With the recent conclusion of the 2013 Comic-Con International, this is still a good time to ponder on the success of our favorite past time material: Comic books of course!

From Superman to Watchmen; aliens and superhumans; lone heroes and team efforts — the success of our favorite superheroes come alive not only through their fantastic powers and exemplary deeds, but also through unprecedented financial achievements.

In the infographic below: , check out 10 of the best-recorded financial triumphs of these characters in capes and leotards (did you know that in 1946, comic books sales surpassed that of regular books — eliciting outrage?).

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