Hot 10

The Hot 10 is a weekly market analysis of the most significant transactions related to established Key Issues using eBay, auction houses and other cited sources.

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Daredevil #131

Marvel • 1976 • Vol. 1
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Daredevil #131
 
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$25
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$90
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$250
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1st appearance and origin of Bullseye

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

9.6 sold for $873 vs the average $824 (+6%)

9.4 sold for $550 vs the average $529 (+4%)a

9.2 sold for $450 vs the average $434 (+4%)

9.0 sold for $385 vs the average $353 (+9%)

8.5 sold for $320 vs the average $313 (+2%)

8.0 sold for $320 vs the average $261 (+23%)

7.0 sold for $225 vs the average $201 (+12%)

5.0 sold for $159 vs the average $158 (+1%)

This is the first week in 2026 that Bullseye’s introduction made the list

While shooting has yet to begin, Wilson Bethel has confirmed that Bullseye’s will be back for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3

Uncanny X-Men #14

Marvel • 1965 • Vol. 1
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Uncanny X-Men #14
 
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$100
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$300
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$1K
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1st appearance of the Sentinels, machines invented to hunt mutants

1st appearance of Dr. Bolivar Trask, creator of the Sentinels

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

8.0 sold for $1,000 vs the average $876 (+14%)

7.0 sold for $599 vs the average $558 (+7%)

6.5 sold for $600 vs the average $490 (+22%)

6.0 sold for $450 vs the average $425 (+6%)

5.0 sold for $395 vs the average $352 (+12%)

4.5 sold for $320 vs the average $287 (+11%)

3.5 sold for $230 vs the average $212 (+8%)

This week is the first that X-Men #14 qualified for the Hot 10

Incredible Hulk #180

Marvel • 1974 • Vol. 1
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Incredible Hulk #180
 
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$230
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$800
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$2.3K
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1st cameo appearance of Wolverine

2nd appearance of Wendigo

Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue, by far, is the most debated "cameo versus full" book and likely the main reason "cameo" became such a significant yet loosely defined term in comic book collecting

Theoretically, The Incredible Hulk #180 being labeled "cameo" of Wolverine was due to an oversight by Overstreet (see additional images)

In the 1980/1981 edition of Overstreet, Hulk#181 is labeled - 1st app of Wolverine and Hulk#180 is without a descriptor, commanding the same value as issues #151 - #176

In the 1981/1982 Overstreet, the description had been amended to read #180 - 1st app. Wolverine but mislabeled #181 and #182 - Wolverine cameo

Finally, in 1982/1983, Overstreet labeled Hulk #180 - 1st app. Wolverine (cameo) and #181 - Wolverine app. #182 - Wolverine cameo

In recent years, Marvel has taken a stance on Hulk #180 as the first appearance of Wolverine, wanting to eliminate the term "cameo" altogether, presumably to avoid this exact debate

But in years past, official Marvel guidebooks and trading cards would often trade-off which issue was given the coveted 1st (full) appearance designation (see additional images)

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $2,125 vs the average $1,805 (+18%)

8.5 sold for $1,450 vs the average $931 (+56%)

8.0 sold for $940 vs the average $846 (+11%)

7.5 sold for $725 vs the average $642 (+13%)

7.0 sold for $795 vs the average $616 (+29%)

6.5 sold for $550 vs the average $523 (+5%)

4.5 sold for $399 vs the average $398 (+0%)

3.0 sold for $399 vs the average $347 (+15%)

1.8 sold for $315 vs the average $276 (+14%)

Hulk #180 makes its 2026 debut on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

Batman #227

DC • 1970 • Vol. 1
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$130
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$450
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$1.3K
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Iconic cover art by Neal Adams inspired by Detective Comics #31 (1939)

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

7.5 sold for $1,700 [$1,695 in Jan] +0%

3.5 sold for $500 [$494 in 2024] +1%

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

8.5 sold for $2,750 vs the average $2,406 (+14%)

