America's Best Comics

What's America's Best Comics #1 worth in 2024?

Less than 10 copies of America's Best Comics #1 have been sold at auction, with the highest price being $3,700 for an 8.5 graded book sold only once in April 2012. A 5.0 rated copy had a value of $1,651 in April 2022, increasing its 2016 price of $956. And a 2.0 rated copy was sold in February 2022 for $1,650, also increasing its previous value of $432 from 2019.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #1 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of February 1942. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

This was the first issue of the series, and it introduced famous characters such as The Black Terror and Doc Thomas Hugo Strange, amongst others.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "Sorel's Saboteurs"

- Doc Strange story "The Great Gold Robbery"

- Liberator story "The Fifth Column Frameup"

- Captain Future story "The Construction Company Graft Racket"

- Don Davis story "The Disappearing Supply Ships"

- Woman In Red story "The Heirs of Harris"

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What's America's Best Comics #2 worth in 2024?

The top quality copy of America's Best Comics #2 is an 8.5 rated book, valued at $1,526 as of January 2016. A 5.0 graded copy had a value of $304 when it was sold in December 2010, and a 1.5 graded copy was sold in May 2021 for $232, after increasing its $148 price from 2019. The other two issues were only sold once.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #2 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of September 1942. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Kin Platt, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror and Captain Future next to each other while commanding a batallion of soldiers.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "Sinistro's Beast-Men"

- American Eagle story "Origin of the American Eagle"

- Doc Strange story "The Human Bombs"

- Captain Future story "The Red Regent"

- Don Davis story "The Maneuver Map Robbery"

- Woman In Red story "The Merchants Bank Holdup"

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What's America's Best Comics #3 worth in 2024?

Only a handful of copies of America's Best Comics #3 have been sold at auction, with the highest grading copy being a 4.5 copy, valued at $370 in March 2013. The lowest quality book ever sold is a 2.5 rated copy, valued at $139 as of December 2011.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #3 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of November 1942. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Kin Platt, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror and Pyroman fighting a bunch of Japanese and German soldiers.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "Carney's Graft Racket"

- Doc Strange story "The Mystery Submarine"

- Captain Future story "The Scourge Strikes"

- Pyroman story "The Mars Factor"

- Liberator story "The Garroter"

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What's America's Best Comics #4 worth in 2024?

Only a handful of mid to top grading copies of America's Best Comics #4 have been sold at auction. The highest price recorded for this issue is $900, paid in February 2019 for an 8.0 graded copy. This issue was only sold once. The lowest price belongs to a 5.5 rated copy, valued at $155 as of December 2010 - a decrease from its $227 price from a few months before.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #4 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of February 1943. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Jackson Cole, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror and Pyroman destroying a Nazi truck.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "The Flying Tank"

- Doc Strange story "The Mechomen"

- Jimmy Cole story "The War Bond Money Robbery"

- Pyroman story "The Saboteurs of Steel"

- Liberator story "The Kidnapping of Cortiz"

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What's America's Best Comics #5 worth in 2024?

The mint-condition copy of America's Best Comics #5 is a 8.5 rated book, valued at $1,200 as of June 2017. Its price has increased since 2016, when it was valued at $898. The lowest quality copy ever sold is a 3.0 graded book, valued at $412 as of September 2021, after increasing its $377 value from 2020.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #5 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of April 1943. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Jackson Cole, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror and Pyroman destroying a Nazi truck.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "Evil In Alexandria"

- Doc Strange story "The Green Ghoul"

- Lone Eagle story "The Flying Submarine"

- Pyroman story "The Living Fire of Dr. Fosfor"

- Liberator story "The Anthrax Attack"

- Captain Future story "The Bullet Saboteurs"

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What's America's Best Comics #6 worth in 2024?

The highest price ever paid for a copy of America's Best Comics #6 is $1,381. This was in October 2004, when a 9.2 graded book was sold for the first time. Other prices include $538 paid in February 2014 for a 6.5 rated copy, almost doubling its 2006 price of $287; and $178 paid for a 2.5 graded copy sold in October 2010, also increasing its $87 value from 2006.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #6 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of July 1943. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Jackson Cole, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror and Pyroman running forward with other heroes, carrying a U.S. flag.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Pyroman story "The Brain"

- Black Terror story "One-Man War On the Axis"

- Doc Strange story "The Rubber Man"

- American Eagle story "Blitzkrieg On Bermuda"

- American Crusader story "In Holland"

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What's America's Best Comics #7 worth in 2024?

