Comics on this year's list that were not already on last year's top 100 list are signified with the icon.
Also see: Printable Top 100 checklist

Top 100 Newsstand Price Variant Comics of the 2024 CPV Price Guide
	Issue		CPV Cover Price	CPV Value 9.2	CGC-Confirmed
1		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #21 Marvel, 3/1984	$0.75	$670 ▼ $330	99
	1st Appearance of Storm Shadow; Silent issue Angelo notes: In 2023: September a 6.0 CGC $235; 8.5 CGC/Jan $392; 8.0 CGC/June $400; 5.0 CGC/Jan $190. In 2022: In June a 9.6 CGC sold for $2456; in April a 5.0 CGC sold for $180; in January a 3.5 CGC ow/w sold for $171. In 2021:December a 9.6 CGC sold for $2397; May a 9.2 CGC ow/w sold for $2104, another copy sold in May (9.2 w CGC) for $2075; March 7.0 ow/w $440, July 6.0 w $395, July 4.5 w $300, July 3.0 $239 ow/w. The few copies that sold in 2020 were all record-breaking prices as well! Raw mid-grades sold for $500-600! Although prices have slowed in 2022 this book will continue climbing in price given the history and importance behind the creation of this issue as Larry Hama briliantly needed to recreate the wheel to meet a last minute deadline! Check out this YouTube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClpaUTV3qrc Jayden notes: Low to mid grade copies have proven to be more easily found than once thought, and VF or worse copies are readily available for purchase. NM- and better copies, however are still not regularly showing up for sale! A raw VG+ CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 6/24/2022 for $200 CAD Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a CGC 4.5 on 6/1/2021 for $127, a raw 3.0 on 8/13/2020 for $130, a raw 3.5 on 10/29/2020 for $198 Paul notes: A CGC 6.0 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $282 in 2020. CGC label note: 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Silent issue. 75 cent cover price.
2		Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #320 Archie, Oct-82	$0.75	$620 ▼ $60	62
	1st Appearance Of Cheryl Blossom Angelo notes: In 2023: 8.0 ow-w CGC/March $285; 6.5 CGC/April $228; 4.5 ow-w CGC/June $94; 4.5 ow-w CGC/July $66. In 2022: Sept. 9.6 CGC sold $1452;Sept 9.0 CGC sold $501; June 6.0 CGC sold $195. In 2021 a 9.0 CGC sold in February for $469, an 8.0 CGC sold in March for $348, a 5.5 CGC sold in March for $200. In June 2020 a 9.4 CGC sold for $1465 and a 5.5 CGC in October 2019 for $200. First appearance of Cheryl Blossom! This mega key Price Variant is really tough to find in very high grades and scarcely comes up for sale. Very early CPV Cheryl Blossom appearances are great investments. Ben notes: Note that Archie only introduced direct editions much later, so for earlier Archie issues like this one there was only newsstand distribution and thus two total types (the two different cover priced newsstand versions) instead of three; one thing this difference means is that the percentage of total copies that are the CPV is much higher when compared to Marvel/DC CPVs. Doug notes: 1st appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in Dare to be Bare = 5 page-s; CGC label note: 1st appearance of Cheryl Blossom. 75 cent cover price.
3		Amazing Spider-Man #238 Marvel, 3/1983	$0.75	$607 ▼ $143	332
	1st Appearance of Hobgoblin; Came with Tattooz Angelo notes: Rumors are still circulating that the Hobgoblin will be coming to the big screen so it's only a matter of time. A few examples of copies that sold in 2023:9.8 CGC/Aug $7100; 9.6 CGC/June $1920; 8.0 CGC/Jan $375; 6.5 CGC/March $311. n February of 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $2052; July a 8.5 sold for $595; July an CGC 4.0 sold for $325. In September 2021 a 9.0 CGC sold for $847, June an 8.0 CGC sold for $600 and an 8.5 CGC SS sold in May for $1017. In 2020 the following grades sold for breakout prices: 4.0 CGC for $160 in October; 5.0 CGC for $335 in July; 9.2 CGC for $800 in March; 9.8 CGC in March sold for $4650 becoming the highest amount paid for any CPV on a public auction only to have this price shatterered once agian a few months later in November when a second copy sells in another public auction for $7800. This has become a must have book for the serious C.P.V. collector and/or investor. Jayden notes: A CGC 8.0 CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 6/30/2022 for $800 CAD Ben notes: Classic cover contender. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD/VG 3.0 on 3/1/2023 for $180.00 (buy it now), a CGC 9.6 on 6/15/2023 for $1920.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a CGC 8.5 on 10/17/2022 for $500 (buy it now), a CGC 9.6 on 2/21/2022 for $2050 (buy it now), a raw 5.0 (no tattooz) on 12/24/2020 for $112, a raw 8.0 on 2/15/2021 for $420, a raw 2.0 on 3/20/2020 for $80, a CGC 8.5 on 12/26/2019 for $350 Jon notes: CGC updated their labeling treatment last year; please see this article for more details and for my previous advisor note. Paul notes: 75¢ variants of this issue did indeed come with Tattooz included (Overstreet's in-guide note is incorrect). A VF- Amazing Spider-Man #238 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $160 in 2018 CGC label note: 1st appearance of the Hobgoblin. Manufactured with "Tattooz" insert & sample. 75 cent cover price.
4		Batman #423 DC, 9/1988	$1.00	$605 ▲ $100	68
	Todd McFarlane cover Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.2 CGC mislabelled sold for $548 and another in August for $811. In August 2022 a 7.0 CGC sold for $273; February a 5.0 CGC sold for $450. An 8.5 CGC sold in April 2021 for $333. A 9.6 CGC sold for $600 in 2020 and a 9.4 CGC sold the same year for $349. A raw VF+ sold for $229 in 2019. A 9.6 CGC sold for $640 in November 2019. This being a McFarlane cover and the last CPV issue in the title makes it particularly desirable. Jayden notes: McFarlane cover, very scarce last issue in CPV. Tough Black Back Cover. This cover keeps getting redone over and over and people still love it! Hulk 340, ASM 300, SM1 Don't have Canadians. This is THE top McFarlane CPV and the McFarlane crowd is willing to pay up for high grade copies. A CGC 9.2 CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 9/17/2022 for $2,000 CAD Ben notes: Classic cover contender by Todd McFarlane. Doug notes: LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title; Classic Todd McFARLANE Cover Art; Jim STARLIN story; CGC label note: $1.00 cover price.
5		Blip #1 Marvel, 2/1983	$1.25	$600 ▲ $100	18
	1st Appearances of Donkey Kong and Mario; Video game magazine in comic-book format Angelo notes: Movie was a smashing success in 2023 and this issue is at the very top of the food chain for Mario comics! If this isn't enough, it's also the first appearance of Donkey Kong as well ! A 9.2 SS that was very poorly titled/described online went unoticed by most CPV collectors but sold for $1063 in January of 2023 to a very lucky buyer who took the time and found it for what I think is a fantastic low price! In 2021 two low grade raw copies sold between $200 to $300, and a CGC 6.0 sold for $284. In my opinion, a book that is investment-worthy with more upside potential. Jayden notes: Video Game related speculation is growing, and so is the sales volume of these keys - but the Canadians are STILL never showing up for sale. High grade value is currently hypothetical! Ben notes: Something that really strikes me about the Blip series is that it is the only instance I am aware of among CPVs where there exist both dual-price newsstand copies *and* single-price newsstand copies (the CPVs) (here's pictures of what I mean). Doug notes: CPV is Scarce in High Grade CGC label note: Matthew Laborteaux photo cover. 1st comic book appearance of Mario & Donkey Kong. $1.25 cover price.
6		Saga of the Swamp Thing #37 DC, 6/1985	$0.95	$575 ▼ $25	68
	1st Appearance of John Constantine Angelo notes: This book has been on everyone's radar for good reason and so has the price. It's now confirmed that Keanu Reeves will be starring as Constantine in the sequel movie! In 2023: 9.4 CGC/July $870; 6.5 CGC/June $285. In October of 2021 a 9.0 CGC sold for $689, in August an 8.0 with no page quality specified on the CGC label sold for $379.58. In 2020 the price for this issue has been everywhere: 9.0 CGC sold for $356 in April, 9.2 CGC sold for $550 in October , 9.6 sold in January for $600, a second copy in 9.6 CGC sold in the spring for $300. I believe the latter prices were soft and ocurred prior to rumors hitting the street that Constantine is coming to the small and big screen. Lets not forget a 5.5 CGC sold for $300 in 2019. A CGC 9.6 variant sold in 2018 for $750. Doug notes: First FULL appearance of JOHN CONSTANTINE aka HELLBLAZER; ALAN MOORE Story; CGC label note: 1st full appearance of John Constantine. 95 cent cover price.
7		Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 Marvel, 12/1984	$1.00	$316 ▲ $6	418
	Origin of the alien symbiote that eventually becomes Venom. Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.8 CGC/August $2128; 9.6 CGC/May $472; 9.4 CGC/July $401; 9.2 CGC/July $301; 7.5 CGC/June $175. Along with ASM #252, Spectacular #90 and Marvel Team-up #141 this is another must own book for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom. In 2022: July a 9.8 CGC sold for $2125; August a 9.6 CGC sold for $775; July a 9.4 sold for $350; August a 4.5 CGC sold for $140. In 2021: May 9.8 CGC $3850, June 9.8 CGC $2488 ow/w, June 9.6 CGC $526, September 9.4 CGC $492.99, June 9.2 CGC $404, August 9.0 CGC $249.44, June 8.0 CGC $354, May 7.0 CGC $175, May 6.5 CGC $119. Jayden notes: A CGC 9.0 CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 5/31/2022 for $400 CAD Ben notes: Classic cover contender by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,000 in December 2017; a CGC 9.6 variant sold for $615 in 2018; a CGC 8.5 variant sold for $173.50 in August 2018 Conan notes: A CGC 7.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 7/31/2023 for $185.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 5/9/2022 for $86 (buy it now), a raw 3.5 on 7/16/2020 for $82, a CGC 9.4 on 2/14/2020 for $130, a CGC 9.4 on 3/17/2020 for $140, a raw 8.0 on 7/6/2020 for $160, a CGC 9.4 on 1/16/2020 for $162, a raw 8.0 on 11/23/2020 for $329 Doug notes: Non-Stop High Demand CGC label note: Origin of alien symbiote that eventually becomes Venom. $1.00 cover price.
