Hot 10 03.02.2026 | Key Collector Comics

Uncanny X-Men #94

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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Uncanny X-Men #94

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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Low

$80

Mid

$200

High

$800

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Key Facts

2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1

2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird

4th appearance of Wolverine

1st appearance of Dragonfly

Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance

Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279

First new X-Men story following five years of reprints

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

9.0 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,381 (+27%)

6.5 sold for $540 vs the average $518 (+4%)

6.0 sold for $450 vs the average $444 (+1%)

5.5 sold for $522 vs the average $423 (+23%)

5.0 sold for $489 vs the average $393 (+24%)

3.5 sold for $362 vs the average $351 (+3%)

3.0 sold for $395 vs the average $298 (+33%)

This is the second time in 2026 that X-Men #94 ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

The 9.0 sale for $1,750 was the highest amount paid for this Key Issue in grade this year

It wasn’t until 2018 when this issue in 9.0 began selling for $1,000+

2018 experienced a surge in demand for X-Men #94 with 56 sales of a 9.0, the most copies in that grade sold to date

Much of this increased interest could be attributed to the pending return of rights to the franchise to Marvel Studios from Fox which was completed in 2019

In the early 1990s, Marvel Entertainment was facing serious financial trouble and sold off film rights to several of its characters to stay afloat

The X-Men film rights were licensed to 20th Century Fox around 1993

Fox gained the rights to produce X-Men movies as long as they continued making films within a certain time period

Fox produced 13 films connected to the X-Men license between 2000 and 2020

The movies are as follows:

X-Men (2000)

X2: X-Men United (2003)

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

X-Men: First Class (2011)

The Wolverine (2013)

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Deadpool (2016)

Logan (2017)

Deadpool 2 (2018)

X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)

The New Mutants (2020)

The 13 films earned $6 billion dollars at the box office with Deadpool 1 and 2 responsible for about $1.5 billion

A new era of X-Men projects are expected to be introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following 2027’s Secret Wars film

Key Facts

2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1

2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird

4th appearance of Wolverine

1st appearance of Dragonfly

Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance

Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279

First new X-Men story following five years of reprints

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

9.0 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,381 (+27%)

6.5 sold for $540 vs the average $518 (+4%)

6.0 sold for $450 vs the average $444 (+1%)

5.5 sold for $522 vs the average $423 (+23%)

5.0 sold for $489 vs the average $393 (+24%)

3.5 sold for $362 vs the average $351 (+3%)

3.0 sold for $395 vs the average $298 (+33%)

This is the second time in 2026 that X-Men #94 ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

The 9.0 sale for $1,750 was the highest amount paid for this Key Issue in grade this year

It wasn’t until 2018 when this issue in 9.0 began selling for $1,000+

2018 experienced a surge in demand for X-Men #94 with 56 sales of a 9.0, the most copies in that grade sold to date

Much of this increased interest could be attributed to the pending return of rights to the franchise to Marvel Studios from Fox which was completed in 2019

In the early 1990s, Marvel Entertainment was facing serious financial trouble and sold off film rights to several of its characters to stay afloat

The X-Men film rights were licensed to 20th Century Fox around 1993

Fox gained the rights to produce X-Men movies as long as they continued making films within a certain time period

Fox produced 13 films connected to the X-Men license between 2000 and 2020

The movies are as follows:

X-Men (2000)

X2: X-Men United (2003)

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

X-Men: First Class (2011)

The Wolverine (2013)

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Deadpool (2016)

Logan (2017)

Deadpool 2 (2018)

X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)

The New Mutants (2020)

The 13 films earned $6 billion dollars at the box office with Deadpool 1 and 2 responsible for about $1.5 billion

A new era of X-Men projects are expected to be introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following 2027’s Secret Wars film

Avengers, The #4

Marvel ⋅ 1964

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Avengers, The #4

Marvel ⋅ 1964

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Low

$500

Mid

$1.5K

High

$5K

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Key Facts

Captain America joins the Avengers

1st cover appearance of Captain America on an official Marvel Comics cover, previously Timely, then Atlas

