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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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Iron Man #55

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Iron Man #55
 
Low
$135
Mid
$480
High
$1.4k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Thanos, an Eternal from Titan born with the Deviants gene

1st cameo appearance of Eros aka Starfox, brother of Thanos

1st appearance of Kronos, Grandfather of Thanos

1st appearance of Mentor, father of Thanos

1st appearance of Drax the Destroyer, created by Kronus to kill Thanos

1st appearance of the Blood Brothers

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $850 vs the average $819 (+4%)

8.0 sold for $799 vs the average $691 (+16%)

7.0 sold for $652 vs the average $568 (+15%)

5.5 sold for $450 vs the average $420 (+7%)

4.0 sold for $350 vs the average $326 (+7%)

3.5 sold for $295 vs the average $283 (+4%)

Batman #181

DC ⋅ 1966

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Batman #181
 
Low
$220
Mid
$800
High
$2.2k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Poison Ivy, Pamela Isley

Interior pin-up poster of Batman and Robin included

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

5.5 sold for $750 vs the average $713 (+5%)

4.5 sold for $576 vs the average $558 (+3%)

4.0 sold for $570 vs the average $499 (+14%)

3 copies outsold the average

3.5 sold for $430 vs the average $419 (+3%)

2.5 sold for $360 vs the average $314 (+15%)

1.8 sold for $225 vs the average $223 (+1%)

Fantastic Four #52

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Fantastic Four #52
 
Low
$180
Mid
$600
High
$1.8k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Black Panther, T'Challa, king of Wakanda

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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

6.5 sold for $1,025 vs the average $837 (+22%)

6.0 sold for $735 vs the average $690 (+7%)

5.5 sold for $620 vs the average $578 (+7%)

4.5 sold for $450 vs the average $416 (+8%)

4.0 sold for $450 vs the average $409 (+10%

3.5 sold for $412 vs the average $348 (+18%)

2.5 sold for $320 vs the average $286 (+12%)

This is the second time The Black Panther’s first appearance ranked on the list in 2025

Marvel debuted the first episode of Eyes of Wakanda at France's Annecy Animation Festival

The first episode of the anthology-style series focused on a disgraced former Dora Milaje pursuing a pirate who has stolen Wakandan tech to create his own kingdom in 1260 B.C.

In other Black Panther news, Christopher Priest and Joe Quesada's 'The World to Come' premiere issue introduced Ketema, the white son of T'Challa who took defeated his father to take the throne of Wakanda as the series will likely explain more about the relation between these two characters

Ultimate Fallout #4

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Ultimate Fallout #4
 
Low
$30
Mid
$100
High
$375
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Miles Morales, Spider-Man from an alternate reality

Distributed in a polybag

Diamond Comics Distributors estimates 65,000 copies of the first printing were shipped

[May 2023 - Sony Spider-Verse producer Amy Pascal tells Variety a live-action Miles Morales movie is in the works]

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,020 vs the average $928 (+10%)

9.6 sold for $476 vs the average $421 (+13%)

5 copies outsold the average

9.4 sold for $450 vs the average $358 (+26%)

9.2 sold for $350 vs the average $316 (+11%)

1:25 VARIANT 9.4 sold for $3,099 vs the average $2,693 (+15%)

NEWSSTAND 6.0 sold for $761 with no previous data

Miles Morales makes the list for only the second time in 2025

There is speculation he will be introduced in the next Spider-Man film

By 2011, Marvel had significantly reduced the printing of Newsstand editions, making copies of Ultimate Fallout #4 with a Newsstand barcode (instead of a Direct Edition) particularly scarce

The highest amount paid for a Newsstand was $11,100 for a 9.6 in 2023

There are at least two 9.6s in existence as evidenced by one other sale for $6,650 in 2020

The only known Newsstand graded 9.8 sold for $8,100 in 2020

New Mutants #98

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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New Mutants #98
 
Low
$40
Mid
$120
High
$400
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Deadpool, a subject of the Weapon X program

1st appearance of Copycat, impersonating Domino

1st appearance of Gideon, a member of The Externals

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,100 vs the average $1,068 (+3%)

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $2,565 vs the average $2,261 (+13%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.6 sold for $600 vs the average $482 (+24%)

5 copies outsold the average

9.4 sold for $400 vs the average $398 (+1%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $350 vs the average $333 (+5%)

NEWSSTAND 8.0 sold for $322 vs the average $317 (+2%)

After a dominating performance throughout 2024, Deadpool’s first appearance has yet to appear on the Hot 10 until this week

Deadpool got another round of media hits last week after it was announced Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) will voice the Merc with a Mouth for Marvel’s Deadpool Virtual Reality video game

After the announcement, Ryan Reynolds took to social media in a parody of Harris’s ‘Doogie Hauser’ that was well-received by fans

Fantastic Four Annual #6

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Fantastic Four Annual #6
 
Low
$50
Mid
$150
High
$525
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Annihilus, ruler of the Negative Zone

1st appearance of Franklin Richards, as an unnamed infant, considered by Marvel to be the most powerful mutant in the Marvel Universe

[November 2024 - it is rumored Marvel is looking to cast a child in the role of Franklin Richards who will play the character through various ages in future projects]

Introduction of the Cosmic Control Rod, a weapon used by Annihilus that manipulates matter

[December 2024 - Annihilus rumored to be the villain for the Nova TV series]

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

9.4 sold for $3,095 vs the average $2,931 (+6%)

9.2 sold for $1,600 vs the average $1,469 (+9%)

