GPA market reports (Aug 2024): Comic book market’s top achievements
The GPAnalysis Market Reports deliver a fresh peek into the shifting tides of comic book values, drawing curious eyes toward the dazzling world of collectors and investors alike. In a realm divided by era—Platinum/Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Modern—the ebb and flow of comic book fortunes take shape. Step into the latest findings from August 2024, where sales ripple and roll across the market like waves chasing the shore.
Monthly value report
August saw comic sales soaring skyward, totalling an eye-popping $15,375,876 across all four eras. Let’s walk through the ages and see how the wealth was split:
Total comic sales by era (Aug 2024)
Key Insights:
Platinum/Golden Era: This era commanded 27.92% of the market in August, with a staggering 62.89% of its value concentrated in just 20 key titles—proof that collectors remain heavily drawn to high-value treasures from the past.
Silver Era: Representing 25.36% of the total market, the Silver Age saw an even greater concentration, with 82.71% of its value tied to top-tier books, showing that a few legendary titles continue to dominate.
Bronze Era: Contributing 15.12% of the market’s value, Bronze Age comics followed suit, with 76.22% of the era’s worth concentrated in its Top 20 titles, reinforcing the trend of a select few holding significant sway.
Modern Era: Leading the pack in market share at 31.61%, the Modern era saw a more dispersed value spread. Only 37.65% of its worth came from Top 20 titles, highlighting a broader value distribution across a wider array of books.
Top issue sales by era (Aug 2024)
Platinum/Golden
Captain America Comics (1941-1954)
Issue: No.1
Grade: 5.5
CGC ID: 1255099001
Price: $172,221
Date: Aug 2024
Silver
Amazing Fantasy (1962-1996)
Issue: No.15
Grade: 6.0
CGC ID: 4414942020
Price: $73,000
Date: Aug 2024
Bronze
Star Wars (1977-1986)
Issue: No.1
Note: 35c Price Variant - The image provided is just a representation.
Grade: 9.4
CGC ID: 0167830001
Price: $40,800
Date: Aug 2024
Modern
Walking Dead (2003)
Issue: No.1
Grade: 9.9
CGC ID: 1198190007
Price: $23,459
Date: Aug 2024
The GPA Market Reports leave us with much to chew on: the older eras, particularly Silver, continue to dominate. Yet, the Modern Era dances to its tune—its value trickles through more hands, books, and opportunities. The question for collectors is simple: do you chase the crown jewels of the past or take your chances in the bustling halls of the present?
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