1st appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age

1st cameo appearance of Baron Heinrich Zemo

Death of Bucky, in a flashback

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

5.5 sold for $2,059 vs the average $1,621 (+27%)

4.0 sold for $1,130 vs the average $1,098 (+3%)

3.0 sold for $885 vs the average $871 (+2%)

1.8 sold for $600 vs the average $515 (+17%)

1993 REPRINT 9.8 sold for $350 [No Previous Data]

This is the second time in 2026 that Avengers #4 qualified for the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

Key Facts

Captain America joins the Avengers

1st cover appearance of Captain America on an official Marvel Comics cover, previously Timely, then Atlas

1st appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age

1st cameo appearance of Baron Heinrich Zemo

Death of Bucky, in a flashback

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

5.5 sold for $2,059 vs the average $1,621 (+27%)

4.0 sold for $1,130 vs the average $1,098 (+3%)

3.0 sold for $885 vs the average $871 (+2%)

1.8 sold for $600 vs the average $515 (+17%)

1993 REPRINT 9.8 sold for $350 [No Previous Data]

This is the second time in 2026 that Avengers #4 qualified for the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

Tales of Suspense #39

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Tales of Suspense #39

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Low

$6.2K

Mid

$18.5K

High

$44K

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Key Facts

1st appearance of Iron Man

Debut of Iron Man's 'Model 1' armor

1st appearance of Wong-Chu, a Viet Cong warlord and Iron Man's first enemy

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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

5.5 sold for $13,500 vs the average $12,751 (+6%)

5.0 sold for $11,000 vs the average $9,108 (+21%)

4.0 sold for $7,978 vs the average $6,890 (+16%)

3.0 sold for $6,995 vs the average $5,420 (+29%)

There is only one copy of this issue graded 9.8 and only one sale on record for $840,000 in 2024

Key Facts

1st appearance of Iron Man

Debut of Iron Man's 'Model 1' armor

1st appearance of Wong-Chu, a Viet Cong warlord and Iron Man's first enemy

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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

5.5 sold for $13,500 vs the average $12,751 (+6%)

5.0 sold for $11,000 vs the average $9,108 (+21%)

4.0 sold for $7,978 vs the average $6,890 (+16%)

3.0 sold for $6,995 vs the average $5,420 (+29%)

There is only one copy of this issue graded 9.8 and only one sale on record for $840,000 in 2024

Absolute Batman #1

DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1

DC ⋅ 2024

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Low

$15

Mid

$50

High

$160

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Key Facts

Premiere issue of an ongoing series in the Absolute Universe, a dimension built on Darkseid energy

Introduction of Alfred Pennyworth, an M16 agent

Introduction of Black Mask

Introduction of Waylon Jones, Killer Crock in the mainstream universe

Introduction of Martha Wayne, Commissioner Gordon, Barbara Gordon, Harvey Bullock

Introduction of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, Harvey Dent - as children in a photograph

Introduction of Matches Malone

Introduction of Joker, first cameo appearance

Introduction of Julia Pennyworth, cameo appearance

Introduction and death of Thomas Wayne

1st team appearance of the Party Animals, led by Black Mask

Absolute Batman #1 preceded by a 16-page black and white ashcan preview

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $363 vs the 90-day average $358 (+1%)

5 copies outsold the 90-day average

9.6 sold for $270 vs the 90-day average $248 (+9%)

3 copies outsold the 3 month average

9.2 sold for $170 vs the average $122 (+39%)

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

OLIVER FOIL 9.8 sold for $450 [$179 in Mar] +151%

NYCC COMIC MINT SKETCH 9.8 sold for $1,990 [$1,080 in Dec] +84%

CRAIG VARIANT 9.8 sold for $200 [$175 in Sep] +14%

OLIVER VARIANT 9.8 sold for $200 [$168 in Feb] +19%

TAN VARIANT 9.6 sold for $430 [$188 in Dec] +129%

JIMENEZ GREEN SPLASH 9.6 sold for $150 [No Previous Data]

