Let’s look Captain Marvel Adventures #1’s current value, prices realized and issues for sale (and how you may score a copy at a discount).

Captain Marvel Adventures #1 is one of the most valuable comic books of the Golden Age. It consistently ranks in the top 10 of all comic books.

Captain Marvel Adventures 1 Value, Price and For Sale Survey

Why It’s Important – First Captain Marvel

Price and Value Trends – a blue chip comic.

Investment Potential – Captain Marvel Adventures #1 is considered a “blue chip” comic investment.

Amazing Fantasy #15, CGC 9.4 sold for $1.1 million this week.

The issue was sold Monday by a private seller to a private buyer, ComicConnect.com chief executive Stephen Fishler told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

The price paid is the most for a book from the Silver Age.

“Over the last decade it has become a rather legendary copy because it was in the hands of a collector and no one thought he would sell,” Fishler said. “The owner came up with a figure that he didn’t think anyone would pay, and it was paid.”

Here is a scan of the Amazing Fantasy #15 that sold:

This Amazing Fantasy #15 solf for $1.1 million.

Captain America Comics #1 contains the first appearance and origin of the Captain America and is one of the most valuable Golden Age comic books according to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. There is nothing like coming out punching Hitler on the cover of your first issue!

Captain America 1 For Sale

Why It’s Important – The origin and first appearance of the Captain America (soon to have his own comic book movie!)

Price and Value Trends – Has remained strong over the years commanding sales from $2,300 for incomplete copies to approaching $100,000 in CGC 9.0.

Investment Potential – Captain America Comics #1 is considered a “blue chip” comic investment. The upcoming comic book movie and positioning in the Avengers movie has a good chance of improving his standing.