Most eye-watering comic-book sales belong to Golden Age relics. Invincible just proved a modern indie book can command serious money too.
A copy of Invincible #1, the 2003 debut of Robert Kirkman's superhero series from Image Comics, recently sold for $8,235 at Heritage Auctions, a striking figure for a book that is only 23 years old.
Several factors pushed the price so high. The copy was a first printing, graded a near-perfect CGC 9.8, and preserved with bright white pages rather than the yellowing that ages most older comics.
But the biggest driver is momentum. Invincible's profile has soared thanks to its acclaimed Amazon Prime Video animated adaptation, turning a cult favorite into a mainstream name and sending collectors back to its earliest appearances.
The sale also reflects a broader shift in the market. As some readers report fatigue with the traditional superhero giants, newer properties like Invincible and The Boys have become sought-after alternatives, and their key issues are appreciating accordingly.
For a book that launched a relatively young franchise, the result is a strong signal that Invincible #1 may only get more valuable from here.