THIRD PRINTING AKIRA 9.8 sold for $255 [$225 in Jan] +13%

THIRD PRINTING AKIRA 9.8 sold for $260 [$225 in Jan] +16%

FOURTH PRINTING AKIRA SPOT FOIL 9.8 sold for $228 [$190 in Jan] +20%

FOURTH PRINTING AKIRA SPOT FOIL 9.8 sold for $197 [$190 in Jan] +4%

SEVENTH PRINTING9.8 sold for $100 [$55 in Nov] +82%

Absolute Batman has swept 2026 so far with nine appearances on the Hot 10 in nine weeks

Key Facts

Premiere issue of an ongoing series in the Absolute Universe, a dimension built on Darkseid energy

Introduction of Alfred Pennyworth, an M16 agent

Introduction of Black Mask

Introduction of Waylon Jones, Killer Crock in the mainstream universe

Introduction of Martha Wayne, Commissioner Gordon, Barbara Gordon, Harvey Bullock

Introduction of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, Harvey Dent - as children in a photograph

Introduction of Matches Malone

Introduction of Joker, first cameo appearance

Introduction of Julia Pennyworth, cameo appearance

Introduction and death of Thomas Wayne

1st team appearance of the Party Animals, led by Black Mask

Absolute Batman #1 preceded by a 16-page black and white ashcan preview

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $363 vs the 90-day average $358 (+1%)

5 copies outsold the 90-day average

9.6 sold for $270 vs the 90-day average $248 (+9%)

3 copies outsold the 3 month average

9.2 sold for $170 vs the average $122 (+39%)

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

OLIVER FOIL 9.8 sold for $450 [$179 in Mar] +151%

NYCC COMIC MINT SKETCH 9.8 sold for $1,990 [$1,080 in Dec] +84%

CRAIG VARIANT 9.8 sold for $200 [$175 in Sep] +14%

OLIVER VARIANT 9.8 sold for $200 [$168 in Feb] +19%

TAN VARIANT 9.6 sold for $430 [$188 in Dec] +129%

JIMENEZ GREEN SPLASH 9.6 sold for $150 [No Previous Data]

THIRD PRINTING AKIRA 9.8 sold for $255 [$225 in Jan] +13%

THIRD PRINTING AKIRA 9.8 sold for $260 [$225 in Jan] +16%

FOURTH PRINTING AKIRA SPOT FOIL 9.8 sold for $228 [$190 in Jan] +20%

FOURTH PRINTING AKIRA SPOT FOIL 9.8 sold for $197 [$190 in Jan] +4%

SEVENTH PRINTING9.8 sold for $100 [$55 in Nov] +82%

Absolute Batman has swept 2026 so far with nine appearances on the Hot 10 in nine weeks

Batman Adventures #12

DC ⋅ 1993

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Batman Adventures #12

DC ⋅ 1993

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Low

$120

Mid

$400

High

$1.2K

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Key Facts

1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a standard comic

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $2,200 vs the average $1,594 (+38%)

3 copies outsold the 12 month average

9.6 sold for $750 vs the average $701 (+7%)

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $1,000 vs the average $987 (+1%)

9.4 sold for $600 vs the average $529 (+13%)

3 copies outsold the 12 month average

9.0 sold for $629 vs the average $442 (+42%)

3 copies outsold the 12 month average

NEWSSTAND 9.0 sold for $680 vs the average $521 (+31%)

8.0 sold for $400 vs the average $381 (+5%)

Harley Quinn’s first appearance in standard comic book format earns a place on the list for the third time in 2026

Harley’s first appearance in print in the Tales n’ Tape series titled Almost Got ’Im sells in 9.8 for as low as $2,000 and as high as $2,550

Far more scarce, Almost Got ’Im has just 5 copies graded 9.8 registered on the Census, whereas Batman Adventures #12 shows 1,479 copies, though the cassette-format book is an unconventional size measuring 7.75 in. x 6.75 in. compared to the standard 6.625 in. x 10.25 in. comic format

