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Marvel Silver Age Comic Books Price Guide
Most Valuable Marvel Silver Age Comic Books
The Marvel Age of Comics began in 1961 when Fantastic Four #1 was published.
Fantastic Four #1 started the Marvel Age of Comics in 1961This was not the beginning of the Silver Age of Comics.
It was in response to the success that DC Comics were enjoying with their relaunch of superheroes.
Showcase #4 in 1956 is credited with the start of the Silver Age of Comics, with the reboot of Flash as Barry Allen.
It was soon followed by the return of Lois Lane, new heroes including Adam Strange, and the reboot of Green Lantern as Hal Jordan.
The Justice League of America appeared next, and it was soon a popular super-team.
Stan Lee created Fantastic Four comic books in response. Marvel exploded into life in the Silver Age, with the creation of dozens of now-family names.
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Overview of Marvel Silver Age Comic Books
Here are the most important comic book characters Marvel introduced in the 1960s.
- Ant-Man
- Amazing Spider-Man
- Avengers
- Black Panther
- Black Widow
- Captain America
- Captain Marvel
- Daredevil
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Hawkeye
- Incredible Hulk
- Iron Man
- Nick Fury, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Sgt Fury and his Howling Commandos
- Silver Surfer
- Thor
- Warlock
- Wasp
- Watcher
- X-Men
Here are some of the most notable villains introduced by Marvel in the Silver Age:
- Black Knight
- Doctor Doom
- Doctor Octopus
- Juggernaut
- Kang the Conqueror
- Kingpin
- Leader
- Lizard
- Loki
- Magneto
- Mandarin
- Mephisto
- M.O.D.O.K.
- Mole Man
- Ronan the Accuser
- Sandman
- Skrulls
- Vulture
With multiple sales of these books every year, it's hard to keep them exactly in order of most valuable downwards. We will do our best, but for sure some will get out of place over time.
Top Marvel Silver Age Comic Books by Value
Amazing Fantasy #15
Origin and first appearance of Spider-Man
Lowest price $10,000
Average price $30,000
Record price $3,600,000
There is absolutely no doubt that this is THE Silver Age comic book! Spider-Man was first debuted in this, the final issue of a tryout series Amazing Fantasy.
He went on to become the world's greatest comic book character, effectively catapulting Marvel to the forefront of comic book publishing for decades.
The record sale of $3.6M was for a CGC 9.6. This is exceptional for any Silver Age comic. Most copies of AF#15 turn up in 2.5-4.0 condition.
Fantastic Four #1
1st Mole Man;
1st Marvel Super-Team;
the comic which began the Marvel Age of Comics
Lowest price $5,000
Average price $18,000
Record price $1,500,000
There are few comics as important as Fantastic Four #1. This book turned Marvel Comics into a household name.
When you consider what would follow the FF into the Marvel universe, there is a strong argument for this being THE most important comic book ever published.
Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor, the Avengers, Daredevil, and hundreds of other characters all owe their existence to the Fantastic Four.
Amazing Spider-Man #1
Fantastic Four crossover
Lowest price $4,000
Average price $15,000
Record price $1,380,000
The poor man's AF#15, Amazing Spider Man comics #1 is the most important issue in the solo run (although you could make an argument for #14, the first Green Goblin, #50, 1st Kingpin, or #129, 1st Punisher, which are all HUGE keys).
One of the few Silver Age comics to break the $1M barrier, the famous Curator copy graded a CGC 9.8, but most of the issues which turn up are usually in the 3.0 to 5.0 range.
Uncanny X-Men #1
Origin and First Appearance of the X-Men
1st Magneto
Lowest price $3,500
Average price $10,000
Record price $872,000
One of the Silver Age Marvel keys that no self-respecting collector of the era should be without.
Very uncommon to get one with a pure white cover. As with most white-cover Silver Age books, it's normal to find them slightly yellowed.
Tales of Suspense #39
Origin and First Appearance of Iron Man
Lowest price $2,900
Average price $7,000
Record price $840,000
One of the Marvel mega-keys from the Silver Age that will always be in demand. Tony Stark's creation of Iron Man has become a pillar of the MCU.
Founder member of the Avengers and standalone hero in his own right.
Rather like the Hulk, Iron Man comic books debuted with his armor being gray. Over several issues, it would change...