6.0 sold for $995 vs the average $836 (+19%)

5.0 sold for $700 vs the average $616 (+14%)

3.0 sold for $400 vs the average $367 (+9%)

This is the second week of 2026 that Batman #227 has ranked on the Hot 10 in 2026

Amazing Spider-Man #129

Marvel • 1974 • Vol. 1
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$200
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$800
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$2K
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1st appearance of the Punisher

1st appearance of the Jackal

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $3,090 vs the average $3,013 (+3%)

9.0 sold for $3,050 vs the average $2,697 (+13%)

8.5 sold for $2,150 vs the average $2,105 (+2%)

7.0 sold for $1,683 vs the average $1,485 (+13%)

6.5 sold for $1,464 vs the average $1,263 (+16%)

5.5 sold for $1,348 vs the average $1,055 (+28%)

4.0 sold for $920 vs the average $900 (+2%)

3.5 sold for $900 vs the average $802 (+12%)

3.0 sold for $850 vs the average $786 (+8%)

2.5 sold for $811 vs the average $667 (+22%)

This week marks the 12th time in 16 weeks that the Punisher’s first appearance has landed on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

This should come as no surprise given the high-profile projects set to feature the character, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Marvel Studios also tacked on a teaser to the mid-season Daredevil trailer promoting The Punisher: One Last Kill special, which airs May 12

Amazing Spider-Man #14

Marvel • 1964 • Vol. 1
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Amazing Spider-Man #14
 
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$600
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$1.8K
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$6K
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1st appearance of the Green Goblin

First meeting and battle of Spider-Man versus the Hulk

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

8.0 sold for $6,236 vs the average $5,898 (+6%)

7.5 sold for $5,899 vs the average $4,788 (+23%)

5.5 sold for $2,377 vs the average $2,304 (+3%)

5.0 sold for $2,350 vs the average $2,088 (+13%)

4.0 sold for $1,675 vs the average $1,593 (+5%)

2.0 sold for $1,025 vs the average $928 (+10%)

1.5 sold for $1,093 vs the average $858 (+27%)

This is the third time in 2026 that the Green Goblin’s first appearance qualified for the Hot 10

Uncanny X-Men #1

Marvel • 1963 • Vol. 1
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Uncanny X-Men #1
 
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$6.2K
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$14K
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$85K
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1st team appearance of the X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey aka Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel, Beast, Professor X

1st appearance of Magneto

Homo Superior concept, coined by Magneto to describe humans born with special abilities introduced in this issue

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

5.0 sold for $12,250 vs the average $10,257 (+19%)

3.0 sold for $6,200 vs the average $5,218 (+19%)

1.8 sold for $4,000 vs the average $3,824 (+5%)

PG 12 MISSING / INCOMPLETE / 0.5 sold for $2,999 vs the average $2,871 (+4%)

This week is only the second time in 2026 that X-Men #1 ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

House of Secrets #92

DC • 1971 • Vol. 1
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House of Secrets #92
 
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$425
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$1.2K
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$4.8K
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1st appearance of the Swamp Thing, Alex Olsen

[January 2023 - a Swamp Thing horror film is in development at DC Studios]

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $4,000 vs the average $2,997 (+33%)

6.5 sold for $1,625 vs the average $1,612 (+1%)

4.0 sold for $1,075 vs the average $826 (+30%)

3.0 sold for $849 vs the average $713 (+19%)

2.5 sold for $825 vs the average $642 (+29%)

This is the second time in 2026 that Swamp Thing’s first appearance ranked on the Hot 10

Warner Bros. debuted the Clayface trailer at CinemaCon and showed a bit of footage from the Supergirl film but was quiet on all other projects having to do with DC Studios projects which included the Swamp Thing movie

It is unclear where WB is in the process of bringing the first live-action adaptation of Swamp Thing since 1982

What we know is that James Mangold (Logan, Indiana Jones 5) is attached to write and possibly direct

