Hot 10

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,000 vs the average $746 (+34%)

9 copies outsold the average

9.6 sold for $375 vs the average $290 (+29%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.4 sold for $250 vs the average $178 (+40%)

3 copies outsold the average

This marks the second consecutive week that a classic Batman story aimed at mature readers has qualified for the Hot 10

Last week, Alan Moore’s The Killing Joke made the list, signaling renewed interest in genre-defining Batman stories likely fueled by the growing popularity of Absolute Batman

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

9.0 sold for $1,550 vs the average $1,352 (+15%)

8.5 sold for $1,099 vs the average $1,013 (+8%)

8.0 sold for $990 vs the average $849 (+17%)

7.5 sold for $870 vs the average $695 (+25%)

6.5 sold for $575 vs the average $520 (+11%)

5.5 sold for $475 vs the average $434 (+9%)

5.0 sold for $405 vs the average $395 (+3%)

4.5 sold for $450 vs the average $363 (+24%)

This could be the week that San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H finally brings clarity to the MCU’s vision for the X-Men, and that anticipation is reflected in this week’s list

Rumors continue to fuel speculation that the villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day could be Jean Grey, played by Sadie Sink

The first major Avengers: Doomsday trailer opened with the Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters plaque and featured appearances from Cyclops, Mystique, Gambit, Magneto and Professor Xavier

Meanwhile, X-Men ’97 continues to earn strong reviews from both critics and audiences, according to Rotten Tomatoes

With momentum building across film and television, it is critically important for Marvel Comics to assemble an X-Men creative team capable of delivering fresh ideas and bold storytelling that can define the next era of mutants and capitalize on the spotlight ahead

This marks the seventh time in 29 weeks that X-Men #94 ranked on the Hot 10

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

THIS WEEK’S RECORD-BREAKING SALES [Previous High In Brackets]

NEWSSTAND 6.0 sold for $180 [$180 in 2023] +0%

THIRD PRINTING 6.5 sold for $157 [$85 in 2024] +85%

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

9.8 sold for $1,708 vs the average $1,673 (+2%)

9.6 sold for $580 vs the average $479 (+21%)

9.4 sold for $386 vs the average $308 (+25%)

9.2 sold for $360 vs the average $279 (+29%)

9.0 sold for $350 vs the average $251 (+39%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $270 vs the average $269 (+0%)

8.0 sold for $200 vs the average $178 (+12%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $230 vs the average $221 (+4%)

7.0 sold for $185 vs the average $149 (+24%)

This is the third week in 2026 that this iconic Batman cover art qualified for the Hot 10

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

6.5 sold for $2,250 vs the average $2,006 (+12%)

5.5 sold for $1,600 vs the average $1,535 (+4%)

5.0 sold for $1,250 vs the average $1,239 (+1%)

3.0 sold for $949 vs the average $859 (+10%)

2.5 sold for $875 vs the average $716 (+22%)

2.0 sold for $899 vs the average $651 (+38%)

This marks the first time The Amazing Spider-Man #5 has ranked on the Hot 10 in 2026 after missing the list entirely in 2025

The long-underappreciated issue, which has appeared on multiple undervalued Key Collector lists, is finally gaining momentum on the secondary market

With Robert Downey Jr. portraying Doctor Doom and Peter Parker’s deep connection to Tony Stark, it is crucial that Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars delivers an emotional callback that explores the legacy of their relationship, a development that could further sustain collector interest in this Key Issue

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $2,500 vs the average $2,424 (+3%)

7.5 sold for $1,500 vs the average $1,333 (+13%)

5.5 sold for $700 vs the average $685 (+2%)

5.0 sold for $850 vs the average $593 (+43%)

2.5 sold for $405 vs the average $352 (+15%)

INCOMPLETE 0.5 sold for $234 vs the average $186 (+26%)

This marks only the second time in 2026 that The Amazing Spider-Man #20 has qualified for the list, arriving ahead of Michael Mando’s reprisal of Mac Gargan in Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the end of this month...yes, it's that close!

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $3,400 vs the average $3,316 (+3%)

6.5 sold for $1,900 vs the average $1,648 (+15%)

5.5 sold for $1,400 vs the average $1,256 (+11%)

4.0 sold for $950 vs the average $849 (+12%)

3.0 sold for $850 vs the average $734 (+16%)

Warner Bros. has remained quiet on the previously announced Swamp Thing film, leaving the current status of the project unclear

With Clayface set to become DC Studios’ next theatrical release on October 23, the first live-action adaptation of Swamp Thing since 1982 remains in development limbo

James Mangold (Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) is attached to write and potentially direct the film

James Gunn has described the project as a “very dark horror story” centered on the character’s origins

Despite the lack of updates, collector interest remains strong as Swamp Thing’s first appearance ranks on the Hot 10 for the third time in 2026.