8		Amazing Spider-Man #252 Marvel, 5/1984	$0.75	$314 ▼ $11	718
	1st Appearance of the black costume; Amazing Fantasy 15 cover homage Angelo notes: A few examples that sold in 2023: 9.8 CGC/August $3650, 9.8 CGC/July $3098, 9.6 CGC/May $667, 9.6 CGC ow/w $450 March, 9.2 CGC/May $280, 9.0 CGC May $276, etc...In 2022: 9.8 CGC sold in July for $3960; 9.6 CGC in June sold $846; in summer three 9.2's CGC sold for $300,$330 & $375; three copies in 9.0 sold for $288,$260 & $266; 7.0 CGC in May for $150; 5.5 CGC in August for $137;4.0 CGC in Feb for $98. In March of 2021 a 9.8 sold for $3816, in May a 9.8 CGC sold for $3360; a SS in 9.8 CGC sold for $4600 (August); a 9.6 CGC for $1200 (May), an 8.5 CGC ow/w for $204.39 (August), in October a 5.0 CGC sold for $102.89. Other grades have also experienced break-out prices lighting a fire under this book. In 2020 the following grades sold for: 9.0 CGC S.S. Lee for $426 in March; 9.4 CGC S.S. Lee in August for $740; 9.8 CGC in October for $1800. Along with Marvel Team-up #141, Spectacular #90 and Secret Wars #8 this book is a must have for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit which eventually becomes Venom. Jayden notes: Example recent ASM #252 CPV sales at CaptCanComics.ca: a CGC 9.2 sold on 6/30/2022 for $500 CAD, a raw VF/NM sold on 6/7/2022 for $375 CAD, a raw VF+ sold on 5/31/2022 for $350 CAD and a raw VF sold on 4/1/2022 for $350 CAD. Ben notes: Whenever new-to-CPVs collectors ask me for my opinion on which CPV to collect first, ASM 252 is my answer and here's why. As an "event" comic that received immediate collector interest, it is likely that many collectors may have not been able to load up at their local comic shop with as many copies as they wanted, and thus headed to the newsstands to add additional copies. As a result we see an extraordinarily high number of CGC census copies of both the variant (relative to other CPVs) and the "regular" types for this particular issue. This means a new CPV collector will find it much easier / less frustrating to actually find a suitable CPV copy for their collection making it a great first CPV target (also see Thor 337). Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,282 in October 2018; back in December 2017 a CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,000; a VG/FN variant sold for $107.58 in August 2018 Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD 2.0 on 11/7/2022 for $110.00 (buy it now), a raw GD 2.0 on 10/31/2022 for $65.00 (buy it now), a raw FN- 5.5 on 11/22/2022 for $105.00 (at auction), a raw FN 6.0 on 5/23/2023 for $105.00 (at auction), a raw VF 8.0 on 11/14/2022 for $330.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 5/10/2022 for $155 (buy it now), a raw FN- 5.5 on 5/9/2022 for $119 (buy it now), a raw VF 8.0 on 5/5/2022 for $210 (buy it now), a CGC 9.0 on 11/30/2021 for $300 (buy it now), a raw 2.0 on 8/23/2021 for $72, a raw 2.5 on 1/28/2021 for $85, a CGC 7.0 on 7/8/2021 for $135, a raw 2.5 on 12/31/2019 for $35, a raw 6.0 on 6/6/2019 for $48, a raw 5.0 on 6/16/2020 for $61, a raw 6.0 on 6/16/2020 for $63, a CGC 8.5 on 5/7/2019 for $86, a raw 8.0 on 12/30/2019 for $98, a CGC 9.2 on 11/19/2019 for $106, a raw 8.0 on 9/21/2020 for $195, a CGC 9.4 on 11/20/2020 for $280, a CGC 9.4 on 5/13/2019 for $300 Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 ASM #252 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $600 on 4/11/2023. Paul notes: Additional xample ASM #252 variant sales at PNJ Comics: Two CGC 9.8 Amazing Spider-Man #252 variants sold for $3,995 on 4/5/2022, a CGC 9.6 variant sold for $846 on 6/29/2022, an NM+ variant sold for $250.00 on 3/7/2018, an NM variant sold for $215 in 2018, and a raw VG/FN variant sold for $80 in 2020. CGC label note: Ties w/ Marvel Team-Up #141 for 1st app. of the black costume. Amazing Fantasy #15 cover homage. 75 cent cover price.
9		Transformers #1 Marvel, 9/1984	$1.00	$276 ▼ $24	177
	1st Appearance of Transformers Angelo notes: The latest Transformers movie in 2023 paved the way to more movies yet to be released. A 9.8 CGC sold for $3000 in Spring 2023. A CGC 9.0 CPV sold for $250 in October 2023, and a CGC 9.6 CPV sold for $1,250 on October 25th 2023. Any dip in price on this book will prove to be a great buy when looking back years from now. In 2021: 9.6 CGC in April $1203, 9.4 CGC in August $795, 9.2 CGC in January $315, 8.5 CBCS in August $231, 5.5 CGC in March $155. Every CPV collector should have a copy of this book given the importance of this issue. A good number of copies were printed with a manufacturing flaw due to a dull blade (top and/or bottom edge of covers). A 9.8 CGC copy sold in 2020 for $2425 and a 9.2 CGC sold for $400. Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,800 in December 2017 Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD 2.0 on 6/12/2023 for $63.00 (buy it now), a raw GD/VG 3.0 on 8/4/2023 for $50.35 (buy it now), a raw VG+ 4.5 on 7/11/2023 for $72.10 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FR 1.0 on 1/19/2022 for $12 (buy it now), a raw VG+ 4.5 on 12/3/2021 for $76 (at auction), a CGC 5.5 on 8/2/2022 for $110 (buy it now), a raw 8.5 on 5/3/2021 for $741, a CGC 8.5 on 11/18/2019 for $77, a CGC 9.2 on 7/3/2020 for $350 Doug notes: ORIGIN and FIRST appearance in Comics of the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS; The FIRST BATTLE between the Autobots & the Decepticons; The FIRST Appearance in Comics of; MEGATRON, Ravage, OPTIMUS PRIME CGC label note: Origin & 1st comic appearance of the Autobots & the Decepticons. $1.00 cover price.
10		Jughead #325 Archie, Oct-82	$0.75	$275	15
	2nd Appearance Of Cheryl Blossom Angelo notes: Second appearance of Cheryl Blossom. This issue came out the same month as Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #320. A key book that needs more attention! Very early CPV's of Cheryl Blossom appearances definitely need a price hike given the difficulty finding high graded copies. Doug notes: SECOND appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in Barely Friendly = 6 page-s; First appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title; Same Month as Betty & Veronica #320; Jason Blossom app; RARE due to HIGH demand; Very Undervalued as compared to B&V#320; Paul notes: A CGC 6.0 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $115 in 2020. CGC label note: 2nd appearance of Cheryl Blossom. 75 cent cover price.
11		Star Wars #68 Marvel, 2/1983	$0.75	$270 ▼ $70	115
	1st Appearance of Fenn Shysa Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.6 CGC/May $597; 8.5 CGC/July $215. In May of 2022 a 9.2 CGC sold for $398. In March of 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $5282, a 9.6 CGC sold for $2623 , 9.4 CGC sold for $550, 9.2 CGC sold for $757 and in July an 8.0 CGC sold for $317. In 2020, two copies in 9.8 CGC sold for $1000 and $1510 compared to $600 in 2019. Yellow cover makes it easier to see every fault. Jayden notes: A raw VF/NM CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 7/11/2022 for $275 CAD Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 2.5 on 1/14/2020 for $45, a raw 6.5 on 4/27/2020 for $65, a CGC 9.0 on 8/21/2020 for $117, a CGC 9.8 on 7/23/2020 for $650 Doug notes: ORIGIN and Re-Introduction of BOBA FETT classic cover & Story; CGC label note: 1st appearance of the planet Mandalore. 75 cent cover price.
12		Batman #357 DC, 3/1983	$0.75	$260 ▼ $38	67
	1st Appearance of Jason Todd; Killer Croc appearance (cameo); Cont. in Detective Comics 524 Angelo notes: In March of 2023 a 9.8 CGC sold for $660. At this price, this is a screaming buy. A 9.8 CGC sold in August of 2021 for $1932. In July of 2020 an 8.0 CGC sold for $125. PGX 9.4 sold for $566.81 in 2019 and a 9.2 CGC sold for $441.44 in the same year. A 9.8 CGC sold in early 2018 for $1,500. In August of 2021 rumors have started circulating again that a Red Hood movie is coming. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 3.5 on 7/24/2020 for $46, a CGC 6.0 on 5/28/2019 for $50, a raw 6.0 on 7/6/2020 for $57, a CGC 6.0 on 10/12/2020 for $90, a CGC 8.0 on 7/6/2020 for $125, a raw 6.0 on 7/15/2020 for $170 Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; FIRST appearance of JASON TODD (Later becomes the RED HOOD); FIRST brief appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC; (See Detective #523 for First cameo appearance; See Detective #524 for First FULL appearance); Paul notes: A CGC 9.4 Batman #357 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $438 on 9/15/2022 CGC label note: 1st full app. of Killer Croc (Waylon Jones) & Jason Todd. "Atari" insert included. 75 cent cover price.
13		Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #72 Archie, Oct-95	$1.65	$245 ▲ $55	2
	Low Print Run Jayden notes: Many run issues of this series are impossible to find in high grade Canadians - let alone the last issue! A FN CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 11/17/2021 for $300 CAD. Doug notes: LAST issue; LOW Print & RARE; The Early Years part-2 of 2; CGC label note: Last issue.
14		Marvel Team-Up #141 Marvel, 5/1984	$0.75	$189 ▲ $4	153
	Ties with Amazing Spider-Man 252 for first appearance of the black costume Angelo notes: In May of 2023 a CGC 9.8 sold for $1625. In 2022: July a 9.8 CGC sold for $2125; a 9.6 CGC in August sold for $775. In 2021 several copies sold : 9.6 CGC in July $790, two in 9.4 CGC in July $457 and $380 ow/w, 9.2 CGC in June $243 , 5.0 CGC in August $70. In 2020 two copies in 9.8 CGC sold for $1224 and $1250. Along with ASM #252, Spectacular #90 and Secret Wars #8 this is another must own book for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom. Jayden notes: A CGC 9.2 CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 8/9/2022 for $260 CAD Conan notes: A raw FN+ 6.5 variant sold at MyComicShop on 6/1/2023 for $100.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN/VF 7.0 on 12/20/2021 for $95 (buy it now), a raw 2.5 on 6/8/2021 for $36, a raw 5.5 on 6/7/2021 for $92, a raw 7.5 on 4/19/2021 for $112, a CGC 9.2 on 1/21/2019 for $150 Doug notes: High Demand Key issue CGC label note: Ties w/ Amazing Spider-Man #252 for 1st app of the black costume. Daredevil & Black Widow app. 75 cent cover price.
15		Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #322 Archie, Feb-83	$0.75	$177 ▲ $2	7
	Cheryl meets Archie for the first time Angelo notes: In October of 2022 a 6.5 CGC sold for $100. In April 2021 a 6.5 CGC sold for $71. First meeting of Cheryl Blossom and Archie Andrews.Very early CPV's of Cheryl Blossom are great investments when found in high grade. Doug notes: 3rd appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title, in Fast and Loose = 6 page-s; First meeting of CHERYL BLOSSOM and Archie Andrews; Betty and Veronica in LINGERIE Cover by Dan DeCarlo CGC label note: 75 cent cover price.
16		Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 Marvel, 12/1982	$1.25	$168 ▼ $62	126
	1st Appearance of Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau); Origin of Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau) Angelo notes: Prices on this book have slown down in 2023. In 2021 several sold: 9.8 CGC in February $2000, 9.6 CGC July $900, 9.4 CGC May $501, 9.0 CGC June $275 Doug notes: First appearance & ORIGIN of Monica Rambeau, as she becomes the new Black Female CAPTAIN MARVEL cover & story; Monica Rambeau is currently known as Spectrum; Monica Rambeau Later became a Member of the AVENGERS; CGC label note: Origin & 1st appearance of the new Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau). Avengers appearance. $1.25 cover price.
17		Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Mini Series #1 Archie, Aug-88	$1.25	$166 ▼ $56	48
	1st Appearances of Krang, Bebop, and Rocksteady in comics. Newsstand AND Direct Variant CPV exist" Angelo notes: Not one but THREE first comic book appearances; Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady! In July of 2023 an 8.5 CGC sold for $135. Similar to 2022, prices in 2023 have softened making this book a great buy in higher grades. In 2021: 9.6 CGC sold in January for $1250, an 8.5 CGC sold in March for $400. Prices in 2020 and 2021 have gone up for many grades. Ben notes: This entry is for the $1.25 NEWSSTAND CPV. It is such an interesting circumstance that in addition to the single-price NEWSSTAND copies, Archie also produced single-price DIRECT EDITION copies of this issue as well (in other words, rather than placing both $1.00 and $1.25 CAN on all direct editions, they produced two distinct batches, a $1.00 direct edition and a $1.25 direct edition). In connection with CGC's decision to recognize newsstand comics on their labels, CGC apparently went back through their database of images and separated the census for this issue into two CPV entries: the DIRECT EDITION CPV is categorized as "Canadian Price Variant" while the NEWSSTAND CPV is categorized as "Canadian Newsstand Price Variant." Also, see my separate two-part post on this issue: Part I & Part II Doug notes: 8/1988; FIRST appearance of BEBOP and ROCK STEADY in Comics; Adapts TV Cartoons; FIRST Printing; Canadian Newsstand VARIANT Edition with Single original Cover Price of $1.25, with UPC barcode; CGC label note: 1st comic book appearance of Krang, Bebop & Rocksteady. $1.25 cover price.
