Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era posted on may 10, 2019 may 11, 2019 by zapkapow comics before marvel became the major player it is today, dc comics superman would regularly sell over 1 million copies per month, and batman wasnt far behind. Apr 26, 2017 nicolas cage is one of the most prolific actors in hollywood, but among his many credits are a couple turns as comic book characters. The 15 most powerful comic books characters ever created. The 10 bestselling comic book titles of 21st century. Nov 15, 2014 spiderman, spiderman, does whatever a spider can, spins a web, any size, catches thieves just like flies. Created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1961, this comic book shows the fantastic fours first adventure. Looking at the mostordered comic books in the north american comic market, dc entertainment had a particularly strong year, with seven of the. No, most topselling titles dont match the numbers of the heydays of comic book sales, but consider this nine out of the top 10 bestselling titles of the 21st century were released between. The top 9 bestselling comic books of all time ppcorn. He is recognizable in so many places where there isnt even a comic to be sold.
Comics and textbooks are not included in this list. May 07, 2018 no, most topselling titles dont match the numbers of the heydays of comic book sales, but consider this nine out of the top 10 bestselling titles of the 21st century were released between. Marvel comics was given an award from the guinness book of world records at comic con in san diego. Todd mcfarlanes creation has become the most popular independent comic book character. Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, harry potter by j. What is the top selling comic book issue of all times.
Worldwide, spiderman has sold more than 360 million copies and has even been. The 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world therichest. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the. 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. Best selling refers to the estimated number of copies sold of each book, rather than the number of books printed or currently owned. Its rare to find an almostperfect copy of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. For decades, this comic book has been a fan favourite. Mar 07, 2018 with that in mind, these are all characters that debuted in american comic books, who made their debut in 1993 or after, and who, based on a number of metrics, rank as the most popular, most. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee and co. It was a difficult choice, but marvels one above all, we think, is even more powerful and has the edge over dcs the presence. Spiderman is worlds most profitable superhero and its. Characters from both marvel and dc are included into one list. This includes antiheroes and villains that are now heroes.
The single comic that sold the most copies is the first issue of the 1991 xmen written by chris claremont and with art from jim lee, which sold 7 million copies. Aug 25, 2014 the golden age of comic books spanned from the late 1930s into the early 1950s and introduced most of the superhero and adventure characters that have become billiondollar brands today. 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 golden age of comic books spanned from the late 1930s into the early 1950s and introduced most of the superhero and adventure characters that have become billiondollar brands today. The 20 richest comic book characters of all time 2020. The books are listed according to the highest sales estimate as reported in reliable, independent sources. One piece is the bestselling comic by a single author and the bestselling manga of all time, having sold the most collected comic book volumes. Feb 26, 2015 superman ranks at the top of the list of bestselling comic book series of all time, having sold an estimated 600 million copies worldwide. This is a list of my top 100 comic book heroes from any comic book series. Superman ranks at the top of the list of bestselling comic book series of all time, having sold an estimated 600 million copies worldwide.
Best selling comic books of all time insider monkey. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. If you mean popular in terms of public knowledge, probably superman or batman. They have what is known as the trinity of comic book characterssuperman, batman, and. As of june 2017, the series has been translated into 80. Mar 17, 2017 as one of the most popular characters in the walking dead series of comic books, michonne has gone from being a lone warrior to a leading figure in rick grimes ragtag band of survivors. These are the bestselling comic books ever and some may say the best. This list is for comics printed in a traditional book format paperback or hardcover, typically with a similar number of pages as novels.
This page provides lists of bestselling comic book series to date. Top ten most violent comic book characters thetoptens. Bestselling comic books in north america 2019 statista. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. Spiderman is worlds most profitable superhero and its not. Superman is without a doubt one of the most well known superheroes in the world. He is one of the earliest superheroes and his first. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Estimated circulation figures for individual manga series published in manga magazines are given in footnotes.
What single issue comic sold the most issues of all times. The top 50 most powerful comic book characters 2014. 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. Spiderman, spiderman, does whatever a spider can, spins a web, any size, catches thieves just like flies. Action comics, the series which introduced the superman character. Nov 22, 2019 its rare to find an almostperfect copy of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. Not to mention an auction house record as the most expensive comic book ever. Many superhero fans remember growing up with awesome action figures or playsets featuring. The comicbook line was a division of charlton publications, which published magazines most notably songlyric magazines, puzzle books and, briefly, books under the monarch and gold. Oct 28, 2015 the 10 most valuable marvel comics in the world. Making it the most expensive marvel issue ever sold, and one of the most valuable comics in history.
