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March 30 2023

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Terrifics, The #1
DC ⋅ 2018
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Terrifics, The #1
 
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$5
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$18

Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Terrifics: Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man, Phantom Girl

[March 2023 - James Gunn shared an image of the Terrifics on Twitter without context as to why which leads to speculation they will be adapted in live-action / July 2023 - Metamorpho and Mr. Terrific confirmed for James Gunn's DC slate]

Paradise Court #1
Zenescope ⋅ 2018
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Paradise Court #1
 
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$3
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$9
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$30

Key Facts

Series about a luxurious and exclusive gated community where all the residents are serial killers

[March 2023 - Sony is in early development of a Paradise Court horror film with Assemble Media to produce]

John Wick #1
Dynamite ⋅ 2017
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John Wick #1
 
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$4
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$12
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$45

Key Facts

1st appearance of John Wick in comics

Series is a supplement to the movie meaning everything is canon

[August 2020 - Deadline announces Keanu Reeves is on board for John Wick 5 which will shoot simultaneous to John Wick 4]

Dragonlance #1
DC ⋅ 1988
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Dragonlance #1
 
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$15

Key Facts

Premiere issue of an ongoing series inspired by the 1984 Dungeons & Dragons Dragonlance novels

Preceded by The Dragonlance Saga, three graphic novels published by TSR

Cyberfrog #1
Harris ⋅ 1996
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Cyberfrog #1
 
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$15

Key Facts

1st appearance of Heather Swain, an ally of Cyberfrog

X-Files #1
Topps ⋅ 1995
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X-Files #1
 
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$2
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$5

Key Facts

Premiere issue of the comic book series inspired by the television show

[March 2023 - X-Files creator Chris Carter said in an interview that Ryan Coogler is interested in an X-Files reboot with a diverse cast]

Deadpool #1
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Deadpool #1
 
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$5
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$15
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$50

Key Facts

First ongoing Deadpool title series

Deadpool begins to take shape as a comedic character under the direction of writer Joe Kelly

1st appearance of Blind Al

1st appearance of Cannon Fodder

War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #1
 
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$2
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$8
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$20

Key Facts

1st team appearance of the new Agents of Atlas, a superhero team of Asian descent: Shang Chi, Jimmy Woo, Amadeus Cho, Crescent, Io, Luna Snow, Aero, Silk, Sword Master and Wave

1st appearance of Luna Snow

[June 2023 - Jennie, a member of the Korean K-pop group Blackpink is rumored to be cast in the role of Luna Snow in an upcoming MCU project according to allkpop.com]

1st appearance of Crescent & Io

1st appearance of Aero

1st appearance of Wave, a female Filipino superhero

1st cover appearance of Sword Master, not in the story

Thor #169
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Thor #169
 
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$25
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$80
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$250

Key Facts

Origin of Galactus, specifically when he was Galan of Ta, prior to him becoming Galactus

First mention of the Creeping Plague which would later be developed further as the Black Winter

Avengers #52
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Avengers #52
 
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$20
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$80
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$205

Key Facts

Black Panther joins the Avengers

1st appearance of the Grim Reaper, brother of Wonder Man

[February 2023 - rumored to appear in the Wonder Man Disney+ series with actor Demetrius Grosse to potentially be cast in the role]

Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan #6
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan #6
 
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$12
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$45
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$135

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Sabine Wren, a Mandalorian

1st full appearance of Ezra Bridger

1st full appearance of Hera