18		ThunderCats #1 Star, 12/1985	$0.75	$165 ▼ $35	101
	Based on the animated television series Angelo notes: Prices for this book have declined in 2023 and this may be a good time to buy considering a project is already in the works. Prices in 2022 have stayed strong and also increased across many grades. In 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold in March for $2100, a 9.6 CGC sold for $695 in April and an 8.5 CGC sold in March for $239. Ben notes: Beware of logos; my full note can be found here ». Conan notes: A CGC 9.2 variant sold at MyComicShop on 12/28/2022 for $106.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 9/5/2022 for $29 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 4/29/2022 for $44 (buy it now), a raw FN/VF 7.0 on 4/29/2022 for $50 (buy it now), a raw VF- 7.5 on 10/13/2022 for $60 (buy it now), a CGC 8.0 on 12/9/2021 for $122 (at auction), a raw 2.0 on 1/7/2019 for $10, a raw 2.0 on 1/14/2019 for $10, a raw 4.0 on 3/19/2020 for $20, a raw 4.0 on 6/1/2020 for $20, a raw 6.0 on 2/19/2019 for $30, a raw 7.0 on 1/31/2019 for $35, a CGC 9.2 on 12/26/2019 for $50 CGC label note: Based on the animated television series. 75 cent cover price.
19		Sonic the Hedgehog #1 Archie, Jul-93	$1.50	$152 ▲ $12	13
	Angelo notes: This is the top book to get when it comes to CPV Sonic issues. In July 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $412. A 9.8 CGC sold for $1500 in June 2021. Conan notes: A CGC 8.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 12/19/2022 for $46.00 (at auction) Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 Sonic the Hedge Hog #1 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $265 in 2019 CGC label note: $1.50 cover price.
20		Thor #337 Marvel, 11/1983	$0.75	$152 ▼ $43	640
	1st Appearance Beta Ray Bill; 1st Simonson Thor Angelo notes: In 2023 a 9.0 CGC/May $160; 8.0 CGC/Feb $155, etc...In 2022 this book cooled off across almost all grades due to a lack of official news that of Beta Ray will appear on the big screen. When an announcement is made prices will shoot up once again. In 2021 many grades have shattered record prices: 9.8 CGC September $4,301;9.8 CGC August $2880; 9.8 CGC July $3480; 9.8 CGC July $3120; 9.8 CGC June $3360; in October a 9.8 CGC with ow/w pages sold for $2,328 at a buy-it-now price shortly after getting posted for sale; in November a 9.8 CGC sold for $2040. A 9.6 CGC in May sold for $626 and another in September for $472.69, 9.4 CGC July $345, 9.0 CGC July $295, 8.0 CGC July $182. Jayden notes: Example recent Thor #337 CPV sales at CaptCanComics.ca: a CGC 9.8 sold on 7/15/2022 for $1,875 CAD, a CGC 9.0 sold on 4/29/2022 for $300 CAD, and a raw NM- sold on 6/10/2022 for $300 CAD. Ben notes: Classic cover contender by Walter Simonson. Another great example of an "event" comic that received immediate collector interest, making it likely that many collectors may have not been able to load up at their local comic shop with as many copies as they wanted, and thus headed to the newsstands to add additional copies. As a result we see an extraordinarily high number of CGC census copies of both the variant (relative to other CPVs) and the "regular" types for this particular issue. This means a new CPV collector will find it much easier / less frustrating to actually find a suitable CPV copy for their collection making it a great target among "what to collect first" among CPVs (also see ASM 252). Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 copy of Thor 337 CPV sold for $4,301 at auction in September 2021. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a CGC 9.2 on 7/19/2022 for $172 (at auction), a CBCS 9.2 on 4/15/2021 for $250, a CGC 9.2 on 4/30/2021 for $270, a CGC 9.6 on 7/20/2021 for $550, a raw 4.0 on 12/30/2019 for $41, a raw 2.5 on 5/4/2020 for $76, a CGC 8.5 on 11/19/2019 for $119, a raw 5.0 on 8/4/2020 for $120, a CGC 9.2 on 7/22/2020 for $146, a raw 9.0 on 1/11/2019 for $175, a CGC 9.2 on 9/16/2019 for $225, a CGC 9.6 on 1/14/2020 for $330, a CGC 9.8 on 10/7/2020 for $800, a CGC 9.8 on 8/12/2019 for $825 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of BETA RAY BILL as he becomes new THOR, and the Series Begins; First appearance of LORELEI-c/s; Classic Walt Simonson-c/a begins; CBG's 2012 Book Listed as the #2 Greatest Comic Cover of All-Time; A CGC 9.2 variant sold at dougcomicworld.com in 2018 for $129. Paul notes: Example Thor #337 variant sales at PNJ Comics: A CGC 9.6 Thor #337 variant sold for $350 in 2019, and a CGC 9.0 variant sold for $135 in 2020. CGC label note: 1st appearance of Beta Ray Bill. Nick Fury appearance. 75 cent cover price.
21		Punisher #1 Marvel, 1/1986	$1.50	$151 ▼ $29	104
	Double-size Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.6 CGC/July $310; 9.0 CGC/May $150. In 2022: January a 9.6 CGC sold for $594; in September a 9.4 CGC sold for $300; in April an 8.5 CGC sold for $100. In 2021: a 9.6 CGC in March sold for $500, 9.4 CGC sold in July for $375, 9.2 CGC in September for $200 and another in April for $190, 9.0 CGC in July for $141. A 9.6 CGC in May 2020 sold for $450. A CGC 9.0 sold for $270 in 2019. Punisher series was great on Netflix and now that there's no news about his return on T.V. would be a great time to buy this book.This character is just too important, it's all a matter of when and not if he will reappear on either the small or big screen. Jayden notes: A CGC 9.4 CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 8/5/2022 for $500 CAD Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG- 3.5 on 3/10/2023 for $72.60 (buy it now), a raw VG/FN 5.0 on 2/23/2023 for $96.65 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 12/13/2021 for $75 (buy it now), a raw FN/VF 7.0 on 7/21/2022 for $96 (at auction), a raw FN/VF 7.0 on 5/5/2022 for $84 (buy it now), a raw 6.0 on 4/21/2021 for $68, a CGC 7.5 on 5/3/2021 for $80, a CGC 8.0 on 6/3/2021 for $135, a CGC 9.0 on 5/28/2019 for $51, a raw 6.5 on 10/6/2020 for $74, a CGC 9.2 on 12/24/2019 for $81, a CGC 9.0 on 8/5/2019 for $270 Doug notes: Double Size Giant; ORIGIN of Frank Castle the PUNISHER; JIGSAW becomes Punisher's ARCH-ENEMY; FIRST appearances of; The Trust, Don Cervello, Gregario, Charlie Siciliano, Tony Massera & Aleric; PUNISHER is #27 on IGN's 2014 Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All-Time List; Classic Mike ZECK & and Phil Zemelman Painted Cover; Mike Zeck & John Beatty art; Paul notes: A CGC 9.0 Punisher #1 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $149 on 5/23/2023. CGC label note: Jigsaw appearance. $1.50 cover price.
22		Batman #386 DC, 8/1985	$0.95	$150 ▼ $31	31
	1st Appearance of Black Mask Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 sold for $2025 in early 2019. Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 CPV sold for $1,352 12/2020 Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 1.8 on 6/4/2020 for $23, a CGC 6.5 on 1/16/2020 for $43 Doug notes: Low Print = 75,303 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; FIRST appearance of ROMAN SIONIS aka the BLACK MASK cover & story = Part-1 of 3-Parts; CGC label note: Origin & 1st appearance of Black Mask (Roman Sionis). 95 cent cover price.
23		Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #23 Archie, Aug-91	$1.50	$145 ▲ $50	7
	Angelo notes: Scarce in very high grade. First appearance of Slash. Very desirable and Investment-worthy book. An 8.5 CGC sold in September of 2022 for $124. Bill notes: 1st appearance of Slash CGC label note: $1.50 cover price.
24		Star Wars #81 Marvel, 3/1984	$0.75	$140 ▼ $9	34
	First post-Return of the Jedi story Angelo notes: In August of 2021 a 9.6 CGC sold for $281.10; in June a 7.0 CGC ow/w sold for $135. This issue is a must have book for hard core Star Wars fans and investors (similar to #68). Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 4.0 on 9/25/2020 for $16, a raw 3.5 on 11/2/2020 for $17, a CGC 9.4 on 1/15/2020 for $74 Doug notes: Classic BOBA FETT, Hans Solo, & Princess Leia PAINTED cover by Tom Palmer; BOBA FETT cover & story; CGC label note: Return of Boba Fett. 75 cent cover price.
25		Voltron #1 Modern, 1985	$1.00	$138 ▼ $7	46
	1st Appearance of Voltron in comics Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.4 CGC/April $350; 8.5 CGC/April $110. In March 2022 a 9.4 CGC sold for $250; March a 9.2 CGC sold for $142. In April of 2021 a 9.6 CGC sold for $319 and a 9.2 CGC in February for $150. Voltron is a popular T.V. series that has been around for decades capturing the imagination and interest of collectors who are now seeking this book for investment porposes and recapture special moments from their youth. CGC label note: $1.00 cover price
26		Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1 Marvel, 5/1984	$1.00	$136 ▼ $4	193
	X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four in all Angelo notes: 1st appearance of the Beyonder and Battleworld. A future MCU climax leading to a Secret Wars storyline taking place on Battleworld! In April of 2023 a 9.8 sold for $1325. In July 2022 a 9.8 SS sold for $4800; July a 9.8 CGC sold for $1312. In March of 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $1498, in September a 9.6 CGC sold for $407, in August a 9.4 CGC sold for $300. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 11/8/2022 for $32.00 (buy it now), a CBCS 5.5 on 4/11/2023 for $23.00 (at auction), a CGC 8.5 on 7/20/2023 for $46.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 8/18/2022 for $37 (buy it now), a raw VG/FN 5.0 on 7/5/2022 for $32 (buy it now), a raw FN- 5.5 on 7/25/2022 for $45 (buy it now), a CGC 9.8 on 1/14/2022 for $1357 (buy it now), a raw 5.5 on 4/5/2021 for $37, a raw 2.0 on 6/17/2019 for $12, a raw 4.5 on 5/26/2020 for $21, a raw 3.0 on 10/1/2019 for $23, a raw 4.0 on 8/8/2019 for $24 Paul notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $225 in 2020. Paul notes: A CGC 9.2 Secret Wars #1 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $120 in 2021 CGC label note: $1.00 cover price.
27		Archie's Pals 'n Gals #161 Archie, Nov-82	$0.75	$136 ▼ $7	4
	3rd Appearance of Cheryl Blossom Angelo notes: In my opinion, this particular issue still remains UNDERVALUED as a CPV. Cheryl Blossom's third appearance; first solo story; second Jason Blossom; not one but MULTIPLE SEXUAL suggestive panels well-disguised on the cover making this controversal indeed! See one of my previous market reports and scroll all the way to the bottom where I point them out in detail! Doug notes: FIRST SOLO Story & Third overall appearance CHERYL BLOSSOM in Snob Hill, 11 page story; Cheryl Blossom Pinup; Second appearance of Jason Blossom; Archie in DRAG cover; CONTROVERSIAL Hidden SEXUAL and Sexual Innuendo Scenes HIDDEN in Busy BORDER Images; First appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title; CGC label note: 3rd appearance of Cheryl Blossom. 75 cent cover price.
