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The Clutching Hand #1
Non-Key

ACG ⋅ 1954

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The Clutching Hand #1
 
Low
$65
Mid
$195
High
$655
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $750 [$73 in 2010] +927%

The Comics Code Authority took effect in January 1955, 4 months after this issue was published

Alter Ego #21

TwoMorrows ⋅ 2003

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Alter Ego #21
 
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$10
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$30
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$100
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Cover art by Dave Stevens

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $400 [$75 in 2012] +433%

The CGC Census reports sixteen copies in 9.6, and four higher

Batman #33
Non-Key

Combo Pack ⋅ DC ⋅ 2014

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Batman #33
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$6
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $1,000 [$203 in 2023] +393%

There are 5 copies graded 9.8, 2 graded 9.6 and 3 graded 9.2

Ungraded copies sell for under $10

Spawn #97

Image ⋅ 2000

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Spawn #97
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15
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Key Facts

Cover art by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.9 sold for $1,050 [$300 in 2019] +250%

This is the lone, highest graded copy on the CGC Census

Captain America Comics #47
Non-Key

Marvel ⋅ 1945

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Captain America Comics #47
 
Low
$640
Mid
$1.9k
High
$6.4k
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Key Facts

Final World War II Nazi Germany cover in the Captain America Comics run which was a hallmark of the series that began four years earlier with the publication of the first issue

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $7,500 [$2,550 in 2013] +194%

Pep Comics #125
Non-Key

Archie ⋅ 1958

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Pep Comics #125
 
Low
$95
Mid
$285
High
$955
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $2,040 [$700 in Oct] +191%

Detective Comics #1000

Store Exclusive ⋅ DC ⋅ 2019

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Detective Comics #1000
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$55
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Key Facts

Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.9 sold for $390 [$150 in 2020] +160%

Hot Wheels #1

DC ⋅ 1970

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Hot Wheels #1
 
Low
$35
Mid
$100
High
$350
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Key Facts

Premiere issue of a six-issue series based off of the ABC television cartoon

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $350 [$137 in 2024] +155%

Doomsday +1 #4
Non-Key

Charlton ⋅ 1976

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Doomsday +1 #4
 
Low
$8
Mid
$20
High
$65
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $325 [$132 in 2020] +146%

The CGC Census reports seven copies in 9.8, and none higher

We are beginning to see Charlton books on the Runners Up list with increased regularity

Absolute Batman #1

DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1
 
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$15
Mid
$50
High
$150
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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

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $236 [$100 in Nov] +136%

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219

Dell ⋅ 1987

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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15
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Key Facts

First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa

Nominated for a Harvey Award

Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $350 [$150 in Mar] +133%

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $150 [No Previous Data]

Mystic #17

Atlas ⋅ 1953

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Mystic #17
 
Low
$60
Mid
$180
High
$600
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the son of Dracula, published by Atlas prior to the company being renamed Marvel

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $375 [$174 in 2022] +116%

The Outer Limits #5
Non-Key

Dell ⋅ 1965

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The Outer Limits #5
 
Low
$10
Mid
$30
High
$100
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $372 [$175 in 2015] +113%

Cerebus the Aardvark #1

Counterfeit ⋅ Aardvark-Vanaheim ⋅ 1977

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Cerebus the Aardvark #1
 
Low
$35
Mid
$90
High
$350
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Key Facts

Counterfeit edition - tap cover and view additional images to identify which is real and which is fake

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $855 [$411 in 2019] +108%

Superman #32

DC ⋅ 1945

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Superman #32
 
Low
$400
Mid
$1.2k
High
$4k
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Key Facts

Iconic cover art by Wayne Boring

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.5 sold for $1,296 [$654 in 2021] +98%

Transformers, The #80

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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Transformers, The #80
 
Low
$4
Mid
$12
High
$40
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Key Facts

Final issue

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $825 [$436 in Mar] +89%

Absolute Batman Annual 2025 #1

DC ⋅ 2025

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Absolute Batman Annual 2025 #1
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20
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Key Facts