First place is still surprising to us, however, when you think about it for what it is, it makes total sense. Much of her early story focussed on her violent struggle against the governor, which was far more brutal and personal that in the tv show. Thanks to the constantly growing success of superhero movies, marvel has been cashing in on the big screen versions of their comic book characters for the last decade. The quality of the issue proved to be the deciding factor in its value, with several comics in a modern readers collection likely to fall below a 9. This list is limited to japanese manga and does not include manhwa, manhua or original englishlanguage manga. A movie, cartoons, comics, and toys have made spawn one of the hottest commodities in a while. Take a look at which of dcs characters made the cut in the top dc comic book superhero characters of all time. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zapkapow. Comic books changed the way readers engaged with characters. This legendary marvel character was created by stan lee and steve ditko. That versatility makes it one of the best comics of all time.
The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. The ordinary person knows the top 3 red guy, black guy, red and blue guy, little boys and big. Wolverine wolverine is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics, commonly associated with the xmen. One piece is the best selling comic by a single author and the best selling manga of all time, having sold the most collected comic book volumes. Aug 01, 2019 the greatest comic book characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Owning a country with the worlds most indestructible material is obviously going to make you a lot of money. The top 50 most powerful comic book characters 2014 heres your list of the top 50 most powerful comic book characters.
These 11 top selling comic book characters of all time are the bedrock of the comic book industry. Bestselling american comic books of all time in the u. The series are listed according to the highest sales estimate of their collected tankobon volumes as reported in reliable sources. It first appeared as a daily comic strip and continues to be published today. But individual superman and batman series arent necessarily the most popular comic bo. In 1936, this lee falk creation first appeared as a daily comic strip. But weve done the best we could with the 10 best selling comics that we. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the bestselling books of all time. The following is a list of the bestselling japanese manga series to date, in terms of the number of collected tankobon volumes sold. Thats a tough question to answer i think it depends on how you define popular. Children dressed up in costume examine comic books for sale in samara, russia. Dec 28, 2017 looking at the most ordered 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. Bestselling american singleissue comic books of all time in the u.
The number one entry on our list of the most powerful characters ever created in comic books goes to marvels representation of god, one above all. Some have managed to break the million selling mark due to popularity, some to notoriety, some down to sheer perseverance. The bestselling manga magazine and bestselling comic magazine is weekly shonen jump, with over 7. Nicolas cage is one of the most prolific actors in hollywood, but among his many credits are a couple turns as comic book characters. The top ten most violent comic book characters wolverine wolverine is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics, commonly associated with the xmen. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Many superhero fans remember growing up with awesome action figures or playsets featuring their favorite marvel superheroes, and toy stores still. The previous most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction was amazing fantasy no. By comparison, the second best selling comic book series is batman, the eponymous characters own title, published after his rising popularity in detective. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Chip zdarsky one of the most interesting comic characters weve seen in recent years doesnt fly. Action comics, the series which introduced the superman.
Many readers are able to feel empathy for the oppressed underdog characters like. Nov 22, 2019 the previous most expensive marvel comic ever sold at public auction was amazing fantasy no. But its still not the most expensive comic book ever sold. The first appearance of the dark knight from 1939, created by bob kane and bill finger, is a book all comic book lovers would want to own. The phantom, created by lee falk in 1936, has sold over 150 million copies worldwide. Some have managed to break the millionselling mark due to popularity, some to notoriety, some down to sheer perseverance. This is a historic copy of a historic comic book, ed jaster, the auction houses senior vice president, said in the statement. Cages performances as ghost rider were not popular or profitable enough to get the studio to continue. What is the most expensive comic book ever sold answers. Although his popularity may have waned in recent years, the accomplishments of this character are hard to ignore. Superman ranks at the top of the list of bestselling comic book series of.
This page provides lists of bestselling individual books and book series to date and in any language. The 10 most expensive comic books of alltime allen lee 1 year ago there is a lot of interest in comic books, which in turn, means that comic books with either historical value or some other kind of significance can fetch considerable sums when sold to interested individuals. With over 150 million copies sold, the phantom is one of the most successful comic book series in the world. Asterix by rene goscinny, albert uderzo, and jeanyves ferri. While the name might suggest otherwise, the book was first published in 1939 by timely comics, decades before the conglomerated publisher would change its name to reflect their beloved book an idea fully endorsed by marvel legend stan lee. Charlton comics was an american comic book publishing company that existed from 1945 to 1986, having begun under a different name t. We hope you enjoyed our list of the 20 richest comic book characters of all time. Most sold comics and childrens books in finland 2018.
The first print run quickly sold out of 80,000 copies, so a second printing of 800,000 was ordered, which also sold out. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee. The most famous of these is playing the role of johnny blaze, aka ghost rider, in the 2007 film and its 2011 sequel ghost rider. Superman sold millions of copies again and it nearly wrecked the comic book industry honorable mention to these valiant and image issues that just missed the cut. Nov 25, 2018 the single comic that sold the most copies is the first issue of the 1991 xmen written by chris claremont and with art from jim lee, which sold 7 million copies. Jan 16, 2019 marvel has been in the toy business for forever. As one of the most popular characters in the walking dead series of comic books, michonne has gone from being a lone warrior to a leading figure in rick grimes ragtag band of survivors. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it.
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