28		Marvel Movie Showcase #1 Marvel, 11/1982	$1.50	$135 ▲ $5	26
	Reprints Star Wars 1-3 Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.2 CGC/April $209; 7.5 CGC/Jan $83. In Feb of 2022 a 9.4 CGC sold for $315. Key Star Wars comics have been on fire in 2020 and 2021 and this book has far more room to grow. In Jan of 2021 a 9.6 CGC sold for $400. In August 2020 a 9.6 CGC sold for for $265. An 8.5 CGC sold in December of 2019 for $350. A CGC 7.5 CGC sold for $265 in April 2018 only to be auctioned once again shortly after for $208. Dark cover makes it difficult to find in higher grades. Conan notes: A CGC 9.2 variant sold at MyComicShop on 2/24/2023 for $61.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG/FN 5.0 on 5/12/2022 for $36 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 1/19/2022 for $23 (buy it now) CGC label note: Collects "Star Wars: A New Hope" movie adaptation part 1 of 2 $1.50 cover price.
29		Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Mini Series #1DE Archie, Aug-88	$1.25	$130 ▼ $35	343
	1st Appearances of Krang, Bebop, and Rocksteady in comics. Newsstand AND Direct Variant CPV exist" Angelo notes: Not one but THREE first comic book appearances; Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady! In 2023: 9.8 CGC/May $868; 3.0 CGC/June $45. In 2022 prices have ranged between $500-1000. In 2021: a 9.8 CGC sold in February for $1965 and a second copy for $1610, two copies in 9.6 CGC sold in February $623 and $610; 9.4 CGC sold in February for $325. A 9.8 CBCS sold in November 2020 for $1875. Ben notes: This entry is for the $1.25 DIRECT EDITION CPV. It is such an interesting circumstance that in addition to the single-price NEWSSTAND copies, Archie also produced single-price DIRECT EDITION copies of this issue as well (in other words, rather than placing both $1.00 and $1.25 CAN on all direct editions, they produced two distinct batches, a $1.00 direct edition and a $1.25 direct edition). In connection with CGC's decision to recognize newsstand comics on their labels, CGC apparently went back through their database of images and separated the census for this issue into two CPV entries: the DIRECT EDITION CPV is categorized as "Canadian Price Variant" while the NEWSSTAND CPV is categorized as "Canadian Newsstand Price Variant." Also, see my separate two-part post on this issue: Part I & Part II CGC label note: 1st comic book appearance of Krang, Bebop & Rocksteady. $1.25 cover price.
30		Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #321 Archie, Dec-82	$0.75	$129 ▼ $24	8
	Cheryl Blossom appearance Angelo notes: Very early appearances of Cheryl Blosoom are great investments if you can find in high grade. Doug notes: 2nd appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title, in Pool Your Talents = 5 page-s; CGC label note: Cheryl Blossom appearance. 75 cent cover price.
31		Batman #366 DC, 12/1983	$0.95	$127 ▲ $2	27
	1st Appearance of Robin (Jason Todd) Angelo notes: In December of 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $275. A 9.6 CGC sold in July 2019 for $345 & a 9.2 CGC sold in February 2019 for $200. Ben notes: A cool feature about this Classic Cover Contender is its unique integration of the Batman logo into the artwork (here are some others) Bill notes: A raw NM variant sold for $330 in 2018 Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 4.0 on 2/9/2021 for $22, a raw 5.5 on 3/24/2020 for $29, a raw 4.0 on 8/5/2020 for $29, a CGC 8.0 on 12/16/2019 for $37 Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; Batman vs JOKER Battle cover & story; First appearance of Jason Todd as ROBIN in Costume; Early appearance of HARVEY BULLOCK; Alfred's daughter Julia Remarque begins as a continuing character; Classic Walt Simonson cover; CGC label note: 1st Jason Todd in Robin costume. Joker appearance. 95 cent cover price.
32		Blip #2 Marvel, 3/1983	$1.25	$126 ▲ $6	4
	Doug notes: CPV is Scarce in Any Grade, RARE in High Grade CGC label note: 6-page Spider-Man story Green Goblin appearance. Photo cover. $1.25 cover price.
33		Tales of the Teen Titans #44 DC, 7/1984	$0.95	$125	153
	1st Appearances of Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Jericho; Origins of Deathstroke and Jericho Angelo notes: 1st Appearances of Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Jericho (Deathstroke's son); Nightwing joins Titans; Origins of Deathstroke and Jericho. Rumor has it that the solo movie may not materialze as DC is reorganizing itself. However, Nightwing should appear in other live projects soon enough given his popularity. In 2023: 9.6 CGC/May $326. In 2022: January a 9.8 CGC sold for $1081.In 2021; 9.6 CGC July $380, 9.4 CGC July $200, 8.5 CGC March $120, 7.0 CGC March $110. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a CGC 7.0 on 11/16/2022 for $46.00 (at auction), a CGC 9.4 on 9/4/2023 for $171.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 4.0 on 12/15/2020 for $48, a raw 4.5 on 2/27/2021 for $36, a raw 5.0 on 3/31/2021 for $40, a raw 5.0 on 2/27/2021 for $40, a raw 5.0 on 12/28/2020 for $60, a raw 7.0 on 11/14/2019 for $49, a raw 5.5 on 5/25/2020 for $66 Paul notes: A CGC 9.4 Tales of the Teen Titans #44 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $170 in 2017 CGC label note: Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing. 1st appearance of Jericho. Origin of Deathstroke. 95 cent cover price.
34		X-Factor #6 Marvel, 7/1986	$0.95	$124 ▼ $26	89
	1st Appearance of Apocalypse Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.6 CGC/May $330; 9.4 CGC/Feb $275. In 2022: in March a 9.6 CGC sold for $291; July a 7.5 CGC sold for $77. Rumors have cooled regarding this villain returning to the big screen. In July 2021 a 9.6 CGC for $522, 9.2 CGC July $247, 7.5 CGC April $85. Two copies in 9.8 CGC sold for $600 and $1000; 9.6 CGC sold in August for $378; 9.4 CGC in May for $145; 9.2 CGC in April for $141. Numerous copies were printed with a common manufactoring flaw (top right corner). Bill notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold for $750 in 2018 Conan notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold at MyComicShop on 5/16/2023 for $320.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a CGC 7.5 on 7/13/2022 for $77 (buy it now), a raw 4.0 on 6/1/2021 for $40, a raw 6.0 on 7/30/2021 for $65, a CGC 7.5 on 4/20/2021 for $85, a CGC 9.2 on 7/15/2021 for $247, a raw 2.0 on 4/1/2020 for $23, a raw 4.5 on 6/1/2020 for $45, a CGC 9.8 on 11/19/2020 for $905 CGC label note: 1st full appearance of Apocalypse (En Sabah Nur). Alliance of Evil appearance. 95 cent cover price.
35		Batman #404 DC, 2/1987	$1.00	$120 ▼ $5	29
	Origin of Batman; Year One Part I Angelo notes: In June of 2023 a 9.6 CGC sold for $225. In November of 2023 9.8 CGC sold for $2,084.79. Conan notes: A raw FN+ 6.5 variant sold at MyComicShop on 12/5/2022 for $40.55 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 1/4/2022 for $48 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 6/21/2022 for $43 (buy it now), a raw 3.5 on 6/15/2021 for $29 Doug notes: FRANK MILLER Scripts Begin; BATMAN Year One Part-1 of 4-Parts; First appearance of SEINA KYLE aka the Modern CATWOMAN; Camren Bicondova is playing Selina Kyle aka CATWOMAN in the GOTHAM Fox TV Series; First appearance of Carmine (the Roman) Falcone CGC label note: "Year One" storyline begins. $1.00 cover price.
36		Booster Gold #1 DC, 2/1986	$0.95	$118 ▼ $10	88
	1st Appearance of Booster Gold (Michael Carter); Versus Blackguard Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.8 CGC/Feb $1192; 9.8 CGC/Feb $982; 8.5 CGC/April $111. In 2022: July a 9.8 CGC sold for $590; 9.4 CGC in February sold for $245; 9.0 CGC in April sold for $127. A 9.6 CGC sold in October of 2021 for $303 Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG/FN 5.0 on 6/2/2023 for $62.15 (buy it now), a raw FN- 5.5 on 2/9/2023 for $50.00 (buy it now), a raw FN+ 6.5 on 1/26/2023 for $41.80 (buy it now), a CGC 9.6 on 1/3/2023 for $150.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG+ 4.5 on 12/27/2021 for $52 (buy it now), a raw VF- 7.5 on 6/3/2022 for $53 (at auction), a CGC 9.6 on 5/9/2022 for $167 (at auction), a raw 2.5 on 6/28/2019 for $25, a raw 5.0 on 6/1/2020 for $40, a CGC 9.2 on 1/21/2020 for $86 CGC label note: 1st appearance of Booster Gold & Skeets. Blackguard appearance. 95 cent cover price.
37		Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #71 Archie, Sep-95	$1.65	$115 ▲ $5
	Low Print Run Doug notes: LOW Print & VERY SCARCE; The Early Years part-1 of 2;
38		Amazing Spider-Man #265 Marvel, 6/1985	$0.75	$111 ▼ $17	72
	1st Appearance of Silver Sable Angelo notes: Silver and Black movie has been canceled. Female super-heroes is a market that has earned Marvel's expansion interests. Tough to find in 9.8. In April of 2022 a 9.4 CGC sold for $400. A 9.0 CGC sold in October 2019 for $90. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD/VG 3.0 on 6/3/2022 for $20 (at auction), a raw VG/FN 5.0 on 9/29/2022 for $40 (buy it now), a raw VF 8.0 on 8/22/2022 for $73 (at auction), a raw 4.0 on 8/19/2020 for $23, a raw 4.5 on 9/21/2020 for $26, a raw 3.5 on 1/6/2020 for $27, a CGC 9.2 on 5/27/2020 for $66, a raw 7.5 on 6/12/2019 for $78 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of Silver Sablinova aka SILVER SABLE; Spider-Man vs the Black Fox cover & story; Sony Pictures is developing a BLACK CAT / SILVER SABLE Big Screen MOVIE CGC label note: 1st appearance of Silver Sable. Black Fox appearance. 75 cent cover price.
39		Marvel Tails #1 Marvel, 11/1983	$0.75	$110 ▼ $10	61
	1st Appearance of Peter Porker Angelo notes: 1st appearance of Spider-Ham, Hulk-Bunny, Goose Rider, Captain Americat, J.Jonah Jackal, May Porker & Larval Earth, canonically called Earth-8311. Spider-Ham has been a smashing success given the Spider-verse movie! He also appeared at the end of the second movie with the third one including him soon. In 2022: in July a 9.6 CGC sold for $348; in February a 9.2 CGC sold for $142. In March 2021 a 9.6 CGC sold for $237. A CGC 9.8 CGC sold for $1092. This one-shot issue is definately a must own book given all the possibilities these characters have for future projects on both the small as well as the big screen. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD 2.0 on 8/11/2023 for $26.00 (buy it now), a CGC 9.2 on 4/14/2023 for $88.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a CGC 9.2 on 4/14/2021 for $124, a CGC 9.2 on 1/5/2021 for $130, a CGC 9.2 on 8/9/2019 for $125 CGC label note: 1st appearance of Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham. 75 cent cover price.
40		Masters of the Universe Limited Series #1 DC, 12/1982	$0.75	$110 ▼ $10	123
	Angelo notes: In August of 2022 a 9.8 CBCS sold for $840; in September a 7.5 CGC sold for $90. In July of 2021 a 9.6 CGC sold for $600. He-Man movie announced. A 9.8 CGC copy sold for $455 in November 2019 and another in November 2020 for $547 Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD+ 2.5 on 11/25/2022 for $20.00 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 2/24/2023 for $42.75 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG+ 4.5 on 6/10/2022 for $35 (at auction), a raw 2.5 on 4/21/2021 for $25, a raw 3.0 on 3/16/2021 for $29, a raw 4.5 on 8/23/2021 for $45, a raw 6.0 on 3/26/2021 for $60, a raw 8.0 on 3/26/2021 for $80, a CGC 9.6 on 10/18/2019 for $81 CGC label note: 75 cent cover price. 1st full comic devoted to "Masters of the Universe". Based on the Mattel action figures.