America's Best Comics #7 is actually considered one of the best issues in the series. A 9.6 rated copy was valued at a very healthy $24,000 when it was sold in September 2020. In 2005, it was valued at $8,000. A 6.0 graded copy sold in May 2013 was valued at $1,220; while a 1.8 book was sold in September 2009 for $399. Both of these issues have only changed hands once.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #7 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of October 1943. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Jackson Cole, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror, Pyroman, American Eagle and Doc Strange about to fight some terrified Nazi soldiers.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "The Return of Hannibal"

- Pyroman story "At War In the Atlantic"

- Doc Strange story "The Alarm Clock Firebombs"

- American Eagle story "Deviltry At the Dude Ranch"

- Thunderhoof story "The Origin of Thunderhoof"

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What's America's Best Comics #8 worth in 2024?

Only mid to top grading copies of America's Best Comics #8 have been sold at auction. The highest price and grading belong to a 9.2 rated copy, valued at $2,300 as of July 2002. The lowest price and grading, on the other hand, belong to a 4.0 graded book sold in April 2019 for $499.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #8 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of January 1944. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Jackson Cole, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features some heroes apparently breaking things and causing chaos in a city.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Doc Strange story "Evil At the Observatory"

- Black Terror story "The Zombie Ray"

- Pyroman story "The Deadly Dwarf"

- Liberator story "The Skywriting Murder"

- Lucky Lawrence story "The Stowaway Spy"

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What's America's Best Comics #9 worth in 2024?

The mint-condition copy of America's Best Comics #9 sold at auction is a 9.6 book. It had a price of $4,780 when it was sold for the first and only time in February 2012. A 6.0 rated copy was sold in April 2016 for $501, increasing its 2013 value of $365. And a 3.5 graded copy sold in March 2019 at a value of $231, decreasing its $287 price from 2016.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #9 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of April 1944. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Jackson Cole, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror, Doc Strange and Ghost breaking some barriers and shooting various weapons.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "Havoc In Holland"

- Doc Strange story "The Digitron Beam"

- Fighting Yank story "The Thunderer"

- Ghost story "The Curse of the Naghwar Diamond"

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What's America's Best Comics #10 worth in 2024?

Just a few copies of America's Best Comics #10 have been sold at auction, mostly top and low grading issues. The one with the highest value is a 9.4 graded book sold in February 2012 for $4,780. The lowest grading sold is a 1.0 book, valued at $133 as of March 2014. Both copies have only been sold once.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #10 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of July 1944. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Jackson Cole, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror, Doc Strange, Pyroman and American Eagle running towards the reader, each one carrying a different flag.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "Smashing the Gestapo"

- Pyroman story "The Tide Has Turned"

- Doc Strange story "The Zoo Crew"

- American Eagle story "The Aeronautical Experimentation Station"

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What's America's Best Comics #11 worth in 2024?

America's Best Comics #11 is the issue with the most copies being sold and auctioned. The highest recorded price for one of these books is $7,170, paid for a 9.4 rated copy in May 2015. A 6.0 copy had a price of $394 in September 2014, but its value slightly decreased from its earlier price of $418. A 1.5 book, valued in December 2020, had a price of $300.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #11 of America's Best Comics has a cover date of October 1944. It was written, penciled and inked by Richard Hughes, Jackson Cole, Jack Binder, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ed Moritz and Ray Thayer.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror, Doc Strange, American Eagle and Ghost breaking into the Japanese Imperial Palace, guns ablazing.

Story Synopsis

Each issue features several stories with different main characters:

- Black Terror story "Broken Battleships"

- Fighting Yank story "Attack on Cincinnati"

- Doc Strange story "Engine of Destruction"

- American Eagle story "Mystery of the Dead Pilots"

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What's America's Best Comics #12 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics #12 is $2040, paid in September 2022 for an 8.0 graded copy. The value of its lower graded copies has increased dramatically over time. In December 2006 a 7.5 sold for $227, however in March of 2020 a far lower graded copy, a 3.5 sold for $285. In July 2021 a 5.0 sold for $384 and in Feburary 2022 a 4.5 sold for $312.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #12 of America's Best Comics was published in January 1945. Pencils and Inks by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Charles Roberts, Tex Brown, and Bob Sturdy. Pencils and Inks for an additional story by Maurice Gutwirth.