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Incredible Hulk #1
1st Hulk
Lowest price $7,000
Average price $25,000
Record price $825,000
Hulk has become a mainstay of the MCU. Originally gray-skinned, he becomes his more usual green color in issue #2.
Avengers #1
First appearance of the super team
Lowest price $1,000
Average price $3,500
Record price $432,000
The Avengers are the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2012. Thor was a founder member of the team and went on to star in his own series of MCU movies.
Hulk fell out with the team and fought against them alongside Sub-Mariner not long after issue #1.
Daredevil #1
Origin and First Appearance of Matt Murdock
Lowest price $700
Average price $2,500
Record price $360,000
From 1964, this is the most recently published of the big Marvel keys, and it turns up pretty often. Usually the condition is slightly better than the other keys, in the 3.0 to 5.0 range.
The recent monster sale of a 9.8 set a new record. Prices for this book are all over the place, with the previous record $500K and a recent $125K sale of 9.8s showing just how random it can be when high-grade copies come to market.
Journey into Mystery #83
1st Thor
Lowest price $1,000
Average price $6,500
Record price $350,400
Journey into Mystery #83 is THE Thor comic book. It's the very first appearance of Thor, who is a founder member of the Avengers.
There are several reprints of this book, but the only one with value is the Golden Record Reprint from 1966. It has no price box on the front cover and a Golden Records ad on the back cover. It's worth from $50-$500 depending on condition.
Amazing Spider-Man #14
First Green Goblin
Lowest price $400
Average price $1,500
Record price $210,000
Norman Osborne is a horrific Spider-Man villain, whose exposure to chemicals he calls the "Goblin formula" permanently granted him superhuman powers and shattered his sanity.
This book is a double whammy! THE iconic Spider-Man villain, instantly recognizable even to non-geeks, and the antagonist to the first Tobey Maguire Spider-Man.
This book also features the Incredible Hulk in his first battle with Spidey, so Hulk fans have a reason to want a copy too.
Tales to Astonish #27
1st Hank Pym, aka Ant-Man
"The Man in the Ant Hill"
Lowest price $500
Average price $3,750
Record price $200,000
While it would be another eight issues before the title pivoted into a superhero title, collectors value this above TTA#35 as the first Ant-Man appearance. A huge, and somewhat scarce, key issue.
Fantastic Four #5
First Doctor Doom
Lowest price $1,500
Average price $7,500
Record price $162,000
Doctor Doom is THE enemy of the FF, and due to appear in the "homecoming" movie in the MCU in 2025.
Strange Tales #110
First Doctor Strange
Lowest price $400
Average price $2,000
Record price $150,000
Doctor Strange is a massive part of the MCU, and crosses over into different Marvel properties. This is a huge key issue.
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Silver Surfer #1
1st Silver Surfer in his own title
Lowest price $250
Average price $700
Record price $132,000
Norin Radd is the Herald of Galactus. He goes on to fight against and alongside various Marvel heroes and villains.
Avengers #4
Captain America returns
1st Baron Zemo
Lowest price $400
Average price $1,800
Record price $108,000
Captain America is freed from his long slumber in a block of Arctic ice, and returns to join the Avengers. A massively important Silver Age key issue.
Fantastic Four #48
First Galactus and Silver Surfer
Lowest price $350
Average price $2,000
Record price $108,000
Very few Fantastic Four issues are as hugely important as this one.
The Silver Surfer is going to touch many corners of the MCU and has been a giant part of Marvel for decades now.
Tales of Suspense #57
1st Hawkeye
Lowest price $60
Average price $900
Record price $102,000
Another critical member of the Avengers, Hawkeye starred in several MCU movies. The future of the character seems to be with his daughter.
Amazing Spider-Man #50
First Kingpin
Lowest price $250
Average price $1,000
Record price $99,000
They don't get much bigger than Kingpin, and that's not just his chest size. A long-time enemy of Spider-Man and later, Captain America.
The villain in Into the Spider-Verse is also a big part of the MCU as a foil to the Punisher, and probably has more to give.
Journey into Mystery #85
First Loki
Lowest price $600
Average price $2,000
Record price $84,000
This is the third appearance of Thor, but more importantly, it's the first appearance of Loki. The anti-hero brother of Thor is a huge part of the MCU.
