During the golden age of comic books, each copy cost only approximately 10 cents. However, in the decades since then, the price of well-preserved comic books has increased tremendously and some of the more rare comics are worth a ton. Here's a list of the 10 most valuable comic books ever sold:
10. The Incredible Hulk #1
Year published: 1962
Sold for: $320,000 in 2014
9. Captain America Comics #1
Year published: 1941
Sold for: $343,057 in 2011
8. Marvel Comics #1
Year published: 1939
Sold for: $350,000
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7. Tales of Suspense #39
Year published: 1963
Sold for: $375,000 in 2012
6. Flash Comics #1
Year published: 1940
Sold for: $450,000 in 2010
5. X-Men #1
Year published: 1963
Sold for: $492,937.50
4. Batman #1
Year published: 1940
Sold for: $567,625
3. Detective Comics #27
Year published: 1939
Sold for: $1.08 million
2. Amazing Fantasy #15
Year published: 1962
Sold for: $1.1 million in 2012
1. Action Comics #1
Year published: 1938
Sold for: $3.21 million