Key Facts About the Comic

The Red Cross is on the cover. 

Story Synopsis

Golden Age hero, crime, war, and western stories are included. 

- Pyroman story "Sneak Attack"

- A War Adventure Story text story "Jungle Trail"

- Black Terror story "Mystery at the Hotel Bellmore"

- A Western Story text story "Outlaw Riders"

- Doc Strange story "Appeal for Farm Workers"

- A Crime Story text story "Black Market"

- American Eagle story "Sub arine Threat

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What's America's Best Comics #13 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942) #13 is $1080, paid in November 2021 for a 7.0 graded copy. Other prices include $541 in April 2022 for a 4.5 graded copy which was an increase in value from $400 for a 5.0 in March of 2017 and $515 for a 6.5 in January of 2021.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #13 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in April of 1945. Pencils by Alex Schomburg. Written by Gerald Devers, Jack Devon, and Neal Douglas.

Key Facts About the Comic

Doc Savage, Black Terror, Fighting Yank, and Pyro fighting Japanese Soliders on the cover. 

Story Synopsis

Action packed hero stories and a western.

- Black Terror story "The Blind Man"

- A Manhunt Story text story "Danny's Phone Call"

- Fighting Yank story "The Blinding Light"

- A Story of Alaska text story "Gold Claim"

- Pyroman story "The Radio Activator"

- A Western Story text story "A Real Cowboy"

- Doc Strange story "The Miner"

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What's America's Best Comics #14 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942) #14 is $2350, paid in April 2010 for a 9.8 graded copy. Such a high grade for a Golden Age title is rare however. 3.5 and 4.5 copies each sold for $200 in March and April of 2019. The second highest value paid was $370 September 2019 for a 6.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #14 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in 1945. Penciled and Inked by Alex Schomburg, Ed Moritz, and Thurston Harper. Written by Edmond Hamilton, Richard Hughes, William McClellan, Johnston Craig, Buck Benson, and Thurston Harper.

Key Facts About the Comic

American Eagle Ends Hitler.

Story Synopsis

Golden Age hero stories.

- Black Terror story "The Master's Meteor"

- Fighting Yank story "The Case of the Extra Nazi Prisoner"

- "Good Neighbor"

- Doc Strange story "Hitler's Double"

- "The Young Reporter"

- American Eagle story "Dr. Amoto's Robot Bomb"

- "Deserted Cabin"

- Bobby Bear story "Mr. Rabbit"

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What's America's Best Comics #15 worth in 2024?

The Top Price for America's Best Comics (1942) #15 is $3840, paid in November 2018 for a 9.6 graded copy. In October 2013 $1816 was paid for a 9.2 graded copy. By March 2018 value raised to $1925 for a 9.2 graded copy. In lower grades $305 was paid in September 2020 for a 5.5 grade copy and $408 was paid in June 2022 for a 6.0 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #15 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in October 1945. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg and Ed Moritz. Written by Richard Hughes, Tex Mumford, Edmond Hamilton, and Donald Bayne Hobart.

Key Facts About the Comic

Fightin Yank battles Nazis.

Story Synopsis

Golden Age hero war stories!

- Doc Strange story "The Bio-Megascope Menace"

- "Through the Storm"

- Black Terror story "One Corpse Too Many"

- "Herbie Helps the Police"

- Fighting Yank story "The Invisible Plane"

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What's America's Best Comics #16 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942) #16 is $1265 paid in March 2003 for a 9.0 graded copy. In September 2021 $850 was paid for a 7.0 graded copy but oddly $600 was paid in November of 2021 for a higher graded copy of 7.5. That situation was repeated in lower grades with $315 being paid for a 4.5 graded copy in January 2022 and then $311 was paid for a 5.0 graded copay in September of 2022.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #16 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in January 1946. Penciled and Inked by Alex Schomburg and Ed Moritz. Written by Edmond Hamilton, Richard Hughes, Kerry McRoberts, and Donald Gray.

Key Facts About the Comic

Features Beardsley the lion.

Story Synopsis

Golden Age Heroes fighting in WWII. 

- Black Terror story "The Ration Stamp Racket"

- Strange story "Threat To the Panama Canal"

- "Voice of the Jungle"

- Fighting Yank story "Undersea Island"

- "The Stage Bandits"

- Half page Beardsley cartoon

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What's America's Best Comics #17 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942) #17 is $2350, paid in March 2018 for a 9.2 graded copy. Quite an increase from $359 paid for a 9.0 in November 2009. Other prices include $456 paid in Feburary 2021 for a 7.5 graded copy and $185 paid in July 2022 for a 3.0 graded copy.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #17 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in March 1946. Penciled and Inked by Alex Schomburg and Ed Moritz. Written by Edmond Hamilton, Richard Hughes, Tex Mumford, and John Easterly.