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $3,200 vs the average $2,559 (+25%)

6 copies outsold the average

9.6 sold for $997 vs the average $847 (+18%)

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $1,900 vs the average $1,476 (+29%)

9.4 sold for $700 vs the average $610 (+15%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $903 vs the average $779 (+16%)

9.2 sold for $597 vs the average $528 (+13%)

NEWSSTAND 9.2 sold for $700 vs the average $594 (+18%)

9.0 sold for $540 vs the average $489 (+10%)

NEWSSTAND 9.0 sold for $629 vs the average $526 (+20%)

8.5 sold for $505 vs the average $415 (+22%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $550 vs the average $444 (+24%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $419 vs the average $357 (+17%)

NEWSSTAND 7.0 sold for $400 vs the average $357 (+12%)

6.5 sold for $350 vs the average $319 (+10%)

5.5 sold for $274 vs the average $271 (+1%)

This is the 13th week in 2026 that ASM #300 has ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

It is likely that fans of the Spider-Man franchise can expect a connection to Venom to be revealed in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, further fueling interest in related key issues on the secondary market

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $3,499 vs the average $3,106 (+13%)

9.0 sold for $2,806 vs the average $2,759 (+2%)

8.5 sold for $2,429 vs the average $2,189 (+11%)

8.0 sold for $2,300 vs the average $2,024 (+14%)

7.5 sold for $1,950 vs the average $1,626 (+20%)

7.0 sold for $1,700 vs the average $1,559 (+9%)

6.5 sold for $1,525 vs the average $1,335 (+14%)

5.5 sold for $1,400 vs the average $1,126 (+24%)

4.0 sold for $1,105 vs the average $950 (+16%)

3.0 sold for $930 vs the average $824 (+13%)

The Punisher’s first appearance has appeared on the Hot 10 for 22 out of 29 weeks in 2026 and, like many other books on this week’s list, continues to benefit from its connection to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, arriving in theaters July 31

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $637 vs the average $315 (+102%)

39 copies outsold the average

A 9.6 established a new high for the third consecutive week at $466, an increase of +17% over the previous $400 high from last week

A quick spotlight on the Ashcan editions that were initially distributed at San Diego Comic Con 2024

ASHCAN 9.8 sold for $875 [$600 in Jun] +46%

ASHCAN FOIL 9.8 sold for $4,750 [$2,600 in Jul] +83%

Absolute Batman #1 in CGC 9.8 has recorded 115 sales on the secondary market in July, generating more than $62,500 in total sales volume

The average 9.8 sale price has climbed to $550 this month, nearly $200 higher than June’s average of $375 across 190 transactions

Absolute Batman #1 has now appeared on the Hot 10 fourteen times in 2026 and continues to build momentum

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

7.0 sold for $23,180 vs the average $21,919 (+6%)

6.5 sold for $18,500 vs the average $17,383 (+6%)

6.0 sold for $18,300 vs the average $14,612 (+25%)

4.5 sold for $8,750 vs the average $8,036 (+9%)

3.0 sold for $6,000 vs the average $5,651 (+6%)

As the latest Avengers: Doomsday trailer confirms, the X-Men are poised to play their biggest role yet in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the timing could not be better

In the wake of the Infinity Saga, Marvel needs a new cornerstone franchise as assembling the legacy Avengers has become increasingly difficult and costly

Following Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, Marvel will likely shift its focus toward improving profit margins as the enormous budgets behind these films leave little room for outsized financial returns

Robert Downey Jr. alone is reportedly earning around $100 million for the two films while the Russo Brothers have reportedly secured an $80 million deal

Early reports from insiders with access to the scripts suggest renewed confidence that the MCU is on the verge of a major resurgence capable of reigniting fan enthusiasm

The arrival of mutants brings both iconic characters and fresh opportunities, setting the stage for a new era that builds on past lessons while creating a more sustainable future for the franchise

Reflecting that optimism, X-Men #1, the flagship debut of Marvel's mutant team, lands on the Hot 10 for the sixth time in 2026 and claims the top spot for the first time