Key Facts

1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a standard comic

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $2,200 vs the average $1,594 (+38%)

3 copies outsold the 12 month average

9.6 sold for $750 vs the average $701 (+7%)

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $1,000 vs the average $987 (+1%)

9.4 sold for $600 vs the average $529 (+13%)

3 copies outsold the 12 month average

9.0 sold for $629 vs the average $442 (+42%)

3 copies outsold the 12 month average

NEWSSTAND 9.0 sold for $680 vs the average $521 (+31%)

8.0 sold for $400 vs the average $381 (+5%)

Harley Quinn’s first appearance in standard comic book format earns a place on the list for the third time in 2026

Harley’s first appearance in print in the Tales n’ Tape series titled Almost Got ’Im sells in 9.8 for as low as $2,000 and as high as $2,550

Far more scarce, Almost Got ’Im has just 5 copies graded 9.8 registered on the Census, whereas Batman Adventures #12 shows 1,479 copies, though the cassette-format book is an unconventional size measuring 7.75 in. x 6.75 in. compared to the standard 6.625 in. x 10.25 in. comic format

Amazing Spider-Man #129

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Amazing Spider-Man #129

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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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 9

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $3,083 vs the average $3,004 (+3%)

8.0 sold for $2,024 vs the average $1,921 (+5%)

7.5 sold for $1,700 vs the average $1,535 (+11%)

7.0 sold for $1,650 vs the average $1,454 (+13%)

6.0 sold for $1,250 vs the average $1,137 (+10%)

5.5 sold for $1,250 vs the average $1,005 (+24%)

4.0 sold for $900 vs the average $880 (+2%)

3.5 sold for $846 vs the average $787 (+7%)

2.0 sold for $750 vs the average $720 (+4%)

The Punisher’s first appearance has ranked six out of nine weeks of 2026

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Punisher

1st appearance of the Jackal

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $3,083 vs the average $3,004 (+3%)

8.0 sold for $2,024 vs the average $1,921 (+5%)

7.5 sold for $1,700 vs the average $1,535 (+11%)

7.0 sold for $1,650 vs the average $1,454 (+13%)

6.0 sold for $1,250 vs the average $1,137 (+10%)

5.5 sold for $1,250 vs the average $1,005 (+24%)

4.0 sold for $900 vs the average $880 (+2%)

3.5 sold for $846 vs the average $787 (+7%)

2.0 sold for $750 vs the average $720 (+4%)

The Punisher’s first appearance has ranked six out of nine weeks of 2026

Star Wars #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Star Wars #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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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 9

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $3,230 vs the average $2,713 (+19%)

4 copies outsold the 12 month average

9.6 sold for $854 vs the average $731 (+17%)

7 copies outsold the 12 month average

9.4 sold for $641 vs the average $471 (+36%)

9 copies outsold the 12 month average

PRICE VARIANT 9.4 sold for $51,240 vs the average $43,480 (+18%)

9.2 sold for $400 vs the average $376 (+6%)

9.0 sold for $380 vs the average $337 (+13%)

8.5 sold for $300 vs the average $256 (+17%)

8.0 sold for $274 vs the average $237 (+16%)

6.5 sold for $255 vs the average $168 (+52%)

5.0 sold for $190 vs the average $137 (+39%)2025 ranks third for the highest quantity of 9.8s sold in a single year for this issue, with 72 copies

By comparison, 78 copies in 9.8 sold in 2020, while 80 copies sold in 2015

2026 will feature multiple new Star Wars projects, led by The Mandalorian and Grogu arriving in theaters on May 22

Ahsoka season 2 will premiere on Disney+

Maul: Shadow Lord and Visions: The Ninth Jedi will both debut as animated series on Disney+

This is the fourth time in 2026 that Star Wars #1 made the list

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 9

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $3,230 vs the average $2,713 (+19%)

4 copies outsold the 12 month average

9.6 sold for $854 vs the average $731 (+17%)

7 copies outsold the 12 month average

9.4 sold for $641 vs the average $471 (+36%)