Key Facts About the Comic

Includes a Japanese story set between V-E and V-J Day.

Story Synopsis

Action packed Golden Age Hero stories!

- Black Terror story "Prisoner In a Chinese Laundry"

- "Magic Medicine"

- Pyroman story "The Durex Formula"

- "Night Riders"

- Doc Strange story "The Isotope Tube Terror"

- Fighting Yank story "The Diatomite Man"

- "Mama Mosquito"

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What's America's Best Comics #18 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942) #18 is $3775, paid in May 2008 for a 9.4 graded copy. The value of the book has increased over the years. $199 was paid for a 7.0 graded copy in June of 2004. However $360 was paid for a significantly lower 1.5 graded copy in October 2021. Also $391 was paid for a 4.0 graded copy in October of 2020. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #18 of America's Best Comics was published in June 1946. Penciled and Inked by Alex Schomburg, Ed Moritz, and Ken Battefield. Written by Charles Stoddard, Richard Hughes, Robert Miles Brower, and Neal Douglas.

Key Facts About the Comic

Cover art by Alex Schomburg.

Story Synopsis

Golden Age Super Hero Stories!

- Black Terror story "Death In Shanghai"

- "Rogue's Gallery Picture"

- Pyroman story "The Electrosorber Affair"

- "Billy's Birthday Present"

- Doc Strange story "The Sleepless People"

- "Sheep Boy"

- Fighting Yank story "The Balkanian Plot"

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What's America's Best Comics #19 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942) #19 is $1076, paid in May 2013 for a 9.0 graded copy. A year eariler in August 2012 $770 was paid for a 9.2 graded copy. Other prices include $125, paid in March 2018 for a 5.0 graded copy. Also $420 was paid in Feburary 2021 for a 7.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #19 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published September 1946. Penciled and Inked by Alex Schomburg, Jules Steiner, and Ken Battefield. Written by Charles S. Strong, Dean Garland, Jules Steiner, and Gerald Devers.

Key Facts About the Comic

Includes a Jungle story.

Story Synopsis

Action packed adventures of Golden Age Heroes and more!

- Black Terror story "Crime Takes a Shellacking"

- "Rough Water"

- Pyroman story "The Unseen"

- "Bushmen"

- Little Legends story "The Three Fools"

- Doc Strange story "Savages from Borneo"

- "Lariat for the Law"

- Fighting Yank story "The Case of the Hoofprint Triangle"

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What's America's Best Comics #20 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942) #20 is $870, paid in August 2021 for a 9.0 graded copy. Also $565 was paid in June 2022 for a 7.5 graded copy and $400 was paid for a 5.5 graded copy in April 2022. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #20 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in December 1946. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, Mike Suchorsky, and Al Hartley. Written by Al Hartley, Charles Stoddard. Gerald Devers, and Robert Miles Browder. 

Key Facts About the Comic

Includes a Western tale.

Story Synopsis

Action packed stories of Golden Age Heroes and more!

- Black Terror story "Dr. Turner's Experiment"

- "The Joke's on You"

- "Night Trail"

- Fighting Yank story "The Japanese Spy"

- "Prospector's Gold"

- Pyroman story "The Wreakers of Terror"

- "Deep Purple"

- Doc Strange story "The Ghost Gang"

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What's America's Best Comics #21 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942) #21 is $1500, paid in May 2020 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices included $400, paid in July 2022 for 6.5 graded copy and $257, paid in September 2022 for a 4.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #21 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in March 1947. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg and Al Hartley. Written by Charles S. Strong, Al Hartley, Kerry McRoberts, and Donald Wayne Hobart.

Key Facts About the Comic

Has an infinity cover!

Story Synopsis

Golden Age Super Heroes stories!

- Black Terror story "Timber!"