41		Wolverine Limited Series #3 Marvel, 11/1982	$0.75	$110 ▼ $10	91
	Angelo notes: In 2023; 9.4 CGC/March $210. Wolverine announced to be in Deadpool 3. In 2022: In May a 9.6 CGC sold for $426; April a 9.4 CGC sold for $180; July a 9.0 CGC sold for $200. In 2021 : two copies in March graded 9.6 CGC sold for $401, two copies in 9.2 CGC sold in March and November for $162 and $230. In October 2020 a 9.8 CGC sold for $1700. Dark cover in high grades makes it the more difficult book to find within the series, however they do come up for sale online and at cons. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG+ 4.5 on 2/28/2023 for $10.00 (at auction), a CGC 6.0 on 6/27/2023 for $31.00 (at auction), a raw FN 6.0 on 5/8/2023 for $41.75 (buy it now), a CGC 8.0 on 3/15/2023 for $65.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD 2.0 on 1/25/2022 for $25 (at auction), a raw FN 6.0 on 3/29/2022 for $95 (buy it now), a CGC 9.4 on 4/8/2022 for $175 (at auction), a raw 4.5 on 5/20/2021 for $66, a raw 7.0 on 2/27/2020 for $36 Doug notes: YUKIO kills Asano Kimura; Third appearance of Lord Shingen Yashida and YUKIO; MARIKO Yashida & The Hand appear; The TOUGHEST issue to find in HIGH GRADE due to the BLACK COLORS on the Cover; CGC label note: 75 cent cover price.
42		Superman Annual #11 DC, 9/1985	$1.60	$108 ▼ $7	14
	Versus Mongul Angelo notes: In July of 2022 a 9.4 CGC sold for $229. A 9.6 CGC sold in October of 2020 for $209. A 9.4 CGC sold for $300 in 2019 Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG+ 4.5 on 10/28/2021 for $23 (at auction), a raw 6.5 on 6/25/2020 for $91 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of BLACK MERCY cover & story; BLACK MERCY has appeared in the SUPERGIRL TV Series; Classic ALAN MOORE Story; MOGOL cover & story; MONGUL is #41 on IGN's Top-100 Comic Book Villain Of All Time List; Batman, Robin & Wonder Woman-c/s; CGC label note: Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman & Mongul appearance. $1.60 cover price.
43		Masters of the Universe #1 Star, 5/1986	$0.95	$108 ▼ $2	49
	Angelo notes: In April of 2022 a 9.8 CGC sold for $1750; in March a 9.4 CGC sold for $247; in August an 8.5 CGC sold for $85. In August of 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $1117. He-Man movie announced. Star Comics are the tougher books to find but stick with high grades only. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 12/1/2021 for $46 (at auction), a raw FN+ 6.5 on 11/24/2021 for $35 (at auction), a raw 4.0 on 1/7/2019 for $10, a raw 5.0 on 1/7/2019 for $13 CGC label note: 95 cent cover price.
44		Longshot #1 Marvel, 9/1985	$1.00	$107 ▼ $6	75
	1st Appearances of Longshot, Spiral (Rita Wayword) Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.4 CGC/July $210; 9.0 CGC/July $100. In August of 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $1995 and a second copy in April sold for $1949. Rumors are circulating that Longshot may be introduced on screen which probably helped fuel the sale of two 9.8's for $750 and $1000 in 2020. Conan notes: A raw FN 6.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 7/28/2023 for $35.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 2/14/2022 for $41 (buy it now), a raw 3.0 on 1/16/2020 for $12, a raw 3.0 on 5/26/2020 for $15, a raw 4.5 on 2/10/2020 for $23, a raw 6.0 on 1/20/2020 for $24 CGC label note: 1st appearance of Longshot & Spiral. $1.00 cover price.
45		Blip #7 Marvel, 8/1983	$1.25	$107 ▲ $17	2
	Ben notes: Final issue, and extremely hard to find as the CPV. As mentioned in my note for #1, this whole series has the fascinating circumstance of having regular newsstand copies in existence with BOTH $1.00 US AND $1.25 CAN prices on them, raising the question of what purpose the CPV then served (and how widely was it distributed)? For this final issue, interestingly, the $1.25 price is repeated twice on the CPV ($1.25, CAN $1.25). Anybody trying to research sales comps for the CPV of this issue will have an exceedingly difficult time; I saw none whatsoever. However, I did find a "regular" newsstand copy advertised in VF condition having sold for $49.95 in September 2021. Thus, I'd expect a NM- CPV newsstand copy to be able to find interest at a considerably higher ask. Doug notes: CPV is Scarce in Any Grade, RARE in High Grade CGC label note: $1.25 cover price. Last issue.
46		Spectacular Spider-Man #90 Marvel, 5/1984	$0.75	$106 ▼ $9	73
	New costume; Black Cat's new powers Angelo notes: Jan. 2022 a 9.0 CGC sold for $97. Jan. 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $760, May a 9.4 CGC sold for $300, September a 9.0 CGC sold for $127. A 9.6 CGC ow/w sold in July 2020 for $250. A must have book for any collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom. Dark cover makes it harder to find in the highest grades. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD 2.0 on 1/3/2023 for $19.50 (buy it now), a CGC 8.5 on 1/10/2023 for $42.00 (at auction), a CGC 9.0 on 2/4/2023 for $56.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 3.5 on 5/5/2021 for $21, a raw 2.0 on 7/27/2020 for $18, a raw 4.5 on 8/6/2020 for $41, a raw 6.5 on 6/25/2020 for $58, a raw 8.5 on 1/31/2019 for $70, a raw 8.5 on 1/31/2019 for $80 Doug notes: BLACK CAT Solo-c/s; Spider-Man in Alien BLACK COSTUME in Last Panel = TIES for First app; Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 Spectacular Spider-Man #90 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $265 in 2020 CGC label note: 1st black costume in title. Black Cat appearance. 75 cent cover price. Vision & Scarlet Witch cameo.
47		Transformers #8 Marvel, 9/1985	$1.00	$105 ▲ $5	17
	Doug notes: First Full appearance of the DINOBOTS cover & story; CGC label note: 1st full app. Dinobots (Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl & Swoop). Circuit Breaker cameo. $1.00 cover price
48		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #22 Marvel, 4/1984	$0.75	$105 ▼ $5	5
	1st Appearances of Duke and Roadblock Angelo notes: In 2023 a 9.6 CGC/Jan $230. Record price in 2021: 9.8 CGC sold in May for $2136. This is another must have book for the G.I. Joe collector/investor CGC label note: 1st appearance of Roadblock, Duke & Doctor Hundtkinder. Funeral of General Flagg.
49		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #25 Marvel, 7/1984	$0.75	$105 ▼ $5	6
	1st Appearances of Deep Six, Mutt, Dreadnoks, Cutter, Buzzer, Ripper, and Torch Angelo notes: Another key must have G.I. Joe book to own. A 9.0 CGC sold in July of 2021 for $83. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG+ 4.5 on 4/11/2022 for $26 (buy it now), a raw VF+ 8.5 on 7/11/2022 for $26 (at auction), a raw 3.5 on 9/13/2019 for $18 CGC label note: 1st full appearance of Zartan. 1st appearance of Cutter, Junkyard, Mutt, Deep Six, Buzzer, Ripper & Torch.
50		Sonic the Hedgehog Mini Series #0 Archie, Feb-93	$1.50	$104 ▲ $12	6
	Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC in April 2021 sold for $600. A CGC 9.6 (white pages) copy sold for $250 in June 2019. Ben notes: Published 2/1993 this issue pre-dates #1 of the mini-series by one month CGC label note: $1.50 cover price.
51		Saga of the Swamp Thing #25 DC, 6/1984	$0.95	$102 ▼ $2	22
	1st Cameo Appearance of Constantine; Alan Moore story; Jason Blood appearance Angelo notes: This is a must have CPV for any serious Constantine collector.Now that a Constantine sequel has been confirmed we should expect this issue to increase in value once more. A 9.4 CGC sold in May of 2021 for $175. Jayden notes: Proving harder and hard to find in Newsstand, let alone Canadian. Cameos are getting big bumps, and this one is proving very tough to get! An NM CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca on 11/26/2021 for $300 CAD and an F/VF CPV sold on 8/17/2022 for $77 CAD. Ben notes: OK, this has easily got to be among the very top coolest "it's complicated" first cameo appearance backstories in all of comics: artists Bissette & Totleben wanted to draw a character physically based upon Sting (the singer) and drew him for the first time in this issue (#25) as an unspeaking background character in a single panel, then said to writer Alan Moore, quote, "You better do something with him, because we're not going to stop drawing him!" [And they didn't!] Moore then developed him into John Constantine — more details in this article » Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 10/27/2021 for $46 (buy it now), a raw 4.0 on 2/22/2019 for $52 Doug notes: ALAN MOORE Story; Etrigan the DEMON appears; FIRST Cameo appearance of JOHN CONSTANTINE aka HELLBLAZER = One panel Cameo, Appears ONE YEAR before the First FULL appearance in #37 CGC label note: Jason Blood appearance. 95 cent cover price.
52		Saga of the Swamp Thing #20 DC, 1/1984	$0.95	$101 ▼ $4	21
	Alan Moore scripts begin Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 1/6/2022 for $25 (buy it now), a raw 6.5 on 7/19/2021 for $21 Doug notes: First ALAN MOORE Story & CLASSIC Series Begins; CGC label note: Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing begins. 95 cent cover price.
53		Care Bears #1 Star, 11/1985	$0.75	$99 ▲ $9	14
	Angelo notes: Characters with a long rich history. People did not care about Star Comics or their condition when purchased off the rack for their kids. Prices should increase on this book. Two copies in 9.8 CGC sold in 2019 for $455 and $517.A 7.5 CGC sold in 2019 for $75 Conan notes: A raw FN- 5.5 variant sold at MyComicShop on 12/6/2022 for $59.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: A raw FN- 5.5 variant sold at MyComicShop on 8/15/2022 for $55 (buy it now) CGC label note: 1st appearance of Care Bears in comics. Based on the greeting card characters. 75 cent cover price.
54		Saga of the Swamp Thing #21 DC, 2/1984	$0.95	$99 ▼ $1	20
	Origin of Swamp Thing (new origin) Angelo notes: The story in this issue is second to none. CPV prices for this book have slowed in 2022 when compared to 2021. A 9.2 CGC in May of 2021 sold for $153. A 9.2 CGC sold for $220 in 2019. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN+ 6.5 on 12/20/2021 for $20 (buy it now), a raw FN/VF 7.0 on 3/28/2022 for $98 (buy it now), a raw FN/VF 7.0 on 1/24/2022 for $48 (buy it now), a raw 6.5 on 7/16/2021 for $22, a CGC 9.2 on 8/6/2019 for $220 Doug notes: 2nd ALAN MOORE Script issue; First All-New ORIGIN of SWAMP THING by ALAN MOORE CGC label note: New origin of Swamp Thing. Floronic Man appearance. 95 cent cover price.
55		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #26 Marvel, 8/1984	$0.75	$99 ▼ $11	17
	Origin of Snake Eyes Angelo notes: A very important issue to own for the G.I. Joe enthusiast. Record prices in 2021: May 9.8 CGC w $2000, May 9.6 CGC ow/w $394. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 6/13/2023 for $13.00 (buy it now), a CGC 8.0 on 4/5/2023 for $28.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 4.0 on 2/19/2021 for $10, a raw 5.0 on 4/22/2021 for $12, a raw 6.0 on 4/12/2021 for $17 CGC label note: Origin of Snake-Eyes & Storm Shadow. "Death" of the Hard Master. 75 cent cover price.
56		Elvira's House of Mystery #1 DC, 1/1986	$2.00	$98 ▲ $8	9
	Double-size Angelo notes: This popular issue is a fan favorite. In September 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $329. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 11/16/2021 for $45 (at auction), a raw FN 6.0 on 12/17/2021 for $45 (buy it now), a raw 4.5 on 7/19/2021 for $22, a raw 5.5 on 4/22/2019 for $17 Doug notes: 68 pages including covers; Giant Halloween Special; Bolland-c; Photo back-c & Photo inside front/back-c; CGC label note: Photo back cover. $2.00 cover price.
