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Legend of Zelda, The #5

2nd Print ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 1990

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Legend of Zelda, The #5
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$50
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Key Facts

Second printing

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $360 [$300 in 2023] +20%

Absolute Batman #1
Non-Key

Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $165 [$139 in 2025] +19%

Invincible #4

Image ⋅ 2003

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Invincible #4
 
Low
$15
Mid
$50
High
$150
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Key Facts

Copies ordered by retailers: 7,558

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $585 [$495 in Dec] +18%

9.0 sold for $100 [$79 in Jul] +27%

Invincible Returns #1

Image ⋅ 2010

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Invincible Returns #1
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$55
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Grand Regent Thragg, a Viltrumite of immense power

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $295 [$250 in Sep] +18%

Superman #26

DC ⋅ 1944

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Superman #26
 
Low
$690
Mid
$2.4k
High
$6.6k
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Key Facts

World War II cover art by Wayne Boring

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $2,599 [$2,243 in 2023] +16%

Batman #37

DC ⋅ 1946

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Batman #37
 
Low
$650
Mid
$1.9k
High
$6.5k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Jerry Robinson featuring the Joker

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $2,300 [$2,000 in 2024] +15%

Superman #61

DC ⋅ 1949

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Superman #61
 
Low
$180
Mid
$600
High
$1.8k
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Key Facts

Introduction of Kryptonite, an element that weakens Superman, depicted as a red gemstone in the turban of an enemy

Origin of Superman retold

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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $1,435 [$1,250 in 2019] +15%

Haunt of Fear #1 (15)

EC ⋅ 1950

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Haunt of Fear #1 (15)
 
Low
$1k
Mid
$3k
High
$10k
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Key Facts

New horror format

Briefly continues numbering with issue #15 from the Western series titled Gunfighter

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

2.0 sold for $1,500 [$1,325 in 2024] +13%

Absolute Batman #1
Non-Key

NYCC ⋅ DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$60
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Key Facts

2024 New York Comic Con exclusive

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $275 [$243 in Jul] +13%

All-Star Comics #29
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1946

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All-Star Comics #29
 
Low
$75
Mid
$225
High
$745
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $700 [$625 in 2019] +12%

Land of the Lost #1

EC ⋅ 1946

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Land of the Lost #1
 
Low
$50
Mid
$150
High
$500
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Key Facts

Premiere issue based on the Land of the Lost radio show

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $515 [$460 in 2024] +12%

Starslayer #3

Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982

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Starslayer #3
 
Low
$2
Mid
$5
High
$12
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Key Facts

2nd appearance of the Rocketeer

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $317 [$286 in 2023] +11%

Major Victory Comics #1
Non-Key

Chesler Dynamic ⋅ 1944

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Major Victory Comics #1
 
Low
$120
Mid
$360
High
$1.2k
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Key Facts

Reprint of Dynamic Comics #1 with new cover art

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

2.5 sold for $698 [$631 in 2023] +11%

Spawn #221

Black & White ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012

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Spawn #221
 
Low
$50
Mid
$150
High
$500
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Key Facts

Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $750 [$680 in Oct] +10%

Fantastic Four #1

Marvel ⋅ 1961

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Fantastic Four #1
 
Low
$12k
Mid
$49.5k
High
$240k
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Key Facts

1st team appearance and origin of the Fantastic Four: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing

1st appearance of Mole Man

1st appearance of Giganto, a Deviant Mutate from Monster Isle

1st appearance of Tricephalous

Landmark issue that launched the Marvel Age of comics

💰 In April 2022, a 9.2 sold for $1.5 million

💰 In September 2024, a 9.6 sold for $2,040,000

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

COVER MANUFACTURED WITHOUT BLACK INK 5.0 sold for $22,000 [$19,973 in 2023] +10%

All Winners Comics #21

Timely ⋅ 1947

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All Winners Comics #21
 
Low
$620
Mid
$1.9k
High
$9k
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Key Facts

2nd team appearance of the All Winners Squad

1st appearance of Madame Death

1st appearance of Future Man

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $3,172 [$2,895 in 2021] +10%

Action Comics #40

DC ⋅ 1941

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Action Comics #40
 
Low
$460
Mid
$1.4k
High
$5.8k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Star-Spangled Kid

1st appearance of Stripsey, Pat Dugan who later becomes S.T.R.I.P.E.

Three-page original story advertising Star-Spangled Comics #1

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.5 sold for $1,600 [$1,464 in Oct] +9%

Superman #233

DC ⋅ 1971

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Superman #233
 
Low
$45
Mid
$135
High
$450
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Key Facts

Iconic cover art by Neal Adams

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $1,000 [$925 in 2024] +8%

Phantom Lady #20

Fox ⋅ 1948

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Phantom Lady #20
 
Low
$360
Mid
$1.2k
High
$3.5k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Matt Baker

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.5 sold for $1,550 [$1,441 in 2024] +8%

House of Mystery #256

DC ⋅ 1978

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House of Mystery #256
 
Low
$12
Mid
$35
High
$120
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $399 [$372 in 2024] +7%

Batman #100

DC ⋅ 1956

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Batman #100
 
Low
$270
Mid
$810
High
$3.3k
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Key Facts

Milestone issue #100

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.5 sold for $725 [$679 in 2023] +7%

Four Color #113

Dell ⋅ 1946

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Four Color #113
 
Low
$25
Mid
$90
High
$275
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Key Facts

First original stories featuring Popeye created for the comic book format, previous publications were collected newspaper strips

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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $575 [$540 in Jul] +6%

8.0 sold for $450 [$149 in Jul] +202%

Invincible #9

Image ⋅ 2004

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Invincible #9
 
Low
$25
Mid
$80
High
$250
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Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Lizard League: King Lizard, Iguana, Komodo Dragon, Salamander

