Golden Age comics often sell for absurd collector prices, but the first comic appearance of Spider Man just became the most expensive comic ever sold!
Amazing Fantasy #15 (the first appearance of Spider Man) was the first comic book to beat the previous sales record set at $3.25 Million by Action Comics #1 (Superman’s debut) on ComicConnect.
But why is it so special and how much did it sell for?
Source Heritage Auctions (HA.com)
Well for starters, this comic is in absolutely pristine condition and is among 1 of only 4, 9.6 graded comics of this edition, making an unbelievably rare find for an already rare book. It is even crazier to know that apparently no Amazing Fantasy #15 has ever been graded higher than 9.8.
This truly is a diamond among gems for any comic book collector. With some of the scene set, just how much did it actually sell for!? The magic number is… $3.6 m-m-m-million dollars!
While 99.99% of us don’t have that kind of cash to spend on collectibles, it really is mind-boggling how some of us have seen or even read this issue in person before and never would have imagined it climbing to that value!
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About the Author: Andrew Schrank
Andrew Schrank
Job Title: Miniatures & Warhammer Hobby Staff Writer
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About Andrew Schrank: Over the past 15 years, Andrew has played all the games, including tabletop and video games, and immersed himself in the associated lore. Andrew joined the Spikey Bits team in 2018 and covers the Warhammer hobby and tournament scene, along with the latest in tabletop miniatures, each week.
Aspiring diplomat, Lord of Fluff, and Master of Ice Hammer, He loves Star Wars, Chaos Undivided, and Gundam. During his free time, he hunts Platinum trophies on PS5 and reads international news. On weekends, Andrew plays commander and cEDH games, often with unique strategies that push the limits.
He believes each day presents a new opportunity to grow and be challenged.
