Hot 10

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Uncanny X-Men #221

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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Low

Mid

$15

High

$75

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Key Facts

1st full appearance of Mr. Sinister

[July 2022 - Mr. Sinister rumored to be a villain in the X-Men reboot]

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $200 vs the average $192 (+4%)

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $650 vs the average $599 (+9%)

9.6 sold for $100 vs the average $90 (+11%)

9.4 sold for $75 vs the average $71 (+6%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $108 vs the average $89 (+21%)

9.0 sold for $61 vs the average $51 (+20%)

A 6.5 sale of $81 established a new record over the previous $67 high from 2021 by +21%

This marks the first time in 2025 that Mr. Sinister's introduction has appeared on the list, amid rumors that the villain—previously only seen in animated shows—will be the main antagonist in the upcoming X-Men reboot

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Mr. Sinister

[July 2022 - Mr. Sinister rumored to be a villain in the X-Men reboot]

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $200 vs the average $192 (+4%)

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $650 vs the average $599 (+9%)

9.6 sold for $100 vs the average $90 (+11%)

9.4 sold for $75 vs the average $71 (+6%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $108 vs the average $89 (+21%)

9.0 sold for $61 vs the average $51 (+20%)

A 6.5 sale of $81 established a new record over the previous $67 high from 2021 by +21%

This marks the first time in 2025 that Mr. Sinister's introduction has appeared on the list, amid rumors that the villain—previously only seen in animated shows—will be the main antagonist in the upcoming X-Men reboot

Doctor Strange #1

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Low

$15

Mid

$50

High

$150

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Key Facts

First solo titled series, officially - the earlier Doctor Strange title was renamed from Strange Tales and continued numbering with issue #169

1st appearance of Silver Dagger, a Cardinal who practiced black magic

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,260 vs the average $1,117 (+13%)

9.6 sold for $400 vs the average $379 (+6%)

9.0 sold for $190 vs the average $167 (+14%)

8.5 sold for $200 vs the average $135 (+48%)

7.0 sold for $120 vs the average $97 (+24%)

Although a few copies sold for over $3,000 during the peak of the secondary market boom, 9.8s have held steady in value over the past decade—though this week’s sale marks the highest since January

Key Facts

First solo titled series, officially - the earlier Doctor Strange title was renamed from Strange Tales and continued numbering with issue #169

1st appearance of Silver Dagger, a Cardinal who practiced black magic

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,260 vs the average $1,117 (+13%)

9.6 sold for $400 vs the average $379 (+6%)

9.0 sold for $190 vs the average $167 (+14%)

8.5 sold for $200 vs the average $135 (+48%)

7.0 sold for $120 vs the average $97 (+24%)

Although a few copies sold for over $3,000 during the peak of the secondary market boom, 9.8s have held steady in value over the past decade—though this week’s sale marks the highest since January

Iron Man #55

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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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 25

🏅#8 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 $828 (+3%)

8.0 sold for $776 vs the average $694 (+12%)

7.0 sold for $600 vs the average $572 (+5%)

6.0 sold for $478 vs the average $459 (+4%)

4.5 sold for $407 vs the average $344 (+18%)

4.0 sold for $350 vs the average $327 (+7%)

The first appearance of Thanos has gradually dropped to a more accessible price point throughout 2024 and 2025, drawing renewed interest from buyers

Once a low-tier key issue, Iron Man #55 became a blue-chip contender after Thanos was introduced as the main villain in the MCU's Phase 3

Prior to mid-2012, 8.5-graded copies struggled to break the $300 mark

Following the release of The Avengers in 2012, values quickly doubled

By 2018, as Thanos became a household name, collectors were lucky to find an 8.5 for under $1,000—a far cry from its earlier prices

That’s no longer the case

The last 8.5 to break the $1,000 mark sold in June 2023, but prices still hold strong at more than double pre-2012 levels

As for high grades, only one 9.8 has sold so far in 2025, fetching $6,600

That grade appears to be holding steady in the $6,000 range—also more than twice its value in 2012