57		Ewoks #1 Star, 5/1985	$0.75	$98 ▲ $15	19
	Angelo notes: In March 2023 a 9.6 CGC sold for $250. In August of 2021 a 9.6 CGC sold for $208. In June of 2020 a 9.6 CGC sold for $149. Conan notes: A raw VG 4.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 8/22/2023 for $20.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD on 1/7/2022 for $10 (buy it now), a raw GD on 7/5/2022 for $10 (buy it now), a raw 4.0 on 5/25/2020 for $26 CGC label note: 75 cent cover price.
58		Wolverine Limited Series #2 Marvel, 10/1982	$0.75	$98 ▼ $12	102
	1st Appearance of Yukio Angelo notes: In 2023 prices have softened; 9.6 CGC/March $235 9.6 CGC/March $201; 9.4 CGC/Feb $83, etc...Wolverine announced to be in Deadpool 3.In July 2022 a 9.8 CGC sold for $975; August a 9.8 CBCS sold for $720; in January a 9.6 CGC sold for $415 and another for $406 in August. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG/FN 5.0 on 2/14/2023 for $44.70 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 2/14/2023 for $42.00 (buy it now), a CGC 9.6 on 3/14/2023 for $195.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 4/29/2022 for $23 (buy it now), a raw VG/FN 5.0 on 9/12/2022 for $47 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 5/27/2022 for $84 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 3/29/2022 for $60 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 10/19/2022 for $45 (buy it now), a raw 3.0 on 2/9/2021 for $18, a raw 8.5 on 2/8/2021 for $170, a raw 6.5 on 2/27/2020 for $41 Doug notes: FIRST Canadian Price Variant in Title; Mariko Yashida, Yukio, Lord Shingen, The Hand, Katsuyori & Noburu-Hideki appear; CGC label note: 1st full appearance of Yukio. 75 cent cover price.
59		Blip #5 Marvel, 6/1983	$1.25	$98 ▲ $20	1
	Doug notes: CPV is Scarce in Any Grade, RARE in High Grade CGC label note: $1.25 cover price.
60		Detective Comics #523 DC, 2/1983	$0.75	$97 ▼ $8	17
	1st Appearance of Killer Croc in cameo Angelo notes: A book that deserves more attention. In March 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $307. A CGC 9.8 CGC sold for $600 in 2019. A raw NM+ variant sold for $396 in 2018. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 3/31/2022 for $34 (buy it now), a raw 4.0 on 1/23/2021 for $23, a raw 5.5 on 3/29/2021 for $31, a raw 3.0 on 5/18/2020 for $32 Doug notes: FIRST cameo appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC anywhere (preceded 1st cameo in Batman #357 from 3/1983 by ONE MONTH); Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje played KILLER CROC in the 8/2016 SUICIDE SQUAD Movie; BATMAN vs SOLOMON GRUNDY Battle cover and Story; Paul notes: In my opinion, a very undervalued key copper age book. A CGC 9.4 Detective Comics #523 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $232 in 2017 CGC label note: Ed Hannigan & Dick Giordano cover. 1st appearance of Killer Croc in cameo. Solomon Grundy app. 75 cent cover price.
61		Green Lantern #201 DC, 6/1986	$0.95	$94 ▲ $2	42
	1st Appearance of Kilowog Angelo notes: In April of 2022 a 9.8 CGC sold for $1022; in January a 9.6 CGC sold for $275. Kilowog has finally been confirmed to appear on T.V. increasing the value of his first appearance. In my opinion, there's still much more upside to come if he connects well with the audience. Don't sleep on this book, act quickly and find a higher grade! Cover has a white background which can be a challenge due to visible defects. CGC label note: Cover reads "Green Lantern Corps." 1st appearance of Kilowog. 95 cent cover price.
62		Suicide Squad #1 DC, 5/1987	$1.00	$93 ▼ $17	27
	Angelo notes: The second installment of the Suicide Squad movie was well-received by the audience. It's still an affordable book with much upside given other movie installments will be made. A 9.6 CGC sold in April of 2021 for $345 and a 9.4 CGC in August for $250. In 2018 a 9.6 CGC sold for $500 and a raw NM- sold for $150. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG+ 4.5 on 1/25/2022 for $41 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 1/25/2022 for $54 (buy it now), a raw 4.5 on 5/14/2021 for $16, a raw 5.0 on 9/9/2020 for $17 Doug notes: New Modern Copper Age SUICIDE SQUAD Team s First series begins = Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, DEADSHOT, Enchantress, Mindboggler, Nightshade, Plastique & Rick Flag; Amanda Waller Begins; CGC label note: 1st appearance of the Jihad (Rustam, Ravan, Manticore, Jaculi & Djinn). $1.00 cover price.
63		All Star Squadron #47 DC, 7/1985	$0.95	$93 ▼ $7	15
	Origin of Doctor Fate Angelo notes: In November 2021 a 9.4 CGC sold for $253. In March of 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $625. McFarlane covers are hot. Jayden notes: Scarce CPV, particularly in NM. McFarlane cover brings this book a LOT of attention. An F/VF CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca for $80 CAD on 5/27/2022 and a VG CPV sold for $25 CAD on 6/3/2022. Conan notes: A raw 4.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 11/11/2019 for $15 CGC label note: Doctor Fate appearance. 95 cent cover price.
64		Batman #400 DC, 10/1986	$2.10	$93 ▲ $8	12
	Anniversary edition; Double-size Conan notes: A raw VG 4.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 4/26/2023 for $10.45 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG+ 4.5 on 2/22/2022 for $29 (buy it now), a raw 3.0 on 2/14/2021 for $27, a raw 3.0 on 9/16/2020 for $15 Doug notes: Low Print = 89,747 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; 68 Page Giant ANNIVERSARY issue; 2 page intro by Stephen King; Bill Sienkiewicz-c/a; * ARTISTS Include, John Byrne, George Perez, Art Adams, Terry Austin, Joe Kubert, Brian Bolland; * PINUPS by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude CGC label note: Introduction by Stephen King. Pin-ups by Bernie Wrightson, Mike Grell, Steve Rude & Michael Wm. Kaluta.
65		Marvel Movie Showcase #2 Marvel, 12/1982	$1.50	$92 ▲ $2	11
	Reprints Star Wars (Marvel series) # 4-6 Angelo notes: Another tough book to find in very high grade due to the dark cover. In February of 2022 a 9.2 sold for $157. Conan notes: A raw FN 6.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 2/7/2022 for $15 (buy it now) CGC label note: Collects "Star Wars: A New Hope" Movie adaptation part 2 of 2 Last issue. $1.50 cover price.
66		Droids #1 Star, 4/1986	$0.95	$91 ▲ $16	16
	Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VF 8.0 on 7/22/2022 for $24 (buy it now), a CGC 9.4 on 6/14/2022 for $106 (at auction) CGC label note: 1st appearance of Jost Ellon & Governor Kugg. 95 cent cover price.
67		Brave and the Bold #200 DC, 7/1983	$2.00	$91 ▼ $4	20
	1st Appearances of Geo-Force, Halo, Katana, Outsiders, and Brimstone; Giant-size; Final Issue Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC sold for $600 in early 2018. Another 9.8 CGC sold for $300 (October 2020) minutes after being posted; after a short communication with the seller he confirmed he wasn't aware of the true value of the book. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG- 3.5 on 11/8/2022 for $28.00 (at auction), a raw VG+ 4.5 on 1/4/2023 for $13.00 (at auction), a raw VG+ 4.5 on 5/16/2023 for $18.00 (buy it now), a CGC 9.6 on 3/9/2023 for $125.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD/VG 3.0 on 5/31/2022 for $14 (at auction), a raw VG 4.0 on 11/9/2021 for $16 (at auction), a raw VF- 7.5 on 5/10/2022 for $67 (buy it now) Doug notes: 68 Page GIANT; Scarcer LAST ISSUE; FIRST appearance of Tatsu Yamashiro aka KATANA; BATMAN and Golden Age BATMAN-c/s; 16 page Preview and FIRST appearance of BATMAN and the OUTSIDERS; Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 Brave and the Bold #200 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $242 in 2017 CGC label note: Last issue. 16 page preview featuring 1st app. Batman & the Outsiders. (Halo, Geoforce & Katana) $2.00 cover price.
68		Web of Spider-Man #1 Marvel, 4/1985	$0.75	$90	164
	1st Appearance of the Vulturions Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.8 CGC/May $900; 9.6 CGC/Feb $258; 7.5 CGC/Jan $45. In 2022 three copies in 9.8 CGC sold for $866, $850, $750; 9.6 CGC in $269, $272; June a 5.5 CGC for $25. In March 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $1000, 9.4 CGC September $153, 9.2 CGC May $114. Lots of future potential; beautiful painted cover, a first appearance, a #1 Spider-man comic with an enduring series and an early appearance of the black Spider-man costume. Ben notes: Charles Vess Painted Cover. Classic cover contender. Bill notes: Spider-Man discovers that his spider sense does not work against the alien symbiote. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VF 8.0 on 9/1/2023 for $81.00 (at auction), a CGC 9.2 on 12/5/2022 for $62.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN- 5.5 on 12/3/2021 for $59 (buy it now), a raw FN- 5.5 on 5/11/2022 for $66 (buy it now), a CGC 9.8 on 11/1/2021 for $925 (buy it now), a raw 3.0 on 7/19/2021 for $36, a raw 6.5 on 8/27/2020 for $78, a CGC 9.8 on 9/17/2019 for $282 Doug notes: Fifth appearance of Spider-Man in BLACK Alien Costume cover & story; Classic CHARLES VESS Painted cover; First appearance of the Vulturions; CGC label note: 1st appearance of the Vulturions. 75 cent cover price.
69		Transformers #3 Marvel, 1/1985	$1.00	$90 ▲ $17	28
	Limited Series #3 Doug notes: Early app Black Costume SPIDER-MAN vs. Megatron, Cover & Story CGC label note: Spider-Man appearance. $1.00 cover price.
70		Wolverine Limited Series #4 Marvel, 12/1982	$0.75	$90 ▼ $7	75
	Death of Shingen Yashida Angelo notes: In 2023 prices have softened; 9.6 CGC/March $108, etc...Wolverine announced to be in Deadpool 3. In July of 2022 a 9.8 CBCS sold for $600; a 9.2 CGC sold for $126. In May 2021 a 9.4 CGC sold for $357. In December of 2020 a 9.8 CGC sold for $465 ,September 2020 a 9.8 CGC sold for $350, 9.6 CGC February $202. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD/VG 3.0 on 3/23/2023 for $17.10 (buy it now), a raw VG 4.0 on 12/14/2022 for $15.20 (buy it now), a raw FN+ 6.5 on 5/8/2023 for $32.00 (buy it now), a raw FN/VF 7.0 on 6/16/2023 for $35.00 (buy it now), a CGC 9.6 on 3/15/2023 for $105.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG- 3.5 on 6/10/2022 for $13 (at auction), a raw VG- 3.5 on 9/8/2022 for $17 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 3/29/2022 for $84 (buy it now), a CBCS 9.0 on 4/29/2021 for $105, a raw 8.0 on 2/18/2020 for $30 Doug notes: Mariko Yashida, Yukio, the Hand & X-MEN appear; Death of Lord Shingen Yashida & Noburu-Hideki; MARIKO Yashida and WOLVERINE get engaged; Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $249 on 7/18/2022 CGC label note: 75 cent cover price.
