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Wonder Comics #17
Non-Key

Nedor ⋅ 1948

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Wonder Comics #17
 
Low
$130
Mid
$390
High
$1.3k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg featuring Tara

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $1,500 [$1,240 in 2023] +21%

Journey Into Mystery #109

Marvel ⋅ 1964

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Journey Into Mystery #109
 
Low
$55
Mid
$160
High
$550
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Key Facts

First Magneto appearance outside of an X-Men comic

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $500 [$415 in 2023] +20%

Invincible #7

Image ⋅ 2003

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Invincible #7
 
Price Trend
Low
$10
Mid
$35
High
$115
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Bi-Plane

1st appearance of Kursk

1st team appearance and death of the Guardians of the Globe: Immortal (later resurrected), Darkwing, Martian Man, Red Rush, Aquarus, Green Ghost, War Woman

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,091

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $300 [$250 in 2023] +20%

9.2 sold for $200 [$130 in 2023] +54%

Danger Girl / G.I. Joe #2

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2012

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Danger Girl / G.I. Joe #2
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30
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Key Facts

Variant sketch cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $475 [$399 in 2024] +19%

All-Flash #6
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1942

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All-Flash #6
 
Low
$95
Mid
$290
High
$965
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Key Facts

Full page advertisement of Wonder Woman #1 - on sale after Wonder Woman #1

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $475 [$400 in 2012] +19%

Adventure Comics #346

DC ⋅ 1966

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Adventure Comics #346
 
Low
$45
Mid
$175
High
$450
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Key Facts

First written work in comics by Jim Shooter, revealed in the letters page of Adventure Comics #349 that 'One of Us Is a Traitor' was written by a 14-year-old Jim Shooter

1st appearance of Ferro Lad

1st appearance of Karate Kid

1st appearance of Princess Projectra

1st appearance of Warlord Garlak

1st appearance of Nemesis Kid

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $138 [$118 in 2024] +17%

This week Shooter died at the age of 73 after a battle with esophageal cancer

Shooter was Marvel's Editor in Chief from 1978-87 and oversaw the publishing of thousands of Copper Age stories including Secret Wars, Frank Miller's Daredevil, and Claremont and Byrne's run on Uncanny X-Men

House of Secrets #1

DC ⋅ 1956

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House of Secrets #1
 
Low
$200
Mid
$800
High
$2k
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Key Facts

Premiere issue of a horror and science fiction series that introduced Swamp Thing in issue #92

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $500 [$428 in 2021] +17%

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #126

Marvel ⋅ 1992

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #126
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15
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Key Facts

Cover appearance of Firefly

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $350 [$300 in 2022] +17%

Adventure Comics #42

DC ⋅ 1939

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Adventure Comics #42
 
Low
$1.2k
Mid
$3.4k
High
$10k
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Key Facts

2nd cover appearance of the Sandman

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

1.8 sold for $2,000 [$1,725 in 2022] +16%

Green Lantern #7

DC ⋅ 1961

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Green Lantern #7
 
Low
$340
Mid
$1.5k
High
$3.7k
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Sinestro, known as the greatest of all Green Lanterns until it was discovered he used the power ring to enslave the sector he was charged to protect

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $3,325 [$2,880 in 2024] +15%

The CGC Census reports 25 copies in 8.5, and 29 graded higher

Amazing Adventure Funnies #1
Non-Key

Centaur ⋅ 1940

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Amazing Adventure Funnies #1
 
Low
$690
Mid
$2.1k
High
$6.9k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $1,080 [$950 in 2019] +14%

Invincible #1

Image ⋅ 2003

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Invincible #1
 
Low
$100
Mid
$300
High
$1.1k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Invincible

1st appearance of Omni-Man, the father of Invincible

1st appearance of Deborah Grayson, the mother of Invincible

1st appearance of Titan

1st appearance of William Clockwell, Invincible's best friend

1st appearance of David Hiles, a physics teacher

1st cameo appearance of Atom Eve

1st cameo appearance of Science Dog, on a comic cover being read by Mark

Copies ordered by retailers: 10,800

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $949 [$838 in Mar] +13%

Tales of Suspense #24

Marvel ⋅ 1961

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Tales of Suspense #24
 
Low
$45
Mid
$130
High
$410
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Insect Man

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $565 [$500 in 2021] +13%

House of Mystery #174

DC ⋅ 1968

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House of Mystery #174
 
Low
$40
Mid
$12
High
$400
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Key Facts

Format changes from superhero to horror

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $599 [$535 in Dec] +12%

Star Wars #1

Whitman ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Star Wars #1
 
Low
$4
Mid
$12
High
$45
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Key Facts