Sgt Fury and his Howling Commandos #1
1st in Series
Lowest price $225
Average price $2,000
Record price $80,500
War comics are scarcer than superhero titles, and tend to turn up in much rougher shape when you do find them. This is a rare comic in high grade!
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
1st Sinister Six; Thor appearance
Lowest price $200
Average price $1,000
Record price $78,000
The first Sinister Six appearance is the main reason this is a key issue. But Thor also crosses over into the story, encountering Spider-Man for the first time.
The Sinister Six are Mysterio, Doctor Octopus, Sandman, Vulture, Kraven the Hunter and Electro.
This book has many pin-up pages in it and they are often missing, so count the pages with care if you're buying an uncertified copy.
Captain America #117
1st Falcon
Lowest price $90
Average price $300
Recent 9.8 Sale $24,000
Record price $78,000
The first appearance of Falcon (later in the MCU as part of the Avengers) is a huge key issue.
Since he has come and gone in the movies, there has been a cooling off of values. The $78K sale is a pandemic high which will probably not be repeated for years.
Captain America #100
First in standalone series
Lowest price $100
Average price $500
Record price $78,000 (CGC 9.9)
$13,800 (CGC 9.8)
Cap's first standalone comic of the Silver Age features a cool cover wth the Avengers, Black Panther and more. The story picks up from Tales of Suspense #99.
The CGC 9.9 is a curveball -- that is an unrepeatable sale.
Fantastic Four #52
First Black Panther
Lowest price $350
Average price $800
Record price $65,000
The first Black Panther was a huge part of the MCU for a while. Overdue a reboot.
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Silver Surfer #4
Classic Silver Surfer vs Thor comic
Lowest price $100
Average price $700
Record price $66,000
Some comic book images are iconic. This Thor vs Silver Surfer battle cover is a nailed-on classic of the Silver Age of comics. It will always be in demand.
Tales to Astonish #44
1st Wasp
Lowest price $200
Average price $900
Record price $56,000
Janet van Dyne becomes the Wasp in this crucial key issue. She goes on to become a founder member of the Avengers, and co-stars alongside Ant-Man in several MCU movies.
Tales to Astonish #35
1st Ant-Man as costumed hero
Lowest price $100
Average price $900
Record price $51,000
While TTA#27 was the first Ant-Man as a man, this is the moment that the title finally converts into a superhero book.
Hugely important. The movies do a great job of faithfully reproducing his distinctive early costumed look.
X-Men #12
First Juggernaut
Lowest price $200
Average price $1,000
Record price $43,700
One of the better-known and loved characters from the mutant universe, Juggernaut, debuts.
Avengers #57
First Vision
Lowest price $75
Average price $400
Record price $37,500
The Vision has been a huge part of the MCU, and his race may not yet be run.
Tales of Suspense #52
1st Black Widow
Lowest price $200
Average price $1,200
Record price $28,800
There is a case that Black Widow is an anti-hero at her introduction.
But you can't deny that she went on to join the Avengers, and became an important hero in the fight against Thanos.
X-Men #4
First Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch
First Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Lowest price $400
Average price $1,200
Record price $26,000
Perhaps the second-most important X-Men issue, certainly in the early years. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch appear here.
Thor #165
Lowest price $50
Average price $150
Record price $25,000
This is the first true appearance of Adam Warlock (although Fantastic Four #67 has a similar claim).
Fantastic Four #13
1st Red Ghost;
1st Watcher
Lowest price $100
Average price $800
Record price $22,000
The Red Ghost is a nice side note, but The Watcher is the real draw of this issue. Watcher has expanded to touch many parts of the MCU.
Strange Tales #135
1st HYDRA; 1st Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Lowest price $65
Average price $350
Record price $20,400
HYDRA is a criminal network bent on world domination.
It is a long-time source of some of the worst threats to humanity, and the backdrop to many of the MCU properties.
Marvel Super-Heroes #18
1st Guardians of the Galaxy
Lowest price $50
Average price $250
Record price $19,000
The first appearance of the GOTG was in an obscure title in 1969. The lineup bears no relevance to the MCU movie team, but inspired the series of movies.
Marvel Super-Heroes #12
1st Captain Marvel
Lowest price $40
Average price $500
Record price $14,500
Captain Marvel is not to be confused with the DC Comics character of the same name from the Golden Age. This character appears in the MCU as a female.
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