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The 25 Most Valuable Comic Books From the 2010s

The 2010s were the streaming era, when a character’s first appearance could jump from an obscure single issue to a screen debut in a matter of months. The decade’s keys are modern first appearances — Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, America Chavez — whose values spiked as they reached film and TV. Below are the most valuable 2010s comic books, ranked by current raw Near Mint (9.4) value and refreshed automatically from live market data.

Because print runs are far larger than older eras, 2010s value is concentrated in a handful of genuine keys and scarce small-press first issues — the ones that were under-ordered before the character broke out.

#ComicKey / First AppearanceNM Value
1Ultimate Fallout (2011) #4Miles Morales (Spider-Man)$360
2Edge Of Spider-Verse (2014) #2Spider-Gwen$350
3Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Defenders of the Lost Temple (2013) #1Bo-Katan, The Dark Saber$300
4Henchgirl (2013) #1Henchgirl$200
5West Coast Avengers (2018) #7Jeff The Land Shark (full)$180
6Saga (2012) #1Marko, Alana, Hazel, The Will, Lying Cat, Prince Robot IV$140
7SpongeBob Comics (2011) #1Spongebob Squarepants (in standard U.S. comic) (full)$120
8God Of War (2009) #1Kratos$100
9Lady Killer (2015) #1Josie Schuller$100
10Star Wars: Darth Maul - Son of Dathomir (2014) #1Gar Saxon, Rook Kast$100
11What If? Iron Man - Demon In An Armor (2011) #1Venompool (Wade Wilson)$100
12Venom (2018) #3Knull (full)$90
13He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2013) #18She-Ra$90
14The Amazing Spider-Man (2014) #4Silk (Cindy Moon) (full)$80
15Thanos (2017) #13Cosmic Ghost Rider$80
16Star Wars: Darth Maul (2017) #2Cad Bane$75
17Star Wars: The Old Republic (2010) #4Darth Marr, Darth Vowrawn, Teneb Kel$75
18Star Wars: The Old Republic - The Lost Suns (2011) #2Darth Marr$75
19Star Wars: Blood Ties - Boba Fett Is Dead (2012) #2Ailyn Vel (full)$65
20Batman (2011) #1Harper Row (cameo)$65
21Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Force Storm (2012) #1Xesh, Trill, Kora Ryo, Rori Fenn, Tem Madog$65
22Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur (2016) #28Omnipotentis$65
23Love Is Love (2016) #1Harry Potter (in comic book)$60
24Marvel's Thor Adaptation (2013) #1Darcy Lewis (full)$60
25Star Wars: Mace Windu - Jedi of the Republic (2017) #5Ahsoka Tano (in Marvel continuity)$60

Values are raw Near Mint (9.4) estimates from live market data and change over time. Look up any comic's value.

The most valuable 2010s keys

The decade’s top spots trade between a low-print indie sleeper and the marquee Marvel key: Ultimate Fallout #4 (2011) is the first appearance of Miles Morales, who became a breakout Spider-Man across comics, film, and games.

Screen-driven first appearances dominate: Edge of Spider-Verse #2 (2014) is the first Spider-Gwen, Vengeance #1 (2011) the first America Chavez, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Defenders of the Lost Temple (2013) an early key for Bo-Katan and the Darksaber.

Fan-favorite modern debuts round out the list, like West Coast Avengers #7 (2018), the first full Jeff the Land Shark.

What makes a 2010s comic valuable

2010s value is driven almost entirely by screen adaptations and scarcity. When a character debuts in a film or streaming series, demand for their first appearance can spike overnight — which is why these values track the live market. Print runs are large, so only genuine first appearances and under-ordered indie issues hold real value.

Condition matters, though modern books survive in high grades easily. Raw Near Mint (9.4) is the benchmark; for the top keys, high-grade CGC copies carry premiums, and early printings command more than later reprints.

How these values are calculated

The figures here are raw Near Mint (9.4) values derived from recent sales and refreshed automatically — not a fixed annual guide. Click any issue for its full condition-by-grade breakdown, graded (CGC) values, and price history. Values are estimates and the market moves, so treat them as a current snapshot rather than a formal appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most valuable comic book from the 2010s?

As of August 2026, Ultimate Fallout (2011) #4 (first appearance of Miles Morales (Spider-Man)) is the most valuable, with a raw Near Mint value around $360.

Why is Ultimate Fallout #4 valuable?

It’s the first appearance of Miles Morales (2011), who became a breakout Spider-Man across comics, film (Into the Spider-Verse), and games — driving strong demand for his debut.

What is the first appearance of Spider-Gwen?

Edge of Spider-Verse #2 (2014) is the first appearance of Spider-Gwen (Gwen Stacy) — one of the decade’s most popular modern keys.

Are graded (CGC) 2010s comics worth more than raw copies?

For the top keys, yes — high-grade CGC copies and scarce early printings command premiums, though the gap is smaller than for older, scarcer eras. Click any issue for its graded pricing.

How often do these values update?

Automatically, from live market data — so this list reflects the current market, not a static annual guide.