71		Amazing Spider-Man #239 Marvel, 4/1983	$0.75	$90 ▼ $4	93
	2nd Appearance of Hobgoblin Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.8 CGC/Feb $447; 8.5 CGC/Jan $65. A 9.8 CGC sold in January 2021 for $800, a 9.6 CGC in May for $330 and a 9.0 CGC in March for $130. Ben notes: First Spider-Man vs. Hobgoblin battle. Bill notes: An Amazing Spider-Man 239 variant in CGC 9.8 sold for $667, Nov-2019 Conan notes: A CGC 6.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 8/9/2023 for $27.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN/VF 7.0 on 8/24/2022 for $43 (at auction), a CGC 9.2 Restored on 10/20/2022 for $45 (at auction), a raw 3.0 on 7/22/2021 for $17, a raw 5.5 on 2/7/2021 for $50, a raw 6.5 on 5/3/2021 for $52, a raw 5.0 on 2/10/2020 for $13, a raw 5.0 on 9/21/2020 for $32, a raw 3.0 on 12/16/2019 for $42 Doug notes: First HOBGOBLIN vs Spider-Man BATTLE cover and Story; SECOND appearance of Roderick Kingsley aka the Original HOBGOBLIN cover and story; MADAME WEB appears; ** It is Rumored that NED LEEDS Will finally become HOBGOBLIN in a Spider-Man Movie; HOBGOBLIN is #57 on IGN's Top-100 Comic Book Villain Of All Time List; CGC label note: 1st Spider-Man vs. Hobgoblin battle. Madame Web appearance. 75 cent cover price.
72		Batman #359 DC, 5/1983	$0.75	$89 ▼ $4	18
	Origin Killer Croc; Continued in Detective Comics #526 Angelo notes: In January of 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $730. A 9.8 CGC sold for $680 in 2019 and a 9.2 for $175 the same year. A CGC in 9.6 sold for $477 in October 2018. Bill notes: 1st Killer Croc cover with face revealed. A CBCS 9.8 copy sold for $520.00 in August 2016; a CGC 9.6 copy sold for $477 in October 2018. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VF- 7.5 on 4/11/2022 for $110 (buy it now), a raw VF- 7.5 on 2/15/2022 for $33 (at auction), a raw 5.0 on 5/31/2021 for $34, a raw 6.0 on 7/6/2021 for $36, a raw 7.0 on 7/14/2021 for $38, a CGC 9.2 on 8/12/2019 for $175 Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; THIRD FULL appearance of KILLER CROC cover & story; FIRST Full KILLER CROC Cover (First time Face is Revealed on a Cover); Joker, Penguin, Scarecrow & Riddler appear on cover; FIRST comic book work by DAN JURGENS; Paul notes: A CGC 9.0 Batman #359 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $165 in 2017 CGC label note: 1st comic book work by Dan Jurgens. 1st Killer Croc cover (face revealed). 75 cent cover price.
73		Sonic the Hedgehog Mini Series #1 Archie, Mar-93	$1.50	$88 ▲ $5	6
	Angelo notes: In November of 2022 a 9.8 CGC sold for $659 Ben notes: Michael Gallagher story, Scott Shaw & Bill White art, Scott Shaw cover CGC label note: $1.50 cover price.
74		Avengers #257 Marvel, 7/1985	$0.75	$87 ▼ $8	45
	1st Appearance of Nebula Angelo notes: Prices of this issue have been declining in 2023 which offers a great buying opportunity in the higher grades. In Dec.2022 an 8.5 CGC sold for $94. In Jan of 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $900, in October a 9.6 CGC with ow/w pages sold for $300, in August a 9.2 CGC sold for $149. A 9.8 CGC sold in June 2019 for $930. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 7.5 on 4/16/2021 for $29, a raw 5.0 on 9/16/2020 for $20, a raw 4.5 on 3/25/2020 for $23 Doug notes: First appearance of NEBULA; Karen Gillan playing NEBULA in the GUARDIANS of the GALAXY #1 Movie; A CGC 9.0 variant sold at dougcomicworld.com in 2018 for $79. CGC label note: 1st appearance of Nebula. Ka-Zar, Shanna, Zabu & Terminus appearance. 75 cent cover price.
75		Detective Comics #524 DC, 3/1983	$0.75	$87 ▼ $13	11
	2nd Appearance of Jason Todd; Versus the Squid; Continued from Batman #357 Angelo notes: An undervalued key book that's been under the radar for too long! In June of 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $238 and a second copy in 9.6 CGC/December sold for $238 again. Bill notes: 1st full appearance of Killer Croc, Killer Croc's face seen for the first time; A CGC 8.0 variant sold for $82.50 in June 2018 Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 4.0 on 4/15/2021 for $17, a raw 7.0 on 2/7/2021 for $35, a raw 7.0 on 2/7/2021 for $35 Doug notes: FIRST FULL appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC anywhere (same Month as the Cameo in Batman #357 from 3/1983); KILLER CROC appears on SEVEN pages in 23 Panels = [CROC FACE is Shown in THREE Panels; CROC EYES Only shown in FOUR Panels; CROC Figure Only is shown in 16 Panels]; Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje played KILLER CROC in the 8/2016 SUICIDE SQUAD Movie; SECOND appearance of JASON TODD = Cameo; LOW Print Run CGC label note: Green Arrow backup story by Joey Cavalieri & Irv Novick. Killer Croc appearance. 75 cent cover price.
76		New Teen Titans Annual #2 DC, 1983	$1.25	$85 ▼ $5	81
	1st Appearances of Lyla Michaels (Harbinger), Vigilante II (Adrian Chase) Angelo notes: Vigilante was a fan favourite in the Peacemaker T.V. show and a second season is now in the works. This character has a rich history in comics. In September 2022 a 9.8 CGC sold for $1250. Conan notes: A raw VG 4.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 4/3/2023 for $16.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 3.5 on 4/5/2021 for $14, a raw 6.0 on 6/17/2021 for $24, a raw 4.0 on 11/19/2020 for $16 Doug notes: First appearance of Adrian Chase aka the VIGILANTE in Costume cover & story; JOSH SEGGARA played Adrian Chase aka the VIGILANTE in CW Network TV's the ARROW in Season-Five; FIRST appearance of Lyla Michaels aka HARBINGER; Audrey Marie Anderson plays Lyla Michaels in Multiple episodes of CW Network TV's ARROW; Lyla Michaels is affiliated with New Guardians & the Black Lantern Corps; Lyla Michaels was a central character in the CRISIS and Millennium crossovers; FIRST appearance of Chesire, Scorcher, Slasher, Spear, Bazooka & Tanker; GEORGE PEREZ cover & art; CGC label note: 1st app. of Vigilante (Adrian Chase), Chesire, Scorcher, Slasher, Spear, Bazooka & Tanker. $1.25 cover price.
77		Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 Archie, Mar-89	$1.25	$85	13
	Newsstand AND Direct Variant CPV exist Angelo notes: Number 1 of an ongoing series. In April of 2021 a 9.4 CGC copy sold for $170. This issue still has room to grow being a Newsstand. Ben notes: This entry is for the $1.25 NEWSSTAND CPV. In connection with CGC's decision to recognize newsstand comics on their labels, CGC apparently went back through their database of images and separated the census for this issue into two CPV entries: the DIRECT EDITION CPV is categorized as "Canadian Price Variant" while the NEWSSTAND CPV is categorized as "Canadian Newsstand Price Variant." Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VF- 7.5 on 3/9/2022 for $34 (at auction), a raw NM- 9.2 on 12/23/2021 for $105 (at auction), a CGC 9.4 on 7/6/2022 for $77 (at auction) Doug notes: 3/1989; Adapts TV Cartoons; FIRST Printing; Return of SHREDDER Part-1; Master Splinter, April O Neil, Bebop, Rocksteady, Krang & Saki the Shredder appear & begin; Canadian Newsstand VARIANT Edition with Single original Cover Price of $1.25 and Bar Code in UPC Box; CGC label note: 3 different versions exist, 1 direct, 1 newsstand & 1 "Salute to Victor Gorelick" cover.
78		Amazing Spider-Man #257 Marvel, 10/1984	$0.75	$85 ▼ $5	26
	2nd Appearance of Puma; Versus Puma Angelo notes: Another book to look out for in 2023. Ned Leeds becomes the Hobgoblin. In 2022 a 9.8 CGC sold for $900. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD 2.0 on 11/17/2021 for $13 (buy it now), a raw FN- 5.5 on 9/29/2022 for $50 (buy it now), a raw VF- 7.5 on 10/3/2022 for $32 (at auction) Doug notes: FIRST cameo appearance Ned Leeds as HOBGOBLIN in Half page Panel; It is possible for Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon) to become the Hobgoblin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Jacob Batalon plays NED LEEDS in multiple MCU MOVIES; Second appearance of Thomas Fireheart aka THE PUMA cover and story; Spider-Man vs PUMA Battle cover and story; Appearances by; Black Cat, Rose, Arranger and Kingpin; Mary Jane Watson reveals she knows Spider-Man s Identity as Peter Parker; CGC label note: 2nd appearance of Puma. Black Cat, Hobgoblin, Rose & Kingpin appearance. 75 cent cover price.
79		Batman #368 DC, 2/1984	$0.95	$85 ▼ $11	31
	Versus Crazy-Quilt; Continued in Detective Comics #535 Angelo notes: In April 2022 a 7.5 CGC sold $70. A 9.8 CGC sold in July 2021 for $530. A 9.8 CGC sold for $575 in October 2019. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 6.0 on 5/31/2021 for $49, a raw 2.5 on 3/24/2020 for $17 Doug notes: Low Print = 89,217 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; First appearance of JASON TODD as he Officially becomes the NEW Second ROBIN cover & story; JASON TODD later becomes RED HOOD in Batman #635; CGC label note: Jason Todd officially becomes the 2nd Robin. 95 cent cover price.
80		Uncanny X-Men #164 Marvel, 12/1982	$0.75	$84	58
	1st Appearance of Binary (Carol Danvers) Angelo notes: In March 2022 a 9.8 CBCS sold for $550 . In 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $670;Dec a 9.6 CGC sold for $270; in May a 9.4 CGC sold for $110. A 9.8 CGC sold for $575 in 2019. Conan notes: A CGC 8.5 variant sold at MyComicShop on 3/8/2023 for $41.00 (at auction) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN- 5.5 on 11/2/2021 for $21 (buy it now), a raw 6.0 on 5/5/2021 for $29, a CBCS 9.4 on 2/27/2021 for $80, a CGC 9.8 on 7/14/2021 for $650, a raw 8.0 on 5/22/2019 for $31, a raw 7.5 on 1/11/2019 for $38, a raw 9.0 on 7/20/2020 for $39, a raw 8.0 on 1/11/2019 for $40, a CGC 9.2 on 7/5/2019 for $51, a CGC 9.2 on 11/29/2019 for $56, a CGC 9.8 on 4/15/2019 for $575 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of CAROL DANVERS (aka MS.MARVEL) as BINARY cover & story; CAROL DANVERS Becomes BINARY; BROOD appears; A CGC 9.4 variant sold at dougcomicworld.com, in 2018 for $125. Paul notes: A CGC 9.4 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $120 in 2020. CGC label note: Carol Danvers becomes Binary. Brood appearance. 75 cent cover price.
81		Detective Comics #576 DC, 7/1987	$1.00	$84 ▲ $9	20
	Year Two, Part II; Todd McFarlane art Angelo notes: In April of 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $400. In May 2021 a 9.6 CGC sold for $357. In 2019 a 9.8 CGC sold for $745. McFarlane covers are extremely sought after Jayden notes: McFarlane cover, distant runner ups for Batman 423. High grade copies aren't plentiful and will sell fast! Conan notes: A raw FN 6.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 12/5/2022 for $28.40 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN+ 6.5 on 10/6/2022 for $23 (buy it now), a raw 3.0 on 5/4/2020 for $18 Doug notes: Lower Print Run; CGC label note: Batman "Year Two" storyline. $1.00 cover price.
82		Detective Comics #577 DC, 8/1987	$1.00	$84 ▲ $9	15
	Year Two, Part III; Todd McFarlane art Angelo notes: In May 2021 a 9.4 CGC sold for $208. In April 2020 a CGC 9.8 $711. McFarlane covers are extremely sought after Jayden notes: McFarlane cover, distant runner ups for Batman 423. High grade copies aren't plentiful and will sell fast! Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN- 5.5 on 8/4/2022 for $24 (buy it now), a raw 4.5 on 4/12/2021 for $19, a raw 4.5 on 7/27/2020 for $22 Doug notes: Lower Print Run; CGC label note: Batman "Year Two" storyline. $1.00 cover price.
