collectibles Group (see below):

• The importance of the character(s) that debuted; the first appearance of Spider-Man in very fine condition is listed at $45,150; the first appearance of Iron Man, in the same condition, is listed at $3,837.
• The rareness of comic book itself; comics from the Golden Age are usually more valuable than later comic books because they are older and less copies survive. Spider-Man is undoubtedly more popular than The Spectre but Spider-Man’s 1962 first appearance is valued at $45,150 while a copy of The Spectre's 1940 debut, in fine condition, is valued at $54,000. Also, first appearances are not as valuable if they are issues of high-profile, best-selling titles. Except during a 1990s-era collector’s bubble, the first appearances of several Image Comics characters and newer X-Men characters have not been as valuable as one may expect for such popular characters simply because those comics were widely produced.
• Other reasons for historical importance; The Fantastic Four (Nov. 1961) #1 is not only the first appearance of the eponymous group but also represents a turning point in the history of Marvel Comics and is the first issue of a long-running series.
• Occasionally, a comic book is the first appearance of more than one important character. Usually the characters are related; X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963) introduced the X-Men and their archenemy Magneto. However, rarely a comic book is the first appearance of two unrelated, important characters. More Fun Comics #73 (Nov. 1941) introduced both Green Arrow and Aquaman, who have little relation to one another [5].
• Occasionally a first appearance will lack the value expected for a character of such stature because the debut was not splashy. Wonder Woman, an immensely popular and historically important hero, debuted in All-Star Comics #8 (Dec. 1941) in one of several stories and was not featured on the cover. This issue is valued at $30,000 in fine condition. Comparatively, the first appearances of equally (or even less) important peers Green Lantern and The Flash, boldly introduced on their covers, are worth $131,250 and $69,000, respectively. Arguably, the first appearance of Wonder Woman is worth much less because she did not make a flashy debut that lent the comic book an air of history.
• As is the case with all collectables, condition greatly affects the value of comic books, although considerable wear is expected for decades-old comics. Most comic books are worth more if their condition is certified and they are protectively packaged (or "slabbed") by the Certified Collectibles Group, a professional grading service involved in the sale of most high-value comic books, although some fans accuse the group of inflating the value of comics [6].

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Reader interest in first appearances

Amazing Fantasy #15 (Aug. 1962), the first appearance of Spider-Man. Art by Jack Kirby

Collectors value first appearances for their rareness and historical value, while many regular readers are interested in viewing how their favorite characters were originally portrayed. Reprints of first appearances are often published, both as single comic books and in trade paperbacks, usually with other early appearances of the character. Marvel Comics' "Essential" line has become popular by giving readers an affordable glipse into characters' early history [7]. Download high resolution version (486x738, 78 KB)Cover of Marvel Comics Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Spider-Man. ... Download high resolution version (486x738, 78 KB)Cover of Marvel Comics Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Spider-Man. ... The introduction of Spider-Man: Amazing Fantasy #15 (Aug. ... Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... The Fantastic Four, one of Kirbys most famous co-creations. ... Comic book collecting is the result of an interest in antiquity, and nostalgia, as is all collecting by its very nature. ... In comics, a trade paperback (TPB) specifically refers to the periodic collections, published in book format, of stories published in comic books, usually capturing one story arc in the series. ... It has been suggested that Felicia (pseudonym) be merged into this article or section. ...

Historically, first appearances tell the origin story for the character, although some remained dubious figures for several issues (Batman, Green Goblin). Modern writers prefer to tell a character’s origin across an entire story arch or keep a newly introduced character mysterious until a "secret origin" issue. Some fans consider this a gimmick and prefer the older method [8]. The DC Comics superhero Batman (originally and still sometimes referred to as the Batman or the Bat-Man) is a fictional character who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... The Green Goblin is a Marvel Comics supervillain who is an enemy of Spider-Man. ... Wolverine, a member of the X-Men, a popular franchise in the Modern Age, and an anti-hero, a popular character type The Modern Age of Comic Books is an informal name for the period of American comic books generally considered to last from the mid-1970s until present day. ... A gimmick is a unique or quirky special feature that makes something stand out from its contemporaries. ...

The artistic merit of many first appearances is debatable. The events portrayed in most famous first appearances are continuously retconed, rebooted and/or expanded upon by subsequent writers. Like many golden and silver age comics, first appearances often become dated and do not fit the modern portrayal of character. Retroactive continuity – commonly contracted to the portmanteau retcon – is the adding of new information to historical material, or deliberately changing previously established facts in a work of serial fiction. ... Reboot, in series fiction, means to discard all previous continuity in the series and start anew. ... Superman, the catalyst of the Golden Age, from Superman #14, January-February 1942. ... Showcase #4 (September-October 1956), often thought the first appearance of the first Silver Age superhero, the Barry Allen Flash. ...

However, some first appearances are considered classics. 1990s-era Spider-Man writer Howard Mackie said that his favorite story featuring the character was his first appearance and origin story in Amazing Fantasy #15 (Aug. 1962), stating that writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko "gave us everything we needed, I wanted or could ask for in the least possible space. Every single person who retells the origin never improves on the original, they simply expand it." [9] Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... Howard Mackie is an American comic book editor and writer. ... The introduction of Spider-Man: Amazing Fantasy #15 (Aug. ... Stan Lee and his most famous creation, Spider-Man. ... The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964): Cover art by Ditko. ...

