There may be no other modern comic as intriguing as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. This comic book remains one of the most valuable modern comics, and essentially serves as the launchpad for the 1980′s to present Independent comic book movement.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 CGC 9.8 For Sale
Why it’s important
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was one of the first independent comic books to really hit the big time. Outside of the comic book itself it has spawned movies, television cartoons, toys and more licensed items than can be mentioned. This perpetual interest keeps the comic book in the limelight.
The Gotcha
The first issue is in black and white with a black cover prone to easy damage. High grade copies are more difficult to find. The big gotcha are the counterfeit copies in circulation. For that reason, unless you are an expert, I can highly recommend sticking to CGC copies for purchase.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 Value
A copy of TMNT #1 in CGC 9.8 (the highest known graded copy) has sold as high as $22,752.CGC 9.4 copies can be had for around $4,000. The price drop is steep after that.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 For Sale
Where to find copies of TMNT? Check the usual place such as Heritage, Comiclink, etc., but don’t forget to look on E-bay and use our Comic for Pennies System to score a copy at a discount. Copies currently for sale on E-bay are found below. As you’ll probably notice, they are difficult to find.
Flash Comics #1 is the Golden Age first issue of the every popular Flash. The Flash has survived the Golden, Silver and Modern ages, as well as reasonably successful (if not corny) television show.
The Flash has gone through several iterations over the years, but the issue we’re talking about here is the Golden Age edition. His popularity experienced a resurgence in the Silver Age with Showcase 4, the subject of another of our investment surveys.
In 2010 the Mile High copy of Flash Comics #1 sold $450,000. Copies in the VG to VG+ condition have sold for just under $12,000 as recently as 2010. Like any of these old, rare issues, they are not offered for sale frequently and you absolutely must be careful of restoration.
The Flash remain an popular figure and it’s value gives it a solid position on our most valuable comics list. Check out the copies currently for sale below.
Tales of Suspense #39 contains the origin and first appearance of Iron Man. Tony Stark and his machine alter ego Iron Man have maintained a consistent presence in the Marvel Comics mythology, and the recent movies have only solidified this position.
A high grade copy of Tales of Suspense #39 recently topped $72,000. If you are looking for a key Iron Man issue for a little less money, the first self titled comic – Iron Man #1 can be found for significantly less. Keep an eye on the value and actual sales of this comic. Make sure to compare the value listed in the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide with the asking prices and sales you see below.
Tales of Suspense #39 has a firm position in the “blue chip” category of Silver Age comics.
