Rare Double First-Appearance of Green Arrow & Aquaman Hits eBay for Massive Price

Comics in which superheroes made their first appearances are rare and often cost a small fortune at auctions or via resellers. Of course, we all know the popular ones, like Action Comics #1 being the first appearance of Superman, and The Incredible Hulk #181 featuring the debut of Wolverine. However, considering the massive roster of Marvel and DC heroes, there are a lot of lesser-known first-appearance comics as well. While they may not be as coveted as those featuring the big heroes, they’re still very popular with collectors and will cost you a pretty penny. 

Speaking of heroes that aren’t too popular, Green Arrow and Aquaman are probably the most clowned-on heroes in the DC universe. One’s just a dude with a bow, while the other’s superpower is talking to fish. Before I get attacked by fans, I just want to say that I personally love Oliver and Arthur – but they do have unfortunate reputations. It’s fitting, then, that both of them made their first appearances in the same book: More Fun Comics #73. A double first-appearance is rare even among vintage comics, but you can grab it for a whopping $33,000 on eBay.  

The DC Comic Featuring Green Arrow & Aquaman’s First Appearances Is Available on eBay

Green Arrow and Aquaman didn’t actually appear on the cover of More Fun Comics #73. That spot belonged to Dr. Fate, who was a very different character back then – less of a calm wizard and more of a fighter. The comic featured several short stories, and both heroes had their own. In a story called “Case of the Namesake Murders,” Green Arrow and his partner Speedy investigate a murder, chasing the culprit in their special car, the Arrowplane. Eventually, Green Arrow takes a careful shot and stops the killer.

“The Submarine Strikes” tells the story of how Aquaman first gained his powers, a story that has been updated a few times over the years. After rescuing a ship of refugees from an enemy submarine – with some help from his dolphin companions – Aquaman shares his origins with the ship’s captain. He explains how his father found a hidden underwater world and conducted experiments that granted Aquaman his incredible strength and abilities. Aquaman then tracks the submarine back to its base and defeats the crew in hand-to-hand combat. He’s eventually captured, but his dolphins come to the rescue. The story culminates in a dramatic finale where Aquaman throws a grenade back into the submarine base’s weapons storage, defeating all the villains.

While the characters have evolved over time, this special issue – featuring their first appearance – would be a fantastic find for any fan. The seller, Semperfi Comics, is highly rated, so you can trust it’s genuine. It does show some signs of age and use, but eBay has accurately described its condition as ‘Acceptable’.

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2026-06-11 17:11