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 25

🏅#8 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 $828 (+3%)

8.0 sold for $776 vs the average $694 (+12%)

7.0 sold for $600 vs the average $572 (+5%)

6.0 sold for $478 vs the average $459 (+4%)

4.5 sold for $407 vs the average $344 (+18%)

4.0 sold for $350 vs the average $327 (+7%)

The first appearance of Thanos has gradually dropped to a more accessible price point throughout 2024 and 2025, drawing renewed interest from buyers

Once a low-tier key issue, Iron Man #55 became a blue-chip contender after Thanos was introduced as the main villain in the MCU's Phase 3

Prior to mid-2012, 8.5-graded copies struggled to break the $300 mark

Following the release of The Avengers in 2012, values quickly doubled

By 2018, as Thanos became a household name, collectors were lucky to find an 8.5 for under $1,000—a far cry from its earlier prices

That’s no longer the case

The last 8.5 to break the $1,000 mark sold in June 2023, but prices still hold strong at more than double pre-2012 levels

As for high grades, only one 9.8 has sold so far in 2025, fetching $6,600

That grade appears to be holding steady in the $6,000 range—also more than twice its value in 2012

Fantastic Four #49

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Low

$200

Mid

$800

High

$2k

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Key Facts

1st full appearance of Galactus

1st cover and 2nd appearance of the Silver Surfer

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

9.0 sold for $4,950 vs the average $4,476 (+11%)

7.0 sold for $1,225 vs the average $1,198 (+2%)

5.0 sold for $680 vs the average $573 (+19%)

4.5 sold for $540 vs the average $511 (+6%)

3.5 sold for $610 vs the average $402 (+52%)

2.5 sold for $339 vs the average $321 (+6%)

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Galactus

1st cover and 2nd appearance of the Silver Surfer

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

9.0 sold for $4,950 vs the average $4,476 (+11%)

7.0 sold for $1,225 vs the average $1,198 (+2%)

5.0 sold for $680 vs the average $573 (+19%)

4.5 sold for $540 vs the average $511 (+6%)

3.5 sold for $610 vs the average $402 (+52%)

2.5 sold for $339 vs the average $321 (+6%)

Amazing Spider-Man #31

Marvel ⋅ 1965

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Low

$150

Mid

$650

High

$1.9k

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Key Facts

1st appearance of Gwen Stacy

1st appearance of Harry Osborn

1st appearance of Miles Warren, later becomes the Jackal

First time Doctor Octopus is referred to as the Master Planner

First use of the word 'Thwip' when activating Spider-Man's web-shooters

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $2,280 vs the average $1,443 (+58%

8.0 sold for $1,500 vs the average $1,448 (+4%)

7.0 sold for $719 vs the average $716 (+0%)

6.0 sold for $540 vs the average $501 (+8%)

5.0 sold for $470 vs the average $372 (+26%)

4.5 sold for $350 vs the average $321 (+9%)

2.5 sold for $190 vs the average $174 (+9%)

Key Facts

1st appearance of Gwen Stacy

1st appearance of Harry Osborn

1st appearance of Miles Warren, later becomes the Jackal

First time Doctor Octopus is referred to as the Master Planner

First use of the word 'Thwip' when activating Spider-Man's web-shooters

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $2,280 vs the average $1,443 (+58%

8.0 sold for $1,500 vs the average $1,448 (+4%)

7.0 sold for $719 vs the average $716 (+0%)

6.0 sold for $540 vs the average $501 (+8%)

5.0 sold for $470 vs the average $372 (+26%)

4.5 sold for $350 vs the average $321 (+9%)

2.5 sold for $190 vs the average $174 (+9%)

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 25

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $3,015 vs the average $2,888 (+4%)

9.0 sold for $2,880 vs the average $2,521 (+14%)

8.5 sold for $2,200 vs the average $2,000 (+10%)

7.0 sold for $1,390 vs the average $1,324 (+5%)

6.5 sold for $1,399 vs the average $1,150 (+22%)

3 copies outsold the average

5.5 sold for $1,045 vs the average $944 (+11%)