Reprint of Star Wars #1 (1977), indicated by the word 'REPRINT' in the upper left corner box

Distributed in $0.99 polybagged multipacks

Labeled by CGC as REPRINT/Multi-Pack Edition

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

REPRINT / MULTI-PACK 8.5 sold for $160 [$143 in 2024] +12%

Worlds of Fear #10

Fawcett ⋅ 1953

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Worlds of Fear #10
 
Low
$1.1k
Mid
$3.2k
High
$10.5k
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Key Facts

Eye injury cover, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $2,040 [$1,850 in 2020] +10%

Amazing Spider-Man #109
Non-Key

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Amazing Spider-Man #109
 
Low
$8
Mid
$25
High
$80
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $6,050 [$5,520 in 2022] +10%

The CGC Census reports 21 copies in 9.8, and none graded higher

Diary Secrets #15
Non-Key

St. John ⋅ 1952

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Diary Secrets #15
 
Low
$470
Mid
$1.4k
High
$4.7k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $1,100 [$1,020 in Sep] +8%

Superman #18

DC ⋅ 1942

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Superman #18
 
Low
$500
Mid
$1.5k
High
$5.5k
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Key Facts

Advertisement for Wonder Woman #1, published prior to the issue's release

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $2,200 [$2,040 in Jan] +8%

Green Lantern #16

DC ⋅ 1962

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Green Lantern #16
 
Low
$80
Mid
$200
High
$850
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Star Sapphire, Carol Ferris

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $6,600 [$6,300 in 2023] +5%

West Coast Avengers #7

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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West Coast Avengers #7
 
Low
$12
Mid
$40
High
$125
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Jeff the Land Shark, the pet of Gwenpool

Copies ordered by retailers: 14,439

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $515 [$500 in Apr] +3%

9.8 sold for $505 [$500 in Apr] +1%

8.0 sold for $123 [No Previous Data]

Superman #57
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1948

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Superman #57
 
Low
$160
Mid
$480
High
$1.6k
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Key Facts

Cover appearance of Lois Lane as Superwoman

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $510 [$500 in 2019] +2%

PGS 13-18 MISSING / INCOMPLETE 0.5 sold for $250 [No Previous Data]

World's Finest Comics #30

DC ⋅ 1947

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World's Finest Comics #30
 
Low
$90
Mid
$270
High
$980
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Penny Plunderer and the giant penny that appears as a trophy in the Batcave

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $425 [$417 in 2023] +2%

Ace Comics #11

King Features ⋅ 1938

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Ace Comics #11
 
Low
$985
Mid
$3.5k
High
$9.8k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of The Phantom, Kit Walker, in a standard comic book

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $7,200 [No Previous Data]

Detective Comics #156

DC ⋅ 1950

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Detective Comics #156
 
Low
$475
Mid
$1.6k
High
$4.8k
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Key Facts

Debut of a new Bat-Mobile, classic design

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $3,600 [No Previous Data]

New Funnies #65

Dell ⋅ 1942

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New Funnies #65
 
Price Trend
Low
$180
Mid
$600
High
$1.8k
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Key Facts

Retitled The New Funnies, formerly The Funnies

2nd appearance of Woody Woodpecker

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $3,360 [No Previous Data]

Mystery In Space #69

DC ⋅ 1961

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Mystery In Space #69
 
Low
$15
Mid
$50
High
$255
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Mailbag

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $3,120 [No Previous Data]

7.5 sold for $150 [$115 in 2012] +30%

Foxhole #2

Mainline ⋅ 1954

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Foxhole #2
 
Low
$550
Mid
$1.6k
High
$5.5k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Jack Kirby

Features stories by veterans of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps adapted into comics

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $2,880 [No Previous Data]

Life with Archie #2
Non-Key

Archie ⋅ 1959

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Life with Archie #2
 
Low
$180
Mid
$540
High
$1.8k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $2,160 [No Previous Data]

Foxhole #4

Mainline ⋅ 1955

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Foxhole #4
 
Low
$320
Mid
$925
High
$3.2k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Jack Kirby

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.5 sold for $2,040 [No Previous Data]

Haunt of Fear #7

EC ⋅ 1951

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Haunt of Fear #7
 
Low
$90
Mid
$315
High
$950
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Key Facts

Published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.2 sold for $2,040 [No Previous Data]

Mystery In Space #55

DC ⋅ 1959

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Mystery In Space #55
 
Low
$35
Mid
$110
High
$620
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Key Facts

Third ongoing Adam Strange story in title

Gray tone cover art

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $2,040 [No Previous Data]

El Sorprendente Hombre Arana #176

Editora de Periodicos La Prensa ⋅ 1973

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El Sorprendente Hombre Arana #176
 
