We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Could be based on stories, art, and major events of that decade from whatever comic company you like. The top 100 most industry changing comic book covers of all time. Most popular comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Within those approximate 80 years, comic book stories and the avatars within have graduated from the scrutiny of child psychologists to. One of the earliest examples of comicsasliterature 3. See values for tmnt comics, 1st gambit, secret wars 8 and more. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Nightcrawler made it all the way to number 80 on igns top 100 comic book heroes.
This book, which goes for around 5,000 dollars is a grail for many comics. A similar sentiment is being repeated over and over by collectors of highgrade key issue comic books from the 1980s and 90s. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Ever since the earliest comic books appeared on newsstands in 1933 they followed many of the precepts laid down by comic strips. Nexus is the second great science fiction comic of the 80 s. This article lists major events in the field of comics during the 1980s. Why i loved the 80s 30 titles that lived and died in.
Draw your own comics 150 pages of fun and unique templates a large 8. There are a lot of beloved comic book heroes in the present who got their starts in the 1980s. Of course there are dozens of others i would have liked to include, but when it comes down to it, there can only be 10. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. You need to catch the eye of the reader and show some of whats going on within the books pages, all while not giving too much away. Why i loved the 80s 30 titles that lived and died in the decade of excess. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Remember, if you enjoy articles about comic books and cosplay then like my blog here and join my fb group at we love comics. The 100 greatest 1980s comic book covers, ranked ranker. Toys, tv, movies, music, wrestling, cartoons, retro.
Best, ag, hp, qt, uz marvel comics collected editions. Comic books from the 70s, 80s and 90s do you remember. This period is known as the copper age of comic book collecting and encompasses one of the most volatile periods in the history of comic book. The best marvel comics stories of the 80s nerds on earth. You need to catch the eye of the reader and show some of whats going on within the book s pages, all while not giving too much away. But the next few years of dc comics were incredible. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. The top 100 most industry changing comic book covers of.
Based on comic book 6 campy 6 character name as series title 6 combat 6. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. Do you ever filter through hundreds of search engine results in an effort to find some of the greatest covers ever made. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. In 1982, roger stern, the man responsible for the some.
The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. Dc decided the best thing to do with their most popular title was to rename it at issue 41. Life was pretty good for a kid growing up in the 90s. Countdown started in the late60s, but really gained popularity in the 70s. While that particular decade might not have been as fruitful as, say, the 1960s, it was nonetheless a pretty good one. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In this incredible 80s comic book story, kraven the hunter decides that his greatest. If any comic book was ripe to be turned into a big budget film right now, i would think itd be scout. The main comic character was dan dare pilot of the future who would do battle against mekon. Now, this is the bottom 50 of the top 100 most wanted comic books by collectors of all ages and from. Top 20 comic books that defined the 90s comic watch. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics.
For me personally, this the the absolute top of this list. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. Comic book cover art is its own specialized form of entertainment. To qualify comics must be standard issue and mass produced not oneofakind and have recent sales supporting the value. If you grew up in the 90s, you had all the best cartoons, the best music, the best sitcoms. While most people think of tights and capes when it comes to comics, there are incredible stories beyond superheroes. These are titles i loved that never made it past 89. Now, with the help of our expert panel, weve curated a list. The top 10 comic book heroes of the 80s unreality mag. Ever wonder what are some of the best comic book covers of all time. Eagle was a popular weekly comic in the uk, running between 1950 and 1994. The 25 best comic books according to goodreads users. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s.
It was a story we loved to hate cause it took away some of our comic innocence. Best graphic novels 500 essential graphic novels lynd ward graphic novel prize required reading graphic novels by ratings all graphic novels with at least 25,000 ratings all graphic novels with 10,000 and 24,999 ratings all graphic novels with 1,000 and 9,999 ratings image comics. The 1990s are a much beloved and nostalgic decade for many young adults today. Wether they were mini series that ran their course or just plain. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade. We only hold comic books and images that are in the public. The top 10 comic book heroes of the 80s unrealitymag. So, im dedicating this article to the best comic book stories 0f the 80s. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. The archie comics version of shredder, whom most children of the 80s would have come to know before discovering eastman and peter lairds early work, is more of a goofball bad guy. This list is for comics printed in a traditional book format paperback or hardcover, typically with a similar number of pages as novels. Top 10 most influential comics of the 1980s lifestyle.
Originally conceived by kevin eastman and peter laird as a oneoff parody, the comics popularity has gone on to inspire three television. I am re reading a bunch of these books i picked up at a flea market. Mike baron on keyboards and steve rude on art pretty much knock it out of the park. Why i loved the 80s 30 titles that lived and died in the. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Since then i have been hooked and lucky enough to read some of the most incredible stories since the 80 s as well as developing a passion for anime. A lot happened in that 10 years so its hard to pick just one event or story that i loved. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy this video and check out the. In this video we discuss some of the best comics that were published in the 1980s. There are so many honorable mentions that i cant possibly begin to mention them all. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Top ten comic covers of the 80s major spoilers comic. We highlight some of the best alternative comics from the 1980s. 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. While that particular decade might not have been as. It featured comic strip renderings of popular childrens shows, scifi, action dramas etc.
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