3.0 sold for $800 vs the average $653 (+23%)

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Punisher

1st appearance of the Jackal

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $3,015 vs the average $2,888 (+4%)

9.0 sold for $2,880 vs the average $2,521 (+14%)

8.5 sold for $2,200 vs the average $2,000 (+10%)

7.0 sold for $1,390 vs the average $1,324 (+5%)

6.5 sold for $1,399 vs the average $1,150 (+22%)

3 copies outsold the average

5.5 sold for $1,045 vs the average $944 (+11%)

3.0 sold for $800 vs the average $653 (+23%)

Amazing Spider-Man #361

Marvel ⋅ 1992

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Low

$10

Mid

$30

High

$100

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Key Facts

1st full appearance of Carnage, spawned from the extraterrestrial parasite known as the Venom symbiote

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $325 vs the average $314 (+4%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.6 sold for $236 vs the average $138 (+71%)

3 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $165 vs the average $159 (+4%)

9.4 sold for $120 vs the average $108 (+11%)

AUSTRALIAN EDITION 9.4 sold for $580 vs the average $386 (+50%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $130 vs the average $116 (+12%)

SECOND PRINTING 9.4 sold for $105 vs the average $81 (+30%)

NEWSSTAND 9.2 sold for $109 vs the average $103 (+6%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $87 vs the average $73 (+19%)

6.0 sold for $102 vs the average $81 (+26%)

This is one of several issues that saw frequent appearances on the Hot 10 during the 2021–2022 boom but has since quietly declined in value on the secondary market

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Carnage, spawned from the extraterrestrial parasite known as the Venom symbiote

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $325 vs the average $314 (+4%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.6 sold for $236 vs the average $138 (+71%)

3 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $165 vs the average $159 (+4%)

9.4 sold for $120 vs the average $108 (+11%)

AUSTRALIAN EDITION 9.4 sold for $580 vs the average $386 (+50%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $130 vs the average $116 (+12%)

SECOND PRINTING 9.4 sold for $105 vs the average $81 (+30%)

NEWSSTAND 9.2 sold for $109 vs the average $103 (+6%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $87 vs the average $73 (+19%)

6.0 sold for $102 vs the average $81 (+26%)

This is one of several issues that saw frequent appearances on the Hot 10 during the 2021–2022 boom but has since quietly declined in value on the secondary market

New Mutants #98

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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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 25

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,200 vs the average $1,055 (+14%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.6 sold for $500 vs the average $481 (+4%)

9.4 sold for $480 vs the average $395 (+22%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.2 sold for $373 vs the average $361 (+3%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $337 vs the average $329 (+2%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $270 vs the average $263 (+3%)

7.0 sold for $275 vs the average $255 (+8%)

5.5 sold for $203 vs the average $201 (+1%)

NEWSSTAND 3.5 sold for $150 vs the average $123 (+22%)

After a dominating run throughout 2024, Deadpool’s first appearance finally returns to the Hot 10 this week

The resurgence follows a fresh wave of media buzz after it was announced that Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) will voice the Merc with a Mouth in Marvel’s upcoming Deadpool Virtual Reality video game

In response to the announcement, Ryan Reynolds took to social media with a parody of Harris’s Doogie Howser character—a post that was well-received by fans

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 25

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,200 vs the average $1,055 (+14%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.6 sold for $500 vs the average $481 (+4%)

9.4 sold for $480 vs the average $395 (+22%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.2 sold for $373 vs the average $361 (+3%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $337 vs the average $329 (+2%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $270 vs the average $263 (+3%)

7.0 sold for $275 vs the average $255 (+8%)

5.5 sold for $203 vs the average $201 (+1%)

NEWSSTAND 3.5 sold for $150 vs the average $123 (+22%)

After a dominating run throughout 2024, Deadpool’s first appearance finally returns to the Hot 10 this week

The resurgence follows a fresh wave of media buzz after it was announced that Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) will voice the Merc with a Mouth in Marvel’s upcoming Deadpool Virtual Reality video game