Origin of the Absolute Batmobile

Controversial story with Batman fighting white supremacists

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $355 [$188 in Dec] +89%

This week three copies surpassed the previous record high of $188 set just last month

Doctor Strange #1
Non-Key

International ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Doctor Strange #1
 
Low
$10
Mid
$30
High
$100
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Key Facts

Italian edition, published by Panini

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $350 [$192 in 2022] +82%

Superman #5

DC ⋅ 1940

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Superman #5
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k
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Key Facts

Lex Luthor appears with grey hair

Debut of Superman's photographic memory

First mention of Superman's suit being indestructible

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

1.8 sold for $1,785 [$1,020 in Aug] +75%

Harley Quinn: Black, White, Redder #3

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2023

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Harley Quinn: Black, White, Redder #3
 
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$10
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$30
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$100
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Variant cover art by Sanford Greene

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $465 [$268 in Mar] +74%

Punisher #1

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Punisher #1
 
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$10
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$30
High
$100
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Variant cover art by Neal Adams

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $520 [$300 in 2020] +73%

Brave and the Bold, The #63

DC ⋅ 1966

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Brave and the Bold, The #63
 
Low
$10
Mid
$35
High
$110
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Key Facts

First team-up of Supergirl and Wonder Woman

First DC comic to headline two female superheroes

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $675 [$396 in 2023] +70%

Uncanny Tales #17
Non-Key

Atlas ⋅ 1954

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Uncanny Tales #17
 
Low
$180
Mid
$540
High
$1.8k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $400 [$238 in 2015] +68%

Incredible Hulk #347

Marvel ⋅ 1988

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Incredible Hulk #347
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Hulk personality known as Joe Fixit

1st appearance of Marlo Chandler, wife of Rick Jones who later becomes the second Harpy

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $646 [$395 in Sep] +64%

Batman #102
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1956

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Batman #102
 
Low
$50
Mid
$145
High
$475
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $552 [$340 in 2023] +62%

Adventure Comics #71

DC ⋅ 1942

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Adventure Comics #71
 
Low
$215
Mid
$645
High
$2.4k
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Key Facts

Jimmy Martin becomes Hourman's Sidekick

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

INCOMPLETE 1.0 sold for $390 [$242 in Jun] +61%

The Witching Hour #13

DC ⋅ 1971

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The Witching Hour #13
 
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$10
Mid
$30
High
$100
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Key Facts

Cover art by Neal Adams

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.2 sold for $399 [$255 in 2023] +56%

Wizard Ace Edition #9
Non-Key

Wizard ⋅ 1995

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Wizard Ace Edition #9
 
Low
$20
Mid
$50
High
$100
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $350 [$225 in 2023] +56%

Warren Special Edition: The Lord of the Rings

Warren ⋅ 1979

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Warren Special Edition: The Lord of the Rings
 
Low
$15
Mid
$50
High
$150
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Key Facts

38-page adaptation of The Lord of the Rings using still from the 1978 animated film

Additional pages include character profiles and a biography of J.R.R. Tolkien

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $580 [$379 in 2024] +53%

Key Comics #1
Non-Key

Consolidated Magazines ⋅ 1944

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Key Comics #1
 
Low
$80
Mid
$235
High
$780
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.0 sold for $399 [$263 in 2017] +52%

Maxx, The #35

Image ⋅ 1998

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Maxx, The #35
 
Low
$5
Mid
$18
High
$65
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Key Facts

Final issue

Copies ordered by retailers: 25,908

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $395 [$266 in 2024] +48%

World's Best Comics #1

DC ⋅ 1941

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World's Best Comics #1
 
Low
$1.4k
Mid
$4k
High
$16k
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Key Facts

Cover appearance of Superman, Batman and Robin

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

2.0 sold for $2,600 [$1,755 in 2024] +48%

Detective Comics #99
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1945

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Detective Comics #99
 
Low
$170
Mid
$510
High
$1.7k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $1,200 [$820 in 2020] +46%

