If I had a $100k to spend…
If I had a $100k to spend on comics, I wouldn’t know where to start from… wait! That’s a lie, of course I know where my money would go!
Let me prefix that this is heavily dependent on the condition of the comics and current market value. Here are my 10 comics that I’d collect if I had a $100,000 to spend, starting from 10 - 1.
Here is how I’d split the budget across 10 comics:
10. Journey into Mystery #83 (1962) - The first appearance of Thor. This is a classic key issue in Marvel's history.
9. Marvel Comics #1 (1939) - The first comic book published by Marvel, featuring the first appearance of characters like the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner.
8. Avengers #1 (1963) - This issue features the first appearance of the Avengers. Its value has risen, especially with the popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
7. Showcase #4 (1956) - The first appearance of Barry Allen as the Flash, which marked the beginning of the Silver Age of comics.
6. Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) - The first appearance of the Hulk. Another key issue that would be a great investment.
5. Fantastic Four #1 (1961) - The first appearance of the Fantastic Four, marking the beginning of Marvel's Silver Age.
4. X-Men #1 (1963) - The first appearance of the X-Men. This issue is highly sought after and would be a fantastic addition to your collection.
3. Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962) - The first appearance of Spider-Man. This is a must-have for any serious comic collector and can be within your budget for a lower-grade copy.
2. Detective Comics #27 (1939) - The first appearance of Batman. It's another iconic issue that can fetch high prices depending on its grade.
1. Action Comics #1 (1938) - This is the first appearance of Superman, often regarded as the holy grail of comic books. Condition-dependent, this could take up the entire budget or more. I’d be happy to possess a one-book collection, but what’s the fun in that?
This list would depend heavily on the condition of the comics and the current market value. Some of these comics, especially Action Comics #1 and Detective Comics #27 might exceed $100,000 in higher grades, so you might need to adjust based on the actual condition available. Would you want to focus on lower-grade copies of these key issues or aim for high-grade copies of slightly less famous but still significant comics?
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