Which Marvel comics are valuable?

8 Marvel Comics Worth Big Money

Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962) — $700,000.
Captain America Comics #1 (1941) — $630,000.
Marvel Mystery Comics 128-Page Issue Variant Edition (1942) — $485,000.
Fantastic Four #1 (1961) — $300,000.
Avengers #1 (1963) — $275,000.
The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) — $230,000.
Captain America Comics 128 Page Issue (1942) — $200,000.

What old comics are worth money?

10 Rare Comic Books That Are Worth a Fortune

Action Comics No. The inaugural issue of Action Comics marked the first appearance of Superman and helped kick off the superhero genre.
Amazing Fantasy No.
Detective Comics No.
All Star Comics No.
X-Men No.
Tales of Suspense No.
Marvel Comics No.
The Incredible Hulk No.

How do you know what comic books are worth?

The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the “good” category is by looking at the cover price. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover.

Is now a good time to sell comics?

Is now a good time to sell? The big picture, ignoring the Coronavirus, is yes. Most vintage comic books are selling for all-time high prices. Disney keeps putting out the Marvel movies and TV series, so that is creating demand for a lot of comic book back issues.

Are comics a good long term investment?

“Long-term investors should consider selecting comics that have traditionally shown slow, steady growth. For them, pre-1985 books are the best choice. These are comic books that have appreciated in value over time, and will likely continue to do so.

Why are comics so expensive?

Comics are nomially priced at $3.99 for 20 pages of content. They have to pay the creative team, the distribution, and make profit for the retailer with that money. The comics market has razor thin margins as it is. They are priced so high because they literally couldn’t make comics if they priced it much lower.

Is Hulk 181 a good investment?

Hulk #181 is the first full appearance of the Wolverine, arguably the most popular character in the Marvel universe. This book is one of the safest investments in comics, constantly accruing more value and always one of the Bronze Age books people ask for.

How do I know if I have newsstand or direct?

The surest way to identify a newsstand edition is to look at the second part of the bar code in the UPC box. Direct editions have five numbers and newsstand editions have two numbers.