In response to the announcement, Ryan Reynolds took to social media with a parody of Harris’s Doogie Howser character—a post that was well-received by fans

Fantastic Four #48

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Low

$400

Mid

$1.2k

High

$4k

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Key Facts

1st appearance of Silver Surfer

1st cameo appearance of Galactus

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $8,500 vs the average $8,455 (+1%)

8.5 sold for $4,300 vs the average $3,862 (+11%)

7.5 sold for $2,599 vs the average $2,525 (+3%)

6.5 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,715 (+2%)

5.0 sold for $1,100 vs the average $1,098 (+0%)

3.5 sold for $850 vs the average $754 (+13%)

2.0 sold for $561 vs the average $503 (+12%)

Key Facts

1st appearance of Silver Surfer

1st cameo appearance of Galactus

Hot 10 Week 25

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $8,500 vs the average $8,455 (+1%)

8.5 sold for $4,300 vs the average $3,862 (+11%)

7.5 sold for $2,599 vs the average $2,525 (+3%)

6.5 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,715 (+2%)

5.0 sold for $1,100 vs the average $1,098 (+0%)

3.5 sold for $850 vs the average $754 (+13%)

2.0 sold for $561 vs the average $503 (+12%)

Incredible Hulk #181

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Low

$1k

Mid

$4.5k

High

$11k

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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 25

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

9.4 sold for $10,800 vs the average $10,176 (+6%)

9.0 sold for $7,000 vs the average $6,815 (+3%)

8.5 sold for $5,200 vs the average $5,048 (+3%)

7.5 sold for $4,150 vs the average $3,886 (+7%)

5.5 sold for $3,350 vs the average $2,632 (+27%)

5.0 sold for $2,500 vs the average $2,348 (+6%)

4.0 sold for $2,232 vs the average $2,081 (+7%)

2.5 sold for $1,800 vs the average $1,599 (+13%)

Wolverine’s first full appearance captures a spot for the eighth time on the 2025 Key Collector Comics Hot 10, but this is the first time it’s claimed the top position in 2025

Hulk #181 continues to hold strong resale value

Only one 9.8 has sold this year—for $72,000 in April—the same price two 9.8s fetched in 2024

9.8s are now selling for nearly twice as much as they did in 2021, when the average hovered around $42,000

There are 171 CGC 9.8 copies on the census

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 25

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

9.4 sold for $10,800 vs the average $10,176 (+6%)

9.0 sold for $7,000 vs the average $6,815 (+3%)

8.5 sold for $5,200 vs the average $5,048 (+3%)

7.5 sold for $4,150 vs the average $3,886 (+7%)

5.5 sold for $3,350 vs the average $2,632 (+27%)

5.0 sold for $2,500 vs the average $2,348 (+6%)

4.0 sold for $2,232 vs the average $2,081 (+7%)

2.5 sold for $1,800 vs the average $1,599 (+13%)

Wolverine’s first full appearance captures a spot for the eighth time on the 2025 Key Collector Comics Hot 10, but this is the first time it’s claimed the top position in 2025

Hulk #181 continues to hold strong resale value

Only one 9.8 has sold this year—for $72,000 in April—the same price two 9.8s fetched in 2024

9.8s are now selling for nearly twice as much as they did in 2021, when the average hovered around $42,000

There are 171 CGC 9.8 copies on the census

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Uncanny X-Men #221	Marvel	$5	$15	$75
Doctor Strange #1	Marvel	$15	$50	$150
Iron Man #55	Marvel	$135	$480	$1.4k
Fantastic Four #49	Marvel	$200	$800	$2k
Amazing Spider-Man #31	Marvel	$150	$650	$1.9k
Amazing Spider-Man #129	Marvel	$200	$800	$2k
Amazing Spider-Man #361	Marvel	$10	$30	$100
New Mutants #98	Marvel	$40	$120	$400
Fantastic Four #48	Marvel	$400	$1.2k	$4k
Incredible Hulk #181	Marvel	$1k	$4.5k	$11k

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