September 2 2021

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Stray Dogs Cover Gallery #1

Image ⋅ 2021

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Stray Dogs Cover Gallery #1

Image ⋅ 2021

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$15

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One-shot collection of cover art

Retailer appreciation publication

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One-shot collection of cover art

Retailer appreciation publication

Pyrate Queen #1

Bad Idea ⋅ 2021

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Pyrate Queen #1

Bad Idea ⋅ 2021

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Four-issue limited series about a pirate on a mission of vengeance after being spared from the gallows due to being pregnant but witnessing the death of her husband and crew

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Four-issue limited series about a pirate on a mission of vengeance after being spared from the gallows due to being pregnant but witnessing the death of her husband and crew

Star Wars: The High Republic #9

Non-Key

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Star Wars: The High Republic #9

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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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$15

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Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

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Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite

Hardcover ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2021

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The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite

Hardcover ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2021

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$30

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Hardcover collection of Apocalypse Suite #1 - #6 (2007)

Retailer appreciation giveaway, one per store

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Hardcover collection of Apocalypse Suite #1 - #6 (2007)

Retailer appreciation giveaway, one per store

Moon Knight #1

2nd Print 1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Moon Knight #1

2nd Print 1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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$25

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Variant second printing

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Variant second printing

Spawn #321

1:50 ⋅ Image ⋅ 2021

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Spawn #321

1:50 ⋅ Image ⋅ 2021

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$15

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$50

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Variant cover art by Bjorn Barends

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Variant cover art by Bjorn Barends

Monster Kill Squad #1

Bad Idea ⋅ 2021

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Monster Kill Squad #1

Bad Idea ⋅ 2021

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The Monster Kill Squad is a government agency tasked to protect citizens from the witches, wraiths, killer clowns and every other myth or urban legend that were once thought to be just stories

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The Monster Kill Squad is a government agency tasked to protect citizens from the witches, wraiths, killer clowns and every other myth or urban legend that were once thought to be just stories

Superman #4

DC ⋅ 1987

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Superman #4

DC ⋅ 1987

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1st appearance of Bloodsport

1st appearance of Maggie Sawyer, DC's first openly gay female character

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1st appearance of Bloodsport

1st appearance of Maggie Sawyer, DC's first openly gay female character

New Mutants #87

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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New Mutants #87

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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$130

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1st full appearance of Cable

1st full team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front: Stryfe, Wildside, Reaper, Fourarm, Thumbelina, Strobe, Tempo, Zero

[September 2022 - there is potential Cable will be brought back in Deadpool 3]

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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Transactions from This week, that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:

9.8 sold for $480 vs the average $474 (+1%)

9.6 sold for $372 vs the average $205 (+81%)

This week, 3 copies in 9.6 outsold the average

9.4 sold for $149 vs the average $147 (+1%)

9.2 sold for $150 vs the average $123 (+22%)

9.0 sold for $117 vs the average $113 (+4%)

8.5 sold for $116 vs the average $93 (+25%)

This week, 3 copies in 8.5 outsold the average

7.5 sold for $90 vs the average $81 (+11%)

Although it is unofficial at this point if Cable will make a surprise reappearance in Deadpool & Wolverine, his first full appearance makes the list for the fourth consecutive week in 2024

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1st full appearance of Cable

1st full team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front: Stryfe, Wildside, Reaper, Fourarm, Thumbelina, Strobe, Tempo, Zero

[September 2022 - there is potential Cable will be brought back in Deadpool 3]

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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Transactions from This week, that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:

9.8 sold for $480 vs the average $474 (+1%)

9.6 sold for $372 vs the average $205 (+81%)

This week, 3 copies in 9.6 outsold the average

9.4 sold for $149 vs the average $147 (+1%)

9.2 sold for $150 vs the average $123 (+22%)

9.0 sold for $117 vs the average $113 (+4%)

8.5 sold for $116 vs the average $93 (+25%)

This week, 3 copies in 8.5 outsold the average

7.5 sold for $90 vs the average $81 (+11%)

Although it is unofficial at this point if Cable will make a surprise reappearance in Deadpool & Wolverine, his first full appearance makes the list for the fourth consecutive week in 2024

Devil Dinosaur #1

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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Devil Dinosaur #1

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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$15

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$50

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1st appearance and cover of Devil Dinosaur

1st appearance of Moon Boy

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1st appearance and cover of Devil Dinosaur

1st appearance of Moon Boy

Nocterra #1

Image ⋅ 2021

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Nocterra #1

Image ⋅ 2021

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$18

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The only way to survive is to stay in the light or hitch a ride with Valentina, the ferryman who escorts people and goods along unlit roads with her luminescent 18-wheeler