- "The Silent Alarm"

- Funny feature story "The Joke's on You"

- Pyroman story "The Conflict of Past and Present"

- "Pearl Divers"

- Tony story "Apples"

- Animal Lore story "Cat Tales"

- Fighting Yank story "The Tormentor"

- Homeless Homer story

- "Wagon Train Raid"

- Doc Strange story "The Conquering Knights"

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What's America's Best Comics #22 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942): #22 is $569, paid in October 2020 for an 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $535, paid in 2017 for an 8.5 graded copy and $228, paid in April 2021 for a 2.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #22 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in June 1947. It was penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, Ralph Mayo, Ken Battefield, and Al Hartley. Written by Oliver Buchanan, Chuck Stanley, Charles S. Strong, and Al Hartley.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art has three heroes powering a child's model train set. 

Story Synopsis

The issue features stories of Golden Age Super Heroe Action!

- 8 page Doc Strange story "The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt"

- 10 page Black Terror story "Threat of the Atomic Platter"

- 1 page text story "Plastic Policeman"

- 8 page Pyroman story "Pyroman Hits the Jackpot"

- 1 page text story "Armed Guard"

- 10 page Fighting Yank story "It Pays to Be Honest"

- 1 page text story "Young Carpenter"

- 1 page Funny feature story "The Joke's on Youth"

- 8 page Captain Future story "Weapons Raiders"

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What's America's Best Comics #23 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942): #23 is $1320, paid in April 2022 for a 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $1140, paid in January 2022 for a 7.0 graded copy and $660, paid in January 2023 for a 6.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #23 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in September 1947. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, Ramona Patenaude, Lin Streeter, and Jack Bradbury. Written by Edward Hasset, Oliver Buchanan, and H. R. Karp.

Key Facts About the Comic

Miss Masque is featured on the cover art. 

Story Synopsis

Several stories of Golden Age heroes!

- 10 page Doc Strange story "Undersea Raider"

- 1 page text story "Diplomatic Mission"

- 11 page Fighting Yank story "The Stone Age Monster"

- 1 page text story "Jungle Submarine"

- 9 page Miss Masque story "Miss Masque"

- 11 page Black Terror story "Rehearsal for Death"

- 4 page Jasper story "Dog Days"

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What's America's Best Comics #24 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942): #24 is $2880, paid in April 2022 for a 9.0 graded copy. Other prices include $780, paid in July 2022 for a 5.0 graded copy and $325, paid in December 2018 for a 3.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #24 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in December 1947. Penciled and Inked by Alex Schomburg and Robert Oksner. Written by Charles Stewart and Edward Hasset.

Key Facts About the Comic

Cover art features Black Terror, Miss Masque, and Fighting Yank.

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories Golden Age masked adventures!

- 11 page Black Terror story "The Case of the Creaking Chair"

- 12 page Miss Masque story "Diana's Jewel"

- 2 page text story "Killer's Cache"

- 10 page Pyroman story "Pyroman vs. the Ghost Horse"

- 1 page text story "Code Expert"

- 10 page Fighting Yank story "The Service Crooks"

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What's America's Best Comics #25 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942): #25 is $7200, paid in April 2022 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $1441, paid in August 2019 for a 9.0 graded copy and $1110, paid for a 7.0 grade copy in December 2020. Occassionly there will be strange cases in selling vintage comic books in general and in July 2021 one occured with a dramatic disparity of money paid for this issue. A 5.5 graded copy went for $574, however in that same month a 5.0 was sold for $2040. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #25 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in February 1948. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, Ralph Mayo, and Paul Gattuso. Written by Oliver Buchanan and Chuck Stanley.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Miss Masque.

Story Synopsis

This issue feature Golden Age heroes in action packed stories. 

- 10 page Sea Eagle story "The Trail of Captain Blood"

- 1 page text story "Night Messenger"

- 11 page Black Terror story "The Musical Monkey Murders"

- 1 page text story "Woodland Adventure"

- 11 page Fighting Yank story "The Case of the Honest Crooks"

- 1 page text story "Trailblazer"

- 10 page Miss Masque story "Cleopatra's Comb"

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What's America's Best Comics #26 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942): #26 is $8400, paid in November 2021 for a 9.4 graded copy. While in 2006 6.0 graded copy was sold for just $203 the book's value has dramatically risen in recent years. In July 2022 a 5.5 graded copy was sold for $2400. In August 2019 a 7.5 graded copy was sold for $3076. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #26 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in May 1948. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, Ken Battefield, Everett Kinstler, and Lin Streeter. Written by Leo Isaacs. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Miss Masque on a motor bike. 

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories of Golden Age hero action!