Ambiguity of first appearance

Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963), the first appearance of Iron Man. Art by Jack Kirby

X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963), the first appearance of the X-Men. Art by Jack Kirby

The Incredible Hulk #181 (Nov. 1974), the first appearance of Wolverine. Art by Herb Trimpe

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• Those unfamiliar to comics may assume that Iron Man’s first appearance is The Invincible Iron Man #1 (May 1968). However, in the golden and early silver ages of comic books, few superheroes debuted in eponymous series. More often a character first appeared in a generically titled anthology series. If the character proved popular, an eponymous series was launched. Iron Man first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963) and appeared regularly in that series for five years before Marvel felt comfortable launching an eponymous Iron Man series. Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, The Mighty Thor and many others also first appeared in anthology series.
• The first appearance of "all-star" teams is given as the first instance in which that team banded together regardless of whether or not it consists of previously existing characters. The first appearance of The Justice League of America is considered The Brave and the Bold #28 (May 1960), the issue in which they first operated as a group, although none of its members first appeared in that issue. Alternatively, X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963) is both the first appearance of the X-Men and that of each of the team’s original members.
• Often a character first appears in the last page of an issue, foreshadowing his or her greater role in the next issue. Arguments can ensue over whether the first appearance is the issue containing the final page cameo or the subsequent issue which more adequately introduced the character. Wolverine was first seen in the last page of The Incredible Hulk #180 (Oct. 1974) but makes a more full appearance in issue #181 (Nov. 1974). Stricter fans may consider The Incredible Hulk #180 Wolverine’s first appearance but most consider it #181. ComicsPriceGuide.com lists a copy of issue #180, rated very fine, at $149 and #181 at $2,075. Comparatively, The Incredible Hulk #179 (Dec. 1974), which has no special importance, is listed at $11, so both types of first appearance add value to a comic book.
• Retconning can also complicate first appearances. Initially, Cable was portrayed as a wholly new character and first appeared in The New Mutants #87 (March 1990). However, Marvel Comics writers later changed his background, stating that Cable is an adult, time-traveling Nathan Christopher Summers, the son of Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor, first seen in Uncanny X-Men #201 (Jan 1986). Both issues could be given as the first appearance of Cable. Further complicating the matter, Cable was seen in a cameo at the end of The New Mutants #86 (Feb. 1990).
• Some superhero identities are used by more than one character. The original Green Lantern first appeared in All-American Comics #16 (April 1940). During the Silver Age, Green Lantern, like many DC heroes, was rebooted with a totally new identity. The second Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, debuted in Showcase #22 (Oct. 1959). All-American Comics #16 is still considered the first appearance of Green Lantern, both of the original title-bearer and the superhero identity itself. To avoid confusion, Showcase #22 is called the first appearance of Hal Jordan, of Green Lantern II or of the Silver Age Green Lantern.
• Occasionally, a character will appear in the background of a series before being named. Spider-Man’s early love interest Liz Allan is first addressed by name in Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Sept. 1963). However, an unnamed character in Amazing Spider-Man #1 (March 1963) is, based on her appearance and dialogue, probably Allan. Plus, in Amazing Fantasy #15 (Aug. 1962), one panel shows an unnamed character who looks exactly like Allan. Thus Liz Allan's first appearance may be given as Amazing Fantasy #15, Amazing Spider-Man #1 or Amazing Spider-Man #4.
• Some characters appear in more than one continuity. While the first appearance of Nightcrawler is Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975), the first appeared of “Ultimate Nightcrawler” (Nightcrawler in the alternate Ultimate Marvel universe) is Ultimate X-Men #6 (Aug. 2001).
• Rarely, a character debuts in a publisher’s foreign branch and then appears in domestic series. Psylocke first appeared in Captain Britain #8 (Dec. 1976), an original series of Marvel UK, not widely available outside of Great Britain. Her debut in an American series was The New Mutants Annual #2 (1986). Her first appearance is sometimes given as either but more correctly it is Captain Britain #8 while The New Mutants Annual #2 is her first US appearance.

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First appearances of popular heroes, villains and teams

Note: All values are according to Comics Price Guide. Prices given are for the best available editions. Thus prices of Golden Age comics are for editions in "fine" condition because editions in better condition for such old comics are either extremely rare or have never been confirmed to exist. Prices for Silver Age and subsequent comics are for "very fine" editions. Priced are also for editions graded by the Certified Collectibles Group. Superman, the catalyst of the Golden Age, from Superman #14, January-February 1942. ... Showcase #4 (September-October 1956), often thought the first appearance of the first Silver Age superhero, the Barry Allen Flash. ...

Note: Batman #1, the first appearance of The Joker and Catwoman, is especially valuable because it is also the first issue of a long-running series and the first comic book to bear Batman's name as its title Superman, aka Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and for several decades has been one of the most popular and well-known comic book icons of all-time. ... Cover of Action Comics #1, which featured the debut of Superman. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... The DC Comics superhero Batman (originally and still sometimes referred to as the Batman or the Bat-Man) is a fictional character who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... Categories: Comics stubs | Batman | DC Comics titles ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... 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Fact: According to the comic book database, Action Comics #1 is more likely to be worth a whopping $758,000, in mint condition. Mint Condition is a six-person R&B band from the Twin Cities. ...

See also

• Comic book collecting
• List of first appearances in Marvel Comics publications

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