9 copies outsold the 12 month average

PRICE VARIANT 9.4 sold for $51,240 vs the average $43,480 (+18%)

9.2 sold for $400 vs the average $376 (+6%)

9.0 sold for $380 vs the average $337 (+13%)

8.5 sold for $300 vs the average $256 (+17%)

8.0 sold for $274 vs the average $237 (+16%)

6.5 sold for $255 vs the average $168 (+52%)

5.0 sold for $190 vs the average $137 (+39%)2025 ranks third for the highest quantity of 9.8s sold in a single year for this issue, with 72 copies

By comparison, 78 copies in 9.8 sold in 2020, while 80 copies sold in 2015

2026 will feature multiple new Star Wars projects, led by The Mandalorian and Grogu arriving in theaters on May 22

Ahsoka season 2 will premiere on Disney+

Maul: Shadow Lord and Visions: The Ninth Jedi will both debut as animated series on Disney+

This is the fourth time in 2026 that Star Wars #1 made the list

Avengers, The #1

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Avengers, The #1

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Low

$1.8K

Mid

$5.7K

High

$21K

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Key Facts

1st team appearance and origin of the Avengers: Hulk, Iron Man, Wasp, Thor, Ant-Man

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

4.0 sold for $3,904 vs the average $3,375 (+16%)

3.5 sold for $3,000 vs the average $2,640 (+14%)

2.5 sold for $2,750 vs the average $2,177 (+26%)

1.0 sold for $1,470 vs the average $1,292 (+14%)

This is the first time Avengers # 1qualified on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10 in 2026

Key Facts

1st team appearance and origin of the Avengers: Hulk, Iron Man, Wasp, Thor, Ant-Man

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

4.0 sold for $3,904 vs the average $3,375 (+16%)

3.5 sold for $3,000 vs the average $2,640 (+14%)

2.5 sold for $2,750 vs the average $2,177 (+26%)

1.0 sold for $1,470 vs the average $1,292 (+14%)

This is the first time Avengers # 1qualified on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10 in 2026

Giant-Size X-Men #1

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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Giant-Size X-Men #1

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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Low

$350

Mid

$1.1K

High

$3.4K

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Key Facts

1st appearance of the new X-Men: Storm (1st), Nightcrawler (1st), Colossus (1st), Thunderbird (1st), Wolverine (3rd)

Many resources label this the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk #182 a second cameo

1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin as a child, later becomes Magik

Introduction of Krakoa, the Living Island

First use of the sound effect 'snikt' associated with Wolverine's claws

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.6 sold for $13,420 vs the average $9,418 (+42%)

9.4 sold for $5,700 vs the average $5,544 (+3%)

9.2 sold for $4,650 vs the average $4,169 (+12%)

9.0 sold for $4,350 vs the average $3,805 (+14%)

7.0 sold for $2,250 vs the average $2,102 (+7%)

2.5 sold for $999 vs the average $959 (+4%)

This is the fourth week in 2026 that GSX #1 ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

Key Facts

1st appearance of the new X-Men: Storm (1st), Nightcrawler (1st), Colossus (1st), Thunderbird (1st), Wolverine (3rd)

Many resources label this the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk #182 a second cameo

1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin as a child, later becomes Magik

Introduction of Krakoa, the Living Island

First use of the sound effect 'snikt' associated with Wolverine's claws

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.6 sold for $13,420 vs the average $9,418 (+42%)

9.4 sold for $5,700 vs the average $5,544 (+3%)

9.2 sold for $4,650 vs the average $4,169 (+12%)

9.0 sold for $4,350 vs the average $3,805 (+14%)

7.0 sold for $2,250 vs the average $2,102 (+7%)

2.5 sold for $999 vs the average $959 (+4%)

This is the fourth week in 2026 that GSX #1 ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

Incredible Hulk #181

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Incredible Hulk #181

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Low

$900

Mid

$2.2K

High

$8.1K

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Key Facts

1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180

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

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $4,950 vs the average $4,771 (+4%)

8.0 sold for $4,500 vs the average $4,218 (+7%)

