Key issue
Marvel Comics #1 (1939)
First Timely/Marvel comic. First Human Torch & Sub-Mariner.
The comic book that started the Marvel Universe. Features the original android Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner.
Estimated value: $650.0K
Comic Series Index
Marvel Comics Comics
Publisher: Marvel | 1 issue tracked
Guide data reviewed July 2026. See our editorial policy and valuation disclaimer.
About the Marvel Comics comic value guide
This Marvel price guide covers 1 tracked Marvel Comics issue published between 1939 and 1939. 1 issue is marked as key issue in the current dataset, and the highest tracked estimate is $650.0K with an average of $650.0K. The guide includes 0 recorded sales across its tracked issues. These are guide estimates, not guaranteed sale prices; condition, printing, restoration, variant status, and market timing can change the result.
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Tracked Issues
1
Top Key Value
$650.0K
Average Issue Value
$650.0K
🏆 Most Valuable Issues in Marvel Comics
| Issue | Year | Key Note | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 1939 | First Timely/Marvel comic. First Human Torch & Sub-Mariner. | $650.0K |
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