[August 2021 - Scott Snyder confirms a Nocterra TV deal has been reached / November 2021 - writer Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld) attached to produce for Netflix / April 2023 - James Wan and his Atomic Monster company attached to Nocterra]

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The only way to survive is to stay in the light or hitch a ride with Valentina, the ferryman who escorts people and goods along unlit roads with her luminescent 18-wheeler

[August 2021 - Scott Snyder confirms a Nocterra TV deal has been reached / November 2021 - writer Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld) attached to produce for Netflix / April 2023 - James Wan and his Atomic Monster company attached to Nocterra]

Star Wars: Darth Maul #2

Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Star Wars: Darth Maul #2

Marvel ⋅ 2017

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1st appearance of Cad Bane, an infamous bounty hunter

1st appearance of Vorhdeilo and Troo-tril-tek

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1st appearance of Cad Bane, an infamous bounty hunter

1st appearance of Vorhdeilo and Troo-tril-tek

New Avengers #7

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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New Avengers #7

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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$30

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1st team appearance of the Illuminati: Professor X, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man, Namor

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1st team appearance of the Illuminati: Professor X, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man, Namor

Amazing Spider-Man #546

Marvel ⋅ 2008

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Amazing Spider-Man #546

Marvel ⋅ 2008

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$12

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1st full appearance of Mr. Negative

1st appearance of the second Jackpot

1st cameo appearance of Freak, prior to receiving powers

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1st full appearance of Mr. Negative

1st appearance of the second Jackpot

1st cameo appearance of Freak, prior to receiving powers

Avengers Forever #1

Marvel ⋅ 1998

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Avengers Forever #1

Marvel ⋅ 1998

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$10

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1st cameo appearance and origin of Captain Marvel, Genis-Vell in cosmic form, from an alternate reality

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1st cameo appearance and origin of Captain Marvel, Genis-Vell in cosmic form, from an alternate reality

Spider-Men #1

Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Spider-Men #1

Marvel ⋅ 2012

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First meeting of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, briefly

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First meeting of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, briefly

Amazing Spider-Man #337

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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Amazing Spider-Man #337

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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$25

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1st full team appearance of the Sinister Six II: Doctor Octopus, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman, Hobgoblin, Vulture

This is the second Sinister Six roster of villains

The Sinister Six introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 only appeared together once, therefore this issue would be the second full appearance ever of a Sinister Six team

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1st full team appearance of the Sinister Six II: Doctor Octopus, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman, Hobgoblin, Vulture

This is the second Sinister Six roster of villains

The Sinister Six introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 only appeared together once, therefore this issue would be the second full appearance ever of a Sinister Six team

Pacific Presents #1

Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982

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Pacific Presents #1

Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982

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First headlining issue featuring Rocketeer

Story continuation from Starslayer #2 and #3

There are two stories featured in this issue, the first was written and illustrated by Dave Stevens, the second was written and illustrated by Steve Ditko

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First headlining issue featuring Rocketeer

Story continuation from Starslayer #2 and #3

There are two stories featured in this issue, the first was written and illustrated by Dave Stevens, the second was written and illustrated by Steve Ditko

Starslayer #2

Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982

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Starslayer #2

Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982

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$20

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1st appearance and origin of the Rocketeer

[August 2021 - Disney+ is developing a Rocketeer movie with David Oyelowo producing and potentially portraying the character]

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1st appearance and origin of the Rocketeer

[August 2021 - Disney+ is developing a Rocketeer movie with David Oyelowo producing and potentially portraying the character]

Werewolf By Night #1

Marvel ⋅ 2020

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Werewolf By Night #1

Marvel ⋅ 2020

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$30

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1st appearance of Werewolf By Night, Jake Gomez

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1st appearance of Werewolf By Night, Jake Gomez

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Stray Dogs Cover Gallery #1	Image	$1	$5	$15
Pyrate Queen #1	Bad Idea	$1	$2	$8
Star Wars: The High Republic #9	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite	Dark Horse	$3	$9	$30
Moon Knight #1	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
Spawn #321	Image	$5	$15	$50
Monster Kill Squad #1	Bad Idea	$1	$2	$6
Superman #4	DC	$1	$5	$15
New Mutants #87	Marvel	$12	$40	$130
Devil Dinosaur #1	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
Nocterra #1	Image	$1	$5	$18
Star Wars: Darth Maul #2	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
New Avengers #7	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Amazing Spider-Man #546	Marvel	$1	$4	$12
Avengers Forever #1	Marvel	$1	$2	$10
Spider-Men #1	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Amazing Spider-Man #337	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
Pacific Presents #1	Pacific Comics	$2	$8	$20
Starslayer #2	Pacific Comics	$2	$8	$20
Werewolf By Night #1	Marvel	$3	$9	$30

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