Most sought after Comic books of all time

Determining the "most popular and bought" comic book editions can be subjective and can vary depending on different factors such as sales figures, cultural impact, critical acclaim, and collector demand. Here is a list of 20 widely recognized and influential comic book editions across various genres and publishers:

1. Action Comics #1 (1938) - First appearance of Superman.
2. Detective Comics #27 (1939) - First appearance of Batman.
3. Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962) - First appearance of Spider-Man.
4. X-Men #1 (1963) - First appearance of the X-Men team.
5. Fantastic Four #1 (1961) - First appearance of the Fantastic Four.
6. Avengers #1 (1963) - First appearance of the Avengers.
7. The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) - First appearance of the Hulk.
8. Captain America Comics #1 (1941) - First appearance of Captain America.
9. Iron Man #1 (1968) - First solo title for Iron Man.
10. Batman #1 (1940) - First ongoing series for Batman.
11. Superman #1 (1939) - First ongoing series for Superman.
12. Wonder Woman #1 (1942) - First ongoing series for Wonder Woman.
13. The Walking Dead #1 (2003) - First issue of the popular zombie apocalypse series.
14. Sandman #1 (1989) - First issue of Neil Gaiman's critically acclaimed series.
15. Saga #1 (2012) - First issue of the highly regarded science fiction/fantasy series by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples.
16. Watchmen #1 (1986) - First issue of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' groundbreaking limited series.
17. Spawn #1 (1992) - First issue of Todd McFarlane's influential comic book series.
18. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1984) - First issue of the indie comic that sparked a multimedia franchise.
19. Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 (1985) - First issue of the crossover event that reshaped the DC Comics universe.
20. Uncanny X-Men #94 (1975) - Significant issue marking the start of the "All-New, All-Different X-Men" era.

These titles represent a mix of iconic first appearances, significant storylines, and influential series that have left a lasting impact on comic book history and popular culture.