83		Detective Comics #578 DC, 9/1987	$1.00	$84 ▲ $9	10
	Year Two, Part IV; Todd McFarlane art Angelo notes: In May 2021 a 9.4 CGC sold for $183. McFarlane covers are extremely sought after Jayden notes: McFarlane cover, distant runner ups for Batman 423. High grade copies aren't plentiful and will sell fast! A NM- CPV sold at CaptCanComics.ca for $100 CAD on 8/14/2021. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw 4.0 on 3/23/2021 for $10, a raw 4.0 on 3/23/2021 for $10 Doug notes: Lower Print Run; CGC label note: Batman "Year Two" storyline. $1.00 cover price.
84		Blip #6 Marvel, 7/1983	$1.25	$83 ▲ $8	1
	Doug notes: CPV is Scarce in Any Grade, RARE in High Grade CGC label note: $1.25 cover price.
85		Rocket Raccoon #1 Marvel, 5/1985	$1.00	$82 ▲ $2	30
	Angelo notes: G.O.T.G. #3 was focused on Rocket Raccoon and he becomes the leader of the group towards the end. It's been confirmed that Cooper will be returning as Rocket for a Disney+ animated project. In July of 2021 a 9.6 CGC sold for $240. A 9.4 CGC sold for $200 in January 2019. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG+ 4.5 on 7/11/2022 for $32 (buy it now), a raw 5.0 on 1/28/2019 for $55 CGC label note: $1.00 cover price.
86		Strawberry Shortcake #1 Star, 4/1985	$0.75	$82 ▲ $7	11
	Angelo notes: A character with a long history on T.V. People did not care about Star Comics or their condition when purchased off the rack for their kids. Common sense states that this book has only one way to go price-wise, up! Doug notes: SCARCE in HIGH GRADE CGC label note: 75 cent cover price.
87		Elvira's House of Mystery #11 DC, 1/1987	$1.75	$82 ▲ $3	5
	Final Issue; Double-size Jayden notes: Stevens cover, GGA, high cover price and NEVER shows up for sale in high grade. I know I would pay handsomely for a NM copy, but they aren't around much in Newsstand, let alone Canadian! Ben notes: A raw VF CPV copy sold for $125 in August 2023 Doug notes: Scarcer LAST issue; Classic DAVE STEVENS cover of Elvira as a Witch; GIANT Halloween Spectacular; Colan/Giordano-a; Apiegle-a; CAIN & ABEL app; BUGS-s; Lingerie panels; CGC label note: $1.75 cover price.
88		Batman #358 DC, 4/1983	$0.75	$81 ▲ $6	12
	1st Killer Croc cover (face hidden); Versus Killer Croc; Continued in Detective Comics #525 Angelo notes: Not an easy book to find in graded NM grades. Angelo notes: In July 2022 a 9.4 CGC sold for $$131. This is an undervalued book Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 11/23/2021 for $27 (buy it now), a CGC 9.0 on 10/9/2019 for $130 Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; TIED with DETECTIVE #525 for SECOND FULL appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC (same Month as DETECTIVE #525 from 4/1983); Tied with Detective #525 for First KILLER CROC Cover (Face is Hidden); CGC label note: 75 cent cover price. 1st Killer Croc cover (face hidden). Killer Croc appearance.
89		Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer #1 DC, 1986	$0.95	$80 ▲ $5	4
	Official movie adaption Angelo notes: Movie adaptation. A particularly difficult book to find in very high grade but they are out there.In November of 2021 an 8.5 CGC ow/w sold for $111. Angelo notes: A book worth investing in. Doug notes: LOW PRINT RARE in High Grade CGC label note: Movie adaptation. 95 cent cover price.
90		Transformers #2 Marvel, 11/1984	$1.00	$80 ▲ $5	22
	Limited Series #2 Angelo notes: In June 2020 a 9.8 CGC sold for $366; 9.0 CGC in May for $143. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN+ 6.5 on 2/1/2022 for $18 (buy it now), a CGC 9.2 on 7/9/2019 for $145 Doug notes: OPTIMUS PRIME vs. MEGATRON Battle, Cover & Story-c/s; Golden-c; CGC label note: $1.00 cover price.
91		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #27 Marvel, 9/1984	$0.75	$80 ▼ $6	10
	Origin of Snake Eyes Angelo notes: Record price in 2021: 9.8 sold in May for $1807, 9.0 in September for $200. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw GD+ 2.5 on 5/2/2022 for $12 (buy it now), a raw 4.0 on 6/2/2021 for $16, a raw 5.5 on 4/12/2021 for $19 CGC label note: Origin of Snake-Eyes & Storm Shadow. 75 cent cover price.
92		Swamp Thing #49 DC, 6/1986	$0.95	$80	17
	Angelo notes: The Justice League Dark property is being discussed to hit our screens (either T.V. or the big screen).I believe this book should be more valuable than #50. Hence, Annual #2 , #49 & #50 are must have CPV books when it comes to a JLD property. In February of 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $181 Conan notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold at MyComicShop on 7/13/2023 for $175.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: A raw 8.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 7/16/2021 for $21 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of the Original incarnation of the JLD or JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK; Constantine/Hellblazer, Deadman, Doctor Fate/ Kent Nelson, Etrigan the Demon. Phantom Stranger, Spectre/ Jim Corrigan, Swamp Thing, Zatanna; ALAN MOORE-s; ** Also Includes appearances by; Baron Winter, the Brujeria, Steve Dayton /Mento, Doctor Occult, Sargon the Sorcerer, Giovanni ZATARA; CGC label note: John Constantine, Deadman, Demon, Phantom Stranger & Spectre appearance. 95 cent cover price.
93		Ghost Rider #81 Marvel, 6/1983	$0.75	$80 ▼ $2	24
	Zarathos leaves Johnny Blaze; Final issue Angelo notes: This book has slowed in 2023. Two copies in 9.8 CGC sold for $750 & $800 in 2022. A 9.6 CGC sold in August of 2021 for $282. A very popular Marvel character with a black cover and a 'death story' all taking place in this last issue of the series! Bill notes: A Ghost Rider 81 CGC 9.8 CPV sold for $553.00 11/2019 Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG 4.0 on 6/7/2022 for $17 (buy it now), a raw FN 6.0 on 7/20/2022 for $24 (buy it now), a raw 8.5 on 6/14/2021 for $57, a raw 4.0 on 10/11/2019 for $36 Doug notes: LAST ISSUE; Scarcer LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title CGC label note: "Death" of Ghost Rider & Centurious. Last issue. 75 cent cover price.
94		Spectacular Spider-Man #98 Marvel, 1/1985	$0.75	$80 ▲ $5	17
	1st Appearance of Spot; Versus Kingpin Angelo notes: Spot has elevated his status to an 'A' rated villian in the second installment of the movie, Across the Spider-Verse. He will be the big bad villian once again in the third movie. The possibilities for this character are unlimited in my opinion. The movie really captured world-wide attention on so many fronts (i.e. music, story, art, character building and a fresh take on the main villian). I believe this is just the start of Spot's popularity so hunt this issue down and include issues #99 & #100. In 2023: 9.6 CGC/March $294; 9.0 CGC/May $115. In 2022: July a 9.2 sold for $91. Doug notes: 1st Appearance of Spot; Versus Kingpin CGC label note: Black Cat & Kingpin appearance. Dr. Johnathon Ohnn becomes The Spot. 75 cent cover price.
95		Amazing Spider-Man #258 Marvel, 11/1984	$0.75	$80 ▲ $10	28
	Angelo notes: This issue has quickly become a must-have book by collectors/investors because it's revealed that Spider-Man's new costume is an alien symbiote! Bill notes: The alien symbiote's weakness to sound wave vibrations is revealed Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VF- 7.5 on 8/16/2022 for $33 (at auction), a raw 8.0 on 6/21/2019 for $13 CGC label note: Spider-Man's new costume revealed to be an alien symbiote. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Black Cat & Hobgoblin app. 75¢
96		Detective Comics #583 DC, 2/1988	$1.00	$80 ▲ $2	10
	1st Appearance of Ventriloquist Angelo notes: A really tough book to find in higher grades. Worth investing in given all that it has going for it. In 2020: 9.6 CGC/May $445; 8.5 CGC/June $122. Doug notes: Mike MIGNOLA-c; First appearance of Scarface and Ventriloquist = Book-Length story; John Wagner & Alan Grant-s; CGC label note: 1st appearance of Scarface & the Ventriloquist (Arnold Wesker). $1.00 cover price.
97		Wonder Woman Vol 2 #1 DC, 2/1987	$1.00	$79 ▼ $4	43
	1st Appearances of Ares (DC) and Aella; Origin of Wonder Woman (new origin); Wraparound cover Angelo notes: In 2023: 9.6 CGC/August $142; 8.5 CGC/Feb $97; 8.0 CGC/April $85. In August of 2021 a 9.8 CGC sold for $500, in February an 8.5 CGC sold for $80. A 9.8 CGC sold for $459 in 2019. Conan notes: A raw FN 6.0 variant sold at MyComicShop on 2/10/2023 for $32.00 (buy it now) Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN 6.0 on 11/1/2021 for $40 (buy it now), a CGC 9.4 on 11/3/2020 for $37, a CGC 9.6 on 12/2/2019 for $92 CGC label note: 1st Modern app. of Themyscira, Gaea's Girdle, Hippolyte, Ares & The Olympian Gods. New origin. Wraparound cover.
98		Blip #3 Marvel, 4/1983	$1.25	$78 ▲ $3	1
	Doug notes: CPV is Scarce in Any Grade, RARE in High Grade CGC label note: $1.25 cover price.
99		Blip #4 Marvel, 5/1983	$1.25	$78 ▲ $3	1
	Doug notes: CPV is Scarce in Any Grade, RARE in High Grade CGC label note: $1.25 cover price.
100		Swamp Thing #50 DC, 7/1986	$1.70	$78 ▼ $2	17
	Death of Sargon; Giant-size Angelo notes: The Justice League Dark property is being discussed to hit our screens (either T.V. or the big screen). In 2022 a 9.6 CGC sold for $195. In January 2021 a CGC 9.6 sold for $75. I believe #49 should be valued higher than #50. Hence, #49, #50 and Annual #2 are must have CPV books when it comes to a JLD property. Conan notes: Example past variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw FN- 5.5 on 11/23/2021 for $35 (buy it now), a raw 8.0 on 7/16/2021 for $67 Doug notes: SECOND appearance of the Original incarnation of the JLD or JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK; Constantine/Hellblazer, Deadman, Doctor Fate/ Kent Nelson, Etrigan the Demon. Phantom Stranger, Spectre/ Jim Corrigan, Swamp Thing, Zatanna; ALAN MOORE-s; 52 page Giant Anniversary issue; ** Also Includes appearances by; Cain & Abel, Baron Winter, Demon Brothers (Abnegazar, Ghast & Rath), Steve Dayton /Mento, Doctor Occult; *** DEATHS of Sargon the Sorceror & Giovanni ZATARA; CGC label note: Deadman, Dr. Fate, Spectre & Demon appearance. Anniversary issue. $1.70 cover price.
101		Detective Comics #575 DC, 6/1987	$1.00	$78 ▲ $13	17
	1st Appearance of The Reaper; Year Two, Part I Angelo notes: In June of 2022 a 9.8 CGC sold for $751. In Feb. 2021 a 9.8 sold for $592 and a 9.4 CGC in June for $341. Batman on the cover holding a gun! A very desireable book. Conan notes: Example recent variant sales at MyComicShop: a raw VG- 3.5 on 5/15/2023 for $10.50 (buy it now), a raw VG 4.0 on 11/7/2022 for $11.50 (buy it now) Conan notes: A raw FN- 5.5 variant sold at MyComicShop on 6/21/2022 for $18 (buy it now) Doug notes: Lower Print Run; CGC label note: Batman "Year Two" storyline begins. $1.00 cover price.

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