Low
$90
Mid
$300
High
$900
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Key Facts

Written, illustrated and distributed in Mexico

Original story that diverts from the U.S. Spider-Man storyline

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $1,750 [No Previous Data]

Startling Comics #43
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1947

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Startling Comics #43
 
Low
$140
Mid
$420
High
$1.4k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

DOUBLE COVER 8.0 sold for $1,650 [No Previous Data]

Amazing Spider-Man #129

Mark Jewelers ⋅ 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

4-page interior Mark Jewelers advertisement, printed on paper stock and bound into the centerfold

Distributed to stores near military bases or on-site

Approximately only 5% of the print run included these advertisements

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

MARK JEWELERS INSERT 4.5 sold for $1,582 [No Previous Data]

For value context, this month a standard Newsstand 4.5 sold for $995

Silver Surfer #50

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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Silver Surfer #50
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$5
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Key Facts

First foil-embossed comic cover

Printing errors where the foil is missing can command a higher value

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

PRINTED WITHOUT SILVER FOIL 9.6 sold for $1,500 [No Previous Data]

Startling Comics #46
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1947

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Startling Comics #46
 
Low
$340
Mid
$1k
High
$3.4k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $1,020 [No Previous Data]

Smash Comics #14

Quality ⋅ 1940

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Smash Comics #14
 
Low
$515
Mid
$1.4k
High
$4.8k
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of The Ray

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $900 [No Previous Data]

For value context, in February a 5.0 sold for $1560

Brave and the Bold, The #28

DC ⋅ 1960

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Brave and the Bold, The #28
 
Low
$2.2k
Mid
$9.3k
High
$74k
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Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Justice League of America: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman

1st appearance of Starro the Conqueror

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

CENTERFOLD MISSING / INCOMPLETE 0.5 sold for $875 [No Previous Data]

Daredevil #200
Non-Key

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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Daredevil #200
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

MARK JEWELERS INSERT 9.8 sold for $750 [No Previous Data]

For value context, in August a standard Newsstand 9.8 sold for $112 and in June a Direct sold for $80

Spawn #1
Non-Key

Mini-Comic ⋅ Image ⋅ 2007

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Spawn #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $750 [No Previous Data]

The CGC Census reports four copies in 9.4, and five graded higher, including one in 9.8

Fantastic Four #48

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Fantastic Four #48
 
Low
$400
Mid
$1.2k
High
$4k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Silver Surfer

1st cameo appearance of Galactus

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

INCOMPLETE 4.5 sold for $695 [No Previous Data]

PG 13 MISSING / INCOMPLETE 0.5 sold for $108 [No Previous Data]

Green Hornet Comics #18
Non-Key

Helnit ⋅ 1944

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Green Hornet Comics #18
 
Low
$350
Mid
$1.1k
High
$3.5k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.0 sold for $576 [No Previous Data]

Uncle Sam #5

Quality ⋅ 1942

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Uncle Sam #5
 
Low
$520
Mid
$1.6k
High
$5.2k
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Key Facts

World War II cover featuring Hitler, Hirohito and Mussolini

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

0.5 sold for $550 [No Previous Data]

Two-Fisted Tales Annual #1
Non-Key

EC ⋅ 1952

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Two-Fisted Tales Annual #1
 
Low
$110
Mid
$330
High
$1.1k
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $525 [No Previous Data]

Mark Spears: Monsters #4
Non-Key

Convention Exclusive ⋅ Keenspot ⋅ 2025

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Mark Spears: Monsters #4
 
Price Trend
Low
$8
Mid
$20
High
$85
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Key Facts

Limited to 100 copies

Cover art featuring Joe Bob Briggs

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $455 [No Previous Data]

Yellow Claw #3

Atlas ⋅ 1957

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Yellow Claw #3
 
Low
$300
Mid
$900
High
$3k
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Key Facts

3rd appearance of Yellow Claw

3rd appearance of Jimmy Woo

3rd appearance of Jade Claw aka Suwan

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $450 [No Previous Data]

Mark Spears: Monsters #4
Non-Key

Convention Exclusive • Foil ⋅ Keenspot ⋅ 2025

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Mark Spears: Monsters #4
 
Low
$0
Mid
$0
High
$0
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Key Facts

Limited to 100 copies

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $425 [No Previous Data]

Worlds Collide #1

Platinum ⋅ Milestone ⋅ 1994

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Worlds Collide #1
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$25
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Key Facts

Platinum edition, silver title text

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $333 [No Previous Data]

Paula Peril #1

Atlantis Studios ⋅ 2006

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Paula Peril #1
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$50
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Key Facts

Adapted into a film Adventures of Paula Peril (2014)

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $328 [No Previous Data]

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