1st appearance of Shrinking Ray

1st appearance of Monster Girl

1st cameo appearance of Bulletproof

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,086

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $500 [$475 in Nov] +5%

Vampirella #6

Warren ⋅ 1970

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Vampirella #6
 
Low
$18
Mid
$60
High
$180
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Key Facts

First cover art by Ken Kelly

Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face

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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.2 sold for $325 [$310 in 2022] +5%

Showcase #61

DC ⋅ 1966

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Showcase #61
 
Low
$10
Mid
$30
High
$165
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Key Facts

2nd appearance of The Spectre in the Silver Age

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $1,247 [$1,208 in 2003] +3%

The Witching Hour #13

DC ⋅ 1971

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

Cover art by Neal Adams

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $475 [$462 in 2024] +3%

Spawn #223

1:25 ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012

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Spawn #223
 
Low
$30
Mid
$90
High
$315
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Key Facts

Variant black and white cover art by Todd McFarlane paying homage to The Walking Dead #1

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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $820 [$800 in 2024] +3%

Absolute Batman #1
Non-Key

MegaCon ⋅ DC ⋅ 2024

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Absolute Batman #1
 
Low
$4
Mid
$12
High
$45
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $168 [$165 in Feb] +2%

Star Wars #1
Non-Key

Action Figure ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015

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Star Wars #1
 
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Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $850 [$836 in 2018] +2%

Adventure Comics #40

DC ⋅ 1939

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Adventure Comics #40
 
Low
$8.1k
Mid
$34k
High
$95k
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Key Facts

1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

1.8 sold for $13,420 [No Previous Data]

Adventure Comics #46

DC ⋅ 1940

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Adventure Comics #46
 
Low
$1.1k
Mid
$4.6k
High
$11.5k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Creig Flessel

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

1.8 sold for $2,196 [No Previous Data]

Adventure Comics #47

DC ⋅ 1940

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Adventure Comics #47
 
Low
$590
Mid
$1.8k
High
$7.5k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Creig Flessel

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.5 sold for $1,952 [No Previous Data]

Archie Giant Series Magazine #3
Non-Key

Archie ⋅ 1956

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Archie Giant Series Magazine #3
 
Low
$25
Mid
$80
High
$260
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $1,708 [No Previous Data]

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]

2.0 sold for $1,099 [No Previous Data]

Superboy #164
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1970

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Superboy #164
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$50
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $1,037 [No Previous Data]

Street Fighter Unlimited #5
Non-Key

Variant ⋅ Udon ⋅ 2016

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Street Fighter Unlimited #5
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$4
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $1,000 [No Previous Data]

Jumbo Comics #10

Fiction House ⋅ 1939

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Jumbo Comics #10
 
Low
$500
Mid
$1.5k
High
$5k
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Key Facts

Debut of new Sheena the Queen of the Jungle costume

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

1.8 sold for $976 [No Previous Data]

Superman #11

DC ⋅ 1941

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Superman #11
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Fred Ray

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

CENTERFOLD MISSING / INCOMPLETE / 0.5 sold for $900 [No Previous Data]

Exciting Comics #61
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1948

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Exciting Comics #61
 
Low
$70
Mid
$205
High
$675
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $898 [No Previous Data]

Mighty Mouse #4
Non-Key

Timely ⋅ 1947

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Mighty Mouse #4
 
Low
$35
Mid
$100
High
$335
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $849 [No Previous Data]

Pep Comics #128
Non-Key

Archie ⋅ 1958

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Pep Comics #128
 
Low
$25
Mid
$70
High
$225
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $732 [No Previous Data]

Frankenstein #1

Dell ⋅ 1963

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Frankenstein #1
 
Low
$30
Mid
$100
High
$300
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Key Facts

Premiere issue of a four-part series

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $721 [No Previous Data]

Archie's Girls: Betty and Veronica #2

Archie ⋅ 1950

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Archie's Girls: Betty and Veronica #2
 
Low
$100
Mid
$300
High
$1k
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Key Facts

Second issue of the first Betty and Veronica headlining series

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $720 [No Previous Data]

Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies

Post Gazette ⋅ 1949

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Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies
 
Low
$120
Mid
$400
High
$1.2k
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Key Facts

Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post

Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $671 [No Previous Data]

Absolute Wonder Woman #1
Non-Key

Fan Expo ⋅ DC ⋅ 2025

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Absolute Wonder Woman #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$6
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $610 [No Previous Data]

Forgive Me Father #2

Variant ⋅ Creature Entertainment ⋅ 2016

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Forgive Me Father #2
 
Low
$40
Mid
$120
High
$400
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Key Facts

Variant cover art by Jeff Dekal

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $600 [No Previous Data]

Blackstone the Magician Detective Fights Crime #1
Non-Key

EC ⋅ 1947

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Blackstone the Magician Detective Fights Crime #1
 
Low
$65
Mid
$190
High
$635
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $575 [No Previous Data]

Batman #73

DC ⋅ 1952

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Batman #73
 
Low
$680
Mid
$1.9k
High
$6.8k
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Key Facts

Cover art by Dick Sprang

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

0.5 sold for $564 [No Previous Data]

Supernatural Thrillers #2

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Supernatural Thrillers #2
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$50
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Invisible Man in Marvel comics

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

NATIONAL DIAMOND SALES INSERT 9.6 sold for $507 [No Previous Data]

For value context, in December a standard 9.6 Newsstand sold for $347

Scooby Doo, Where Are You? #2
Non-Key

Charlton ⋅ 1975

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Scooby Doo, Where Are You? #2
 
Low
$12
Mid
$40
High
$125
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

DOUBLE COVER 9.4 sold for $500 [No Previous Data]

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