Most Valuable Retro Horror Comics of the 1980s

1980s Retro Horror Comics Price Guide for 2026

The 1980s was a great decade for horror movie fans.

You're probably remembering down-to-earth jump scares and gore fests when you think of 80s horror flicks:

• A Nightmare on Elm Street
• Friday the 13th
• Hellraiser

But there are also sci-fi horror movies to consider:

• Aliens
• Predator
• The Fly

And crossover genres, featuring horror and humour:

• The Lost Boys
• Gremlins
• Child's Play

Not all of these have made it to comic books, but we round up the most valuable here.

We also include a couple of 1990s movies which were first published in 1980s comics, including The Crow.

Finally, we added 1970s, 1980s or 1990s comics based on 1980s horror movies, such as Friday the 13th, plus some 80s horror comics which have not (yet!) been made into movies.

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Most Valuable Retro Horror Comics of the 80s

House of Secrets #92 (1972)
1st Swamp Thing

Lowest price $200

Average price $2,000

Record price $90,000

An absolute classic by Bernie Wrightson, Swamp Thing's debut features an outstanding cover which is one of the most iconic of the Bronze Age. Made into a horror movie in 1982.

Aliens #1
1st Print

Lowest price $10

Average price $100

Recent 9.8 Sale $2,225

Record price $7,500

Based on the cult sci-fi action movie, this Dark Horse comic is highly sought-after, and tough in high grade due to being a mostly black cover.

Malibu Sun #13 (1992)
1st Spawn

Lowest price $50

Average price $350

Recent 9.8 Sale $3,600

Record price $5,750

Spawn is the creation of Todd McFarlane immediately after parting ways with Marvel.

The comic book has had its ups and downs over the years, but has cemented itself as a firm favorite with McFarlane fans.

Malibu Sun #13 is pretty scarce, but if you find one in nice shape then you have a fairly valuable comic book on your hands.

Caliber Presents #1
1st appearance of The Crow

Lowest price $150

Average price $400

Recent 9.8 Sale $1,700

Record price $3,650

It's cool that the character didn't appear for the first time in the Caliber four-issue run. This is the true first appearance, and prices reflect that. Collectors still prefer the main series.

The Crow #2 first print

Lowest price $20

Average price $150

Recent 9.8 Sale $610

Record price $1,500

Another very scarce book in high grade due to the low print run and black cover.

Predator #1 (1989)
1st Predator in comics

Lowest price $25

Average price $60

Recent 9.8 Sale $500

Record price $1,000

This is a classic first appearance based on the Arnie horror action flick.

Halloween comic #1 (2000, Chaos)
Origin and 1st appearance of Michael Myers in comics

Lowest price $10

Average price $90

Record price $475

Another of the absolutely unforgettable characters of the 80s horror movie scene, Michael Myers is just as baffling as Jason Voorhees.

At least Freddy Krueger had a personality. Michael just stands around looking scary.

Five versions exist: regular, premium, chromium, Fandom.com edition and a 66-issue "ashcan" which rarely comes to market.

The Lost Boys #1 (2016, Vertigo)

Lowest price $1

Average price $20

Record price $200

A cool tie-in to a cool black comedy horror movie.

Unlikely to ever be really valuable, but certainly a fun book for fans of the movie.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser #1 (1989)
1st Hellraiser in comics

Lowest price $10

Average price $40

Recent 9.8 Sale $105

Record price $300

A well-loved 1980s horror comic which has not been on collectors' radars for a long time now.

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