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 $215 vs the average $150 (+43%)

12 copies outsold the average

A more accurate picture of 9.8 sales since the announcement of an Absolute Batman adult animated series is a value increase from approximately $150 before the announcement to recent sales around $350 with a new all-time high of $400

Average prices for DC All In are significantly lower than Absolute Batman #1 by roughly $200 and it appears to be the more important book in terms of its status as a classic Key Issue but as it is often said, “let the market decide” and the market currently favors the premiere issue of the red-hot title

Considering this is the first time DC All In has ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10, it is evident there is substantially greater interest in this issue that introduces the Absolute trinity of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman (not including the preview ashcans that toured the summer convention circuit)

This raises the question of whether Dark Nights: Death Metal #7 will eventually see increased interest as it introduced the Absolute Universe as a concept, although not by name or through the introduction of any characters - see the Key Issue description for additional details

DC All In remains arguably the most important Key Issue of the Absolute Universe but continues to trail Absolute Batman #1 significantly, not only in dollar value but in overall demand

As of publishing this weekly analysis, 140 copies in 9.8 have sold throughout 2026 compared to 1,030 copies of Absolute Batman #1

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $968 vs the average $723 (+34%)

9.6 sold for $340 vs the average $285 (+19%)

6 copies outsold the average

9.4 sold for $224 vs the average $176 (+27%)

9.2 sold for $170 vs the average $160 (+6%)

This is only the first time in 2026 that this classic Batman series from Frank Miller has ranked on the Hot 10 despite its impact on not only Batman but the comic book hobby forever

Two titles helped define the DC landscape of the 1980s and they are Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns

These series created a runway for major innovations in comic book storytelling, paving the way for the Vertigo imprint and the success of Dark Horse Comics while proving there was an appetite in comics for mature adult-oriented storytelling

And while they weren’t the only series telling stories that explored complex themes like aging, morality, media sensationalism and government overreach, it cannot be understated how significant it was to include household names like Superman and Batman in telling these tales

The innovation that is currently happening in the Absolute Batman title, the dark storytelling and the creative risks being taken are reminiscent of a time in comics that captured the attention of respected publications like Time Magazine

And while it’s too early to tell if Absolute Batman will have the sustained impact on the hobby that The Dark Knight Returns has, it is reminiscent of a time when fans thought all of the interesting Batman stories had already been told but were happily proven wrong

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $2,250 vs the average $1,928 (+17%)

8.0 sold for $2,049 vs the average $1,658 (+24%)

7.0 sold for $1,600 vs the average $1,101 (+45%)

6.5 sold for $978 vs the average $815 (+20%)

6.0 sold for $780 vs the average $724 (+8%)

4.5 sold for $569 vs the average $559 (+2%)

4.0 sold for $625 vs the average $518 (+21%)

This is the third time in 2026 that this iconic cover art nabbed a spot on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $2,900 vs the average $2,511 (+15%)

9.6 sold for $1,093 vs the average $845 (+29%)

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $2,099 vs the average $1,458 (+44%)

9.4 sold for $718 vs the average $610 (+18%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $921 vs the average $774 (+19%)

9.2 sold for $640 vs the average $523 (+22%)

9.0 sold for $550 vs the average $483 (+14%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $450 vs the average $443 (+2%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $415 vs the average $352 (+18%)

7.0 sold for $350 vs the average $345 (+1%)

NEWSSTAND 6.0 sold for $360 vs the average $313 (+15%)

This is the 12th week in 2026 that ASM #300 has ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $3,309 vs the average $3,076 (+8%)

8.5 sold for $2,350 vs the average $2,182 (+8%)

7.5 sold for $1,899 vs the average $1,610 (+18%)

6.5 sold for $1,600 vs the average $1,321 (+21%)

6.0 sold for $1,395 vs the average $1,224 (+14%)

5.0 sold for $1,220 vs the average $1,057 (+15%)

4.0 sold for $1,100 vs the average $932 (+18%)

