comics was on the rise. Possible reasons are that certain Golden Age comics are becoming too expensive or that baby boomers fondly remember the comics from their youth. Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Spider-Man, is considered the “holy grail” of Silver Age comics. The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #38 (2008) lists the following 20 comics as the most sought-after by collectors:
Title
Issue
Publisher
Relevance
Amazing Fantasy
15
Marvel
First appearance of Spider-Man
Showcase
4
DC Comics
First appearance of Barry Allen as the Flash
Fantastic Four
1
Marvel
First appearance of the Fantastic Four
Amazing Spider-Man
1
Marvel
Spider-Man gets his own series
Hulk
1
Marvel
First appearance of Hulk
X-Men
1
Marvel
First appearance of X-Men
Showcase
8
DC Comics
Second Silver Age appearance of the Flash
Journey Into Mystery
83
Marvel
First appearance of Thor
Showcase
9
DC Comics
Lois Lane stars in her own adventure
The Flash
105
DC Comics
First Flash comic book since Flash Comics was cancelled with issue #104
Tales of Suspense
39
Marvel
First appearance of Iron Man
Brave and the Bold
28
DC Comics
First appearance of the Justice League of America
Adventure Comics
247
DC Comics
Superboy meets the Legion of Super-Heroes
Justice League of America
1
DC Comics
First Issue
Showcase
22
DC Comics
First appearance of Silver Age Green Lantern
Fantastic Four
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