- 11 page Black Terror story "The Man Who Betrayed Himself"

- 8 page Miss Masque story "The Case of the Crafty Collaborators"

- 10 page Silver Knight story

- 12 page Phantom Detective story

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What's America's Best Comics #27 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942): #27 is $720, paid for a 8.0 graded copy in December 2009. More recent prices include $610, paid for a 6.5 graded copy in January 2021 and $283, paid in Feburary 2022 for a 4.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #27 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in August 1948. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg. Written by Richard Hughes. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The Cover art features Miss Masque painting a cover of The Black Terror.

Story Synopsis

The issue features stories of masked adventures of the Golden Age of Comics!

- 11 page Black Terror story "The Quiz Crime"

- 10 page Miss Masque story "Death Stalks at Night"

- 11 page Commando Cubs story "Jungle Jitters"

- 10 page Doc Strange story "The Hot Breath of Death"

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What's America's Best Comics #28 worth in 2024?

The top price of America's Best Comics (1942): #28 is $2280, paid in April 2022 for an 8.5 grade copy. Other prices include $695, paid in June 2020 for a 5.0 graded copy and $810, paid in July 2021 for a 4.5 grade copy.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #28 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in November 1948. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, George Tuska, Paul Gattuso, Art Saaf, and Al Hartley. Written by Charles Stewart and Al Hartley.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Miss Masque and The Black Terror getting a ticket for parking illegally. 

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories of Golden Age masked adventures!

- 10 page Black Terror story "The Million Dollar Ray of Death"

- 10 page Miss Masque story "Death Holds the Cards"

- 3 page text story "You Can't Beat the Odds"

- 2 page Zippie story "[Oh, Zippie, you're in that condition again!"

- 11 page Commando Cubs story "Case of the Cautious Count"

- 10 page Pyroman story "Pyroman Vs. the Tornado"

- 1 page Kit story "[Did you have a nice time on your date, dear?"

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What's America's Best Comics #29 worth in 2024?

The top price of America's Best Comics (1942): #29 is $7800, paid for a 9.8 graded copy in April of 2022. Other prices include $720, paid in November 2020 for a 6.0 graded copy and $456, paid in Feburary 2022 for a 4.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #29 of America's Best Comics (1942): #29 was published in January 1949. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, George Tuska, and Hal Sherman. Written by Charles Stewart.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Miss Masque and The Black Terror!

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories of Golden Age heroes!

- 10 page Black Terror story "The Last Payoff"

- 9 page Miss Masque story "The Society Swindle Case"

- 1 page text story "Boy of the Year"

- 8 page Pyroman story "Terror From the Past"

- 7 page Jefferson Jones story "Jeff Gets Useful"

- 2 page text story "Trappers of the Great Bear"

- 9 page Terry Moore story "The Sabotage Thieves"

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What's America's Best Comics #30 worth in 2024?

The top price for America's Best Comics (1942): #30 is $6651, paid in June 2013 for a 9.6 graded copy. Over the years the value of certain grades has risen dramatically. In May 2006 $175 was paid for a 8.0 graded copy. In Feburary 2022 $840 was paid for a 3.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #30 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published April 1949. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, Ruben Moreira, Ralph Mayo, and Bob Oksner. Written by Oliver Buchanan.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features The Black Terror and Miss Masque.

Story Synopsis

This issues features stories of Golden Age heroes!

- 9 page The Black Terror story "The Challenge of the Puzzler"

- 9 page Miss Masque story "The Gems of Jeopardy!"

- 2 page text story "The Barge Captain's Son"

- 10 page Bart Bradley story "Fight For the Finals"

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What's America's Best Comics #31 worth in 2024?

The top price of America's Best Comics (1942): #31 is $2629, paid in May 2014 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $555, paid in December 2020 for a 5.5 graded copy and $288, paid in July 2021 for a 3.0 graded copy.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #31 of America's Best Comics (1942) was published in July 1949. Penciled and inked by Alex Schomburg, Ruben Moreira, and Bob Oksner. Written by Oliver Buchanan and Charles S. Strong.

Key Facts About the Comic

This was the last issue of America's Best Comics (1942).

Story Synopsis

This issue feature stories of Golden Age heroes!

- 8 page Black Terror story "The Court of Miracles"

- 9 page Miss Masque story "The Horse Cried Murder"

- 1 page text story "Boy of the Island"

- 6 page Buck Ranger story "The Wealth of the West"

- 5 page Bart Bradley story "Prison Break"

- 1 page text story "Beaver Patrol"

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