Comic books have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, and many comic book series have become best-sellers, selling millions of copies worldwide. Below are descriptions of some of the top selling comics of all time, along with information about how many copies they have sold:
“The Amazing Spider-Man” #583 – 5 million copies
“The Amazing Spider-Man” #583 was a special issue released in 2009 that featured the first appearance of President Barack Obama in a comic book. The issue was written by Dan Slott and drawn by Stuart Immonen, and it became a massive hit, selling more than 5 million copies.
“The Death of Superman” – 3 million copies
“The Death of Superman” was a major event in the DC Comics universe that took place in 1992. The storyline, which was written by Dan Jurgens and drawn by Jerry Ordway, involved the death of the iconic superhero Superman at the hands of the supervillain Doomsday. The storyline was highly publicized and became a best-seller, selling more than 3 million copies.
“The Walking Dead” #1 – 2.3 million copies
“The Walking Dead” is a popular comic book series that was created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore. The series, which is set in a world overrun by zombies, follows a group of survivors as they navigate a dangerous and post-apocalyptic world. “The Walking Dead” #1 was released in 2003 and became an instant hit, selling more than 2.3 million copies.
“Marvel Zombies” #1 – 1.5 million copies
“Marvel Zombies” is a popular comic book series that was created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Sean Phillips. The series, which was set in an alternate universe, featured zombie versions of popular Marvel Comics characters, such as Spider-Man and the Avengers. “Marvel Zombies” #1 was released in 2005 and became a best-seller, selling more than 1.5 million copies.
“Batman: The Killing Joke” – 1 million copies
“Batman: The Killing Joke” is a classic Batman graphic novel that was written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland. The graphic novel, which was released in 1988, is considered a classic of the Batman mythos and has sold more than 1 million copies.
“X-Men” #1 – 8.1 million copies
“X-Men” #1 was the first issue of the popular X-Men comic book series, which was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. The series, which was first published in 1963, features a team of mutant superheroes who are hated and feared by society because of their powers. “X-Men” #1 was a massive hit, selling more than 8.1 million copies.
“The Amazing Spider-Man” #300 – 2.5 million copies
“The Amazing Spider-Man” #300 was a special issue of the popular Spider-Man comic book series that was released in 1988. The issue, which was written by David Michelinie and drawn by Todd McFarlane, featured the first appearance of the popular villain Venom. “The Amazing Spider-Man” #300 became a best-seller, selling more than 2.5 million copies.
“Civil War” #1 – 734,000 copies
“Civil War” #1 was the first issue of a major Marvel Comics event that was written by Mark Millar and drawn by Steve McNiven. The storyline, which was published in 2006, involved a conflict between Marvel’s superheroes over a proposed government registration act that would require all superheroes to reveal their secret identities and register with the government. “Civil War” #1 was a best-seller, selling more than 734,000 copies.
“The Dark Knight Returns” – 700,000 copies
“The Dark Knight Returns” is a classic Batman graphic novel that was written and drawn by Frank Miller. The graphic novel, which was published in 1986, is set in a future where Batman has retired and Gotham City is overrun by crime. The graphic novel has sold more than 700,000 copies and is considered a classic of the Batman mythos.
“Infinity Gauntlet” #1 – 675,000 copies
“Infinity Gauntlet” #1 was the first issue of a major Marvel Comics event that was written by Jim Starlin and drawn by George Perez. The storyline, which was published in 1991, involved the cosmic entity known as Thanos attempting to gain control of the Infinity Gauntlet, a powerful weapon that allows its user to manipulate reality. “Infinity Gauntlet” #1 was a best-seller, selling more than 675,000 copies.
In addition to these top selling comics, there have been many other successful comic book series and events over the years, such as “The Amazing Spider-Man,” “The X-Men,” and “The Avengers.” Comic books continue to be a popular form of entertainment, and many readers continue to enjoy the adventures of their favorite characters.