Inside the Guide: Top Silver Age Books in Guide #20

In his study of the comic book market and the value of individual comics, Robert M. Overstreet also compares issues and titles against others from their comic age or genre. In 1990’s The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #20, he collated a list of the most valuable Silver Age books based on Near Mint condition. It’s an expected mixture of DC and Marvel issues, however the order in which they are ranked contains some surprises. The meteoric rise in value of these books over the last 30 years is also an interesting aspect of the list.

#1 – Showcase #4 – $3,000
#2 – Amazing Fantasy #15 – $2,800
#3 – Amazing Spider-Man #1 – $2,750
#4 – Fantastic Four #1 – $2,650
#5 – Adventure Comics #247 – $1,600
#6 – Detective Comics #225 – $1,150
#7 – Brave and the Bold #28 – $1,100
#8 – X-Men #1 – $990
#9 – Incredible Hulk #1 – $950
#10 – Showcase #8 – $900
#10 – Justice League #1 – $900
#12 – Tales of Suspense #39 – $875
#13 – Tales to Astonish #27 – $825
#14 – Adventure Comics #210 – $800
#14 – Flash #105 – $800
#16 – Journey Into Mystery #83 – $750
#17 – Showcase #22 – $725
#17 – Avengers #1 – $725
#19 – Fantastic Four #2 – $700
#20 – Amazing Spider-Man #2 – $660