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

Beyond that, little is known about the previously announced movie

Incredible Hulk #181

Marvel • 1974 • Vol. 1
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Incredible Hulk #181
 
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$900
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$2.2K
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$8.2K
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1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180

Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

7.0 sold for $3,650 vs the average $3,341 (+9%)

6.0 sold for $3,000 vs the average $2,691 (+11%)

5.5 sold for $2,931 vs the average $2,556 (+15%)

5.0 sold for $2,895 vs the average $2,479 (+17%)

4.0 sold for $2,200 vs the average $1,995 (+10%)

3.5 sold for $1,957 vs the average $1,772 (+10%)

This week marks the 11th time in 2026 that Hulk #181 featuring Wolverine’s first full appearance and cover has ranked on the Hot 10

Widely regarded as a blue-chip key, Hulk #181 remains a standout example of long-term growth and investment strength within the hobby, consistently outperforming broader trends

Looking at the most common grade, CGC 7.5, the 20-year average sales data tells a compelling story: 2026: $3,800

2025: $3,750

2024: $4,000

2023: $5,000

2022: $6,100

2021: $6,900

2020: $3,200

2019: $3,200

2018: $2,800

2017: $1,800

2016: $1,700

2015: $1,500

2014: $1,200

2013: $900

2012: $800

2011: $615

2010: $620

2009: $600

2008: $575

2007: $550

2006: $485

While the market experienced a dramatic surge between 2020 and 2021 effectively doubling in value, this was followed by a healthy correction and eventual stabilization

Even so, Hulk #181 has delivered an impressive 560% increase over the past 20 years, along with a +123% gain over the last decade alone

Its compound annual growth rate sits around 10%, closely mirroring the long-term performance of the S&P 500

Taken together, these metrics reinforce Hulk #181 as a premier, top-tier investment-grade key that continues to demonstrate resilience and enduring collector demand for Blue Chip Key Issues

Amazing Spider-Man #300

Marvel • 1988 • Vol. 1
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Amazing Spider-Man #300
 
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$60
Mid
$180
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$600
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1st full appearance of Venom

Peter Parker returns to his classic red-and-blue costume

Hot 10 Week 15

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $2,750 vs the average $2,491 (+10%)

9.6 sold for $997 vs the average $839 (+19%)

7 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $1,450 vs the average $1,435 (+1%)

9.4 sold for $776 vs the average $593 (+31%)

6 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $950 vs the average $746 (+27%)

9.2 sold for $714 vs the average $507 (+41%)

NEWSSTAND 9.2 sold for $825 vs the average $556 (+48%)

9.0 sold for $500 vs the average $473 (+6%)

NEWSSTAND 9.0 sold for $735 vs the average $514 (+43%)

8.5 sold for $450 vs the average $404 (+11%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $459 vs the average $429 (+7%)

8.0 sold for $402 vs the average $367 (+10%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $400 vs the average $341 (+17%)

NEWSSTAND 7.0 sold for $405 vs the average $346 (+17%)

6.0 sold for $300 vs the average $290 (+3%)

NEWSSTAND 6.0 sold for $382 vs the average $308 (+24%)

NEWSSTAND 5.5 sold for $330 vs the average $276 (+20%)

This week is the seventh week in 2026 that this milestone Spider-Man issue has landed on the Hot 10 and the second time it has taken the top spot

Earlier in the year, Venom fans received unexpected news when Sony announced an animated Venom project

There aren’t many details, but here’s what we know:

The film will be directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, known for their work on Final Destination Bloodlines

Producers include franchise veterans Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Kelly Marcel, and Tom Hardy

It remains unclear if Tom Hardy will portray Eddie Brock

The story is expected to feature a new animated take on Eddie Brock and Venom, potentially departing from the existing trilogy

No release date or casting details have been announced

In comics, Venom will be a key player in the Queen in Black crossover this summer, where the Asgardian goddess Hela seizes the power of Knull, the god of symbiotes, to unleash Hel on Earth

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