3.5 sold for $890 vs the average $865 (+3%)

The Punisher’s first appearance has appeared 20 out of 27 weeks in 2026 of the Key Collector Comics Hot 10, which is more than any other Key Issue this year

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $21,530 vs the average $18,565 (+16%)

9.0 sold for $1,003 vs the average $882 (+14%)

8.5 sold for $779 vs the average $722 (+8%)

6.0 sold for $360 vs the average $317 (+14%)

5.5 sold for $315 vs the average $277 (+14%)

3.5 sold for $190 vs the average $183 (+4%)

This marks the third time in 2026 that Vision’s first appearance has ranked on the Hot 10

Despite minimal promotional activity surrounding the upcoming VisionQuest series, anticipation continues to build for the 2026 Disney+ release, which is expected to conclude the Scarlet Witch storyline that began with WandaVision and continued in Agatha All Along

Both Vision and Ultron are confirmed to appear in the eight-episode series. Notably, the show will also feature AI constructs such as J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., and E.D.I.T.H., suggesting a deeper exploration of artificial intelligence themes that may resonate with current real-world discussions about AI development, autonomy, and ethical concerns

9.8s have only sold on record 9 times since 2009

The highest amount paid was in 2023 when a 9.8 sold for $37,500

The CGC Census reports only 18 copies in 9.8 out of 7,138 total graded copies

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.4 sold for $5,634 vs the average $5,333 (+6%)

9.2 sold for $5,000 vs the average $4,128 (+21%)

8.5 sold for $3,350 vs the average $3,140 (+7%)

7.0 sold for $2,200 vs the average $2,186 (+1%)

6.5 sold for $2,000 vs the average $1,930 (+4%)

6.0 sold for $2,100 vs the average $1,808 (+16%)

2.5 sold for $1,075 vs the average $1,018 (+6%)

2.0 sold for $1,199 vs the average $1,012 (+18%)

This is the 15th time in 27 weeks of 2026 that Giant Size X-Men #1 ranked on the Hot 10

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

GOLD UPC 9.9 sold for $4,450 [$3,000 in 2021] +48%

POLYBAGGED 9.9 sold for $3,335 [$1,320 in 2020] +153%

POLYBAGGED SILVER 9.9 sold for $3,309 [$1,200 in 2020] +176%Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:

PLATINUM 9.8 sold for $3,600 vs the average $2,923 (+23%)

GOLD UPC 9.8 sold for $1,801 vs the average $1,768 (+2%)

PLATINUM 9.0 sold for $695 vs the average $649 (+7%)

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $8,503 vs the average $7,575 (+12%)

9.0 sold for $6,934 vs the average $6,247 (+11%)

8.0 sold for $5,000 vs the average $4,260 (+17%)

5.0 sold for $2,700 vs the average $2,509 (+8%)

4.5 sold for $2,550 vs the average $2,244 (+14%)

INCOMPLETE 0.5 sold for $1,100 vs the average $959 (+15%)

This marks the 18th week out of 27 that Wolverine’s first full appearance has ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $699 vs the average $297 (+135%)

45 copies outsold the average

Copies graded 9.6 are beginning to attract attention from collectors four sales this week that exceeded the previous all-time high:

9.6 sold for $364 [$305 in Jan] +19%

9.6 sold for $355 [$305 in Jan] +16%

9.6 sold for $350 [$305 in Jan] +15%

9.6 sold for $335 [$305 in Jan] +10%

In addition to the record-breaking 9.8s, new all-time highs were turned in for the following grades:

9.0 sold for $285 [$236 in Dec] +21%

8.5 sold for $280 [$255 in Jan] +10%

Last week we reported that 980 copies graded 9.8 had sold throughout 2026

This week, that number climbed to 1,030

This marks the second consecutive week Absolute Batman #1 has taken the top spot on the list and the fourth overall time it has reached #1 this year

Absolute Batman #1 has now qualified for the Hot 10 a total of twelve times in 2026 and continues to show increasing momentum