8.5 sold for $680 vs the average $584 (+16%)

8.0 sold for $550 vs the average $449 (+22%)

7.5 sold for $364 vs the average $362 (+1%)

7.0 sold for $320 vs the average $308 (+4%)

5.0 sold for $175 vs the average $138 (+27%)

The secret is out, the ultra-powerful Omega Mutant Franklin Richards will appear in the Fantastic Four: First Steps as revealed by a recent trailer featuring Reed and Sue with a newborn baby

A statue of on display at CCXP (Comic Con Experience) in Mexico last week gave con-goers the first look at Franklin (tap cover and swipe to see additional images)

Due to the introduction of Franklin in this issue along with speculation Marvel will feature Annihilus in the cosmic corner of the MCU, Fantastic Four Annual #6 qualifies for the eight time in 2025

Star Wars #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Star Wars #1
 
Low
$30
Mid
$90
High
$300
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Key Facts

Issues #1 - #6 are an adaptation of 'Star Wars: A New Hope'

1st appearance of Darth Vader

1st appearance of Luke Skywalker

1st appearance of Princess Leia

1st appearance of C-3PO and R2-D2

1st appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin

1st appearance of Beru and Owen Lars

Introduction of Stormtroopers

1st cover appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi and Han Solo (not in story)

📖 Reading Order: read Star Wars (1977) #1 - #6, then Princess Leia #1

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $2,975 vs the average $2,938 (+1%)

9.6 sold for $830 vs the average $821 (+1%)

REPRINT 9.6 sold for $384 vs the average $306 (+25%)

9.4 sold for $500 vs the average $479 (+4%)

9.2 sold for $426 vs the average $391 (+9%)

9.0 sold for $348 vs the average $329 (+6%)

8.5 sold for $275 vs the average $260 (+6%)

7.5 sold for $250 vs the average $197 (+27%)

7.0 sold for $280 vs the average $186 (+51%)

3.0 PRICE VARIANT new record high sale $2,803 [$1,900 in 2020] +48%

This is the fourth time Star Wars ranked on the Hot 10 in 2025 as excitement builds for Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter film which will star Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8
 
Low
$18
Mid
$60
High
$180
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Key Facts

"Secret Wars" part 8

Origin of the black symbiote costume that later bonds with Eddie Brock to become Venom

2nd appearance of Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $540 vs the average $482 (+12%)

4 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $1,350 vs the average $1,033 (+31%)

9.6 sold for $325 vs the average $482 (+-33%)

6 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $400 vs the average $357 (+12%)

9.4 sold for $240 vs the average $218 (+10%)

CANADIAN PRICE VARIANT 9.4 sold for $383 vs the average $331 (+16%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $275 vs the average $273 (+1%)

9.2 sold for $219 vs the average $206 (+6%)

9.0 sold for $198 vs the average $184 (+8%)

8.5 sold for $189 vs the average $171 (+11%)

8.0 sold for $179 vs the average $168 (+7%)

NEWSSTAND 6.5 sold for $155 vs the average $130 (+19%)

NEWSSTAND 5.5 sold for $149 vs the average $123 (+21%)

Interest in symbiote continues as collectors speculate the Marvel Studios will incorporate the alien suit into the cinematic universe

Amazing Spider-Man #129

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Amazing Spider-Man #129
 
Low
$200
Mid
$800
High
$2k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Punisher

1st appearance of the Jackal

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $18,600 vs the average $17,908 (+4%)

9.2 sold for $2,945 vs the average $2,886 (+2%)

9.0 sold for $2,595 vs the average $2,522 (+3%)

8.5 sold for $2,299 vs the average $2,009 (+14%)

7.0 sold for $1,475 vs the average $1,321 (+12%)

5.0 sold for $1,000 vs the average $910 (+10%)

4.0 sold for $949 vs the average $800 (+19%)

MARK JEWELERS INSERT 3.5 sold for $950 vs the average $857 (+11%)

The Punisher’s first appearance holds steady at #2 for the second week in a row while appearing for the 17th time in 2025

Fans are speculating the Punisher will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Amazing Spider-Man #300

Marvel ⋅ 1988

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Amazing Spider-Man #300
 
Low
$60
Mid
$180
High
$600
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Key Facts

1st full appearance of Venom

Hot 10 Week 23

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

9.6 sold for $950 vs the average $848 (+12%)

5 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $1,622 vs the average $1,409 (+15%)

9.4 sold for $600 vs the average $592 (+1%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $763 vs the average $738 (+3%)

9.2 sold for $609 vs the average $503 (+21%)

9.0 sold for $500 vs the average $459 (+9%)

8.5 sold for $446 vs the average $400 (+12%)

NEWSSTAND 8.0 sold for $405 vs the average $388 (+4%)

7.5 sold for $350 vs the average $320 (+9%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $400 vs the average $349 (+15%)

7.0 sold for $300 vs the average $294 (+2%)

NEWSSTAND 7.0 sold for $389 vs the average $331 (+18%)

6.5 sold for $325 vs the average $306 (+6%)

NEWSSTAND 6.5 sold for $340 vs the average $296 (+15%)

6.0 sold for $324 vs the average $290 (+12%)

NEWSSTAND 6.0 sold for $353 vs the average $300 (+18%)

After missing last week’s list completely, ASM #300 lands the top spot for the first time in 2025 but has appeared on this year’s list 18 times

Venom continues to evolve as a character, currently bonded with Mary Jane Watson in comics

In the Ultimate Spider-Man series, the son of Peter Parker has recently took the Venom moniker in Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1

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