Absolute Batman #1
Non-Key

Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1
 
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$5
Mid
$15
High
$70
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $130 [$90 in Nov] +44%

4Most #1
Non-Key

Novelty ⋅ 1942

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4Most #1
 
Low
$35
Mid
$100
High
$325
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $1,094 [$780 in 2018] +40%

Beginning of Dick Cole, the Target, and the Cadet stories - origins retold

Detective Comics #124
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1947

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Detective Comics #124
 
Price Trend
Low
$160
Mid
$480
High
$1.6k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Bob Kane featuring the Joker

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $1,050 [$750 in Aug] +40%

Absolute Batman #1
Non-Key

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1
 
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$8
Mid
$20
High
$80
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $290 [$210 in Dec] +38%

9.6 sold for $158 [$145 in Nov] +9%

9.4 sold for $110 [No Previous Data]

Mad #30

EC ⋅ 1956

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Mad #30
 
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$50
Mid
$150
High
$500
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Key Facts

1st full cover appearance of Alfred E Neuman on the cover of MAD Magazine

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $614 [$450 in May] +36%

Diary Secrets #29

St. John ⋅ 1955

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Diary Secrets #29
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Matt Baker

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.0 sold for $1,100 [$815 in Jun] +35%

Pep Comics #130
Non-Key

Archie ⋅ 1958

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Pep Comics #130
 
Low
$30
Mid
$90
High
$300
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $408 [$304 in 2020] +34%

Invincible #84

Image ⋅ 2011

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Invincible #84
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$60
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Key Facts

Black cover, harder to find in NM condition

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $600 [$461 in Aug] +30%

Absolute Batman #1
Non-Key

1:50 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1
 
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Low
$8
Mid
$20
High
$80
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $185 [$145 in Dec] +28%

Incredible Hulk #182

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Incredible Hulk #182
 
Low
$20
Mid
$80
High
$200
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Key Facts

2nd appearance of Wolverine

Many sources cite this as a cameo appearance of Wolverine and Giant-Size X-Men #1 as a 2nd full appearance

1st appearance of Hammer and Anvil

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

MARK JEWELERS INSERT 6.5 sold for $350 [$275 in 2024] +27%

For value context, in November a standard 6.5 Newsstand sold for $115

Invincible Returns #1

1:10 ⋅ Image ⋅ 2010

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Invincible Returns #1
 
Low
$75
Mid
$150
High
$750
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Key Facts

One-shot published between issues #70 and #71 that summarized the Invincible series

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $1,650 [$1,300 in Jul] +27%

9.6 sold for $1,600 [$1,300 in Jul] +23%

Black Cat Comics #47
Non-Key

Harvey ⋅ 1953

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Black Cat Comics #47
 
Low
$110
Mid
$330
High
$1.1k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $1,048 [$840 in Jul] +25%

Absolute Batman #1

Foil ⋅ DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$8
High
$20
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Key Facts

Variant cover art by Jim Lee

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $185 [$150 in Dec] +23%

Brave and the Bold, The #53
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1964

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Brave and the Bold, The #53
 
Low
$10
Mid
$35
High
$110
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.2 sold for $369 [$300 in 2021] +23%

Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Black Cat #1

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Black Cat #1
 
Low
$80
Mid
$215
High
$750
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Key Facts

Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $1,400 [$1,150 in 2023] +22%

Strange Tales #103

Marvel ⋅ 1962

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Strange Tales #103
 
Low
$50
Mid
$150
High
$515
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Zemu

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $699 [$575 in 2020] +22%

Batman #237

DC ⋅ 1971

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Batman #237
 
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$20
Mid
$80
High
$200
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Reaper, a Holocaust survivor obsessed with avenging the deaths of his family

Iconic horror cover and story concept inspired by Bernie Wrightson and Harlan Ellison

Cameo appearances by Marvel characters including Havok, Thor, Spider-Man and Captain America, as people in Halloween costumes

Real life comic creators drawn into the story: Bernie Wrightson, Gerry Conway and Alan Weiss

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $575 [$481 in 2024] +20%

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