Superhero comics being sold for big money is one of the classic quirky headlines of the internet age. We all know how popular the characters are, but it always shocks an outsider to learn what collectors are paying for a mint-condition Batman comic that was once sold for a dime apiece!

Fantastic Four was the first superhero comic to begin developing long-term stories for its heroes and villains across multiple issues. This continuity would grow to encompass the entire Marvel Universe, making the Four the literal “first family” of Marvel!