7.0 sold for $3,400 vs the average $3,318 (+2%)

6.0 sold for $2,780 vs the average $2,675 (+4%)

3 copies outsold the 12 month average

5.5 sold for $2,600 vs the average $2,540 (+2%)

5.0 sold for $2,600 vs the average $2,428 (+7%)

4.5 sold for $2,300 vs the average $2,111 (+9%)

4.0 sold for $2,032 vs the average $1,993 (+2%)

3.0 sold for $1,708 vs the average $1,690 (+1%)

2.0 sold for $1,995 vs the average $1,420 (+40%)

1.5 sold for $1,500 vs the average $1,171 (+28%)

This is the fourth week in 2026 that Wolverine’s introduction has ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

The most common grade is 7.5, with 1,628 copies out of a total 19,649 graded

There are 166 copies graded 9.8, accounting for less than 1% of all graded copies

9.8 remains the highest grade for this issue

Only one 9.8 has sold so far this year, fetching $56,120

Prior to that, the last recorded 9.8 sale was in November for $72,000

The following data shows the average annual sale price for a 9.8.

2003: $18,500 (2 sales)

2004: $22,500 (1 sale)

2006: $16,550 (2 sales)

2007: $18,000 (2 sales)

2008: $20,670 (3 sales)

2009: $18,400 (9 sales)

2010: $15,200 (5 sales)

2011: $13,500 (1 sale)

2012: $11,000 (6 sales)

2013: $9,400 (13 sales)

2014: $11,000 (15 sales)

2015: $12,200 (9 sales)

2016: $12,400 (5 sales)

2017: $18,500 (8 sales)

2018: $28,000 (9 sales)

2019: $34,400 (4 sales)

2020: $41,200 (4 sales)

2021: $69,000 (4 sales)

2022: $99,000 (7 sales)

2023: $68,000 (5 sales)

2024: $72,000 (2 sales)

2025: $64,100 (7 sales)

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180

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

Hot 10 Week 9

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $4,950 vs the average $4,771 (+4%)

8.0 sold for $4,500 vs the average $4,218 (+7%)

7.0 sold for $3,400 vs the average $3,318 (+2%)

6.0 sold for $2,780 vs the average $2,675 (+4%)

3 copies outsold the 12 month average

5.5 sold for $2,600 vs the average $2,540 (+2%)

5.0 sold for $2,600 vs the average $2,428 (+7%)

4.5 sold for $2,300 vs the average $2,111 (+9%)

4.0 sold for $2,032 vs the average $1,993 (+2%)

3.0 sold for $1,708 vs the average $1,690 (+1%)

2.0 sold for $1,995 vs the average $1,420 (+40%)

1.5 sold for $1,500 vs the average $1,171 (+28%)

This is the fourth week in 2026 that Wolverine’s introduction has ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

The most common grade is 7.5, with 1,628 copies out of a total 19,649 graded

There are 166 copies graded 9.8, accounting for less than 1% of all graded copies

9.8 remains the highest grade for this issue

Only one 9.8 has sold so far this year, fetching $56,120

Prior to that, the last recorded 9.8 sale was in November for $72,000

The following data shows the average annual sale price for a 9.8.

2003: $18,500 (2 sales)

2004: $22,500 (1 sale)

2006: $16,550 (2 sales)

2007: $18,000 (2 sales)

2008: $20,670 (3 sales)

2009: $18,400 (9 sales)

2010: $15,200 (5 sales)

2011: $13,500 (1 sale)

2012: $11,000 (6 sales)

2013: $9,400 (13 sales)

2014: $11,000 (15 sales)

2015: $12,200 (9 sales)

2016: $12,400 (5 sales)

2017: $18,500 (8 sales)

2018: $28,000 (9 sales)

2019: $34,400 (4 sales)

2020: $41,200 (4 sales)

2021: $69,000 (4 sales)

2022: $99,000 (7 sales)

2023: $68,000 (5 sales)

2024: $72,000 (2 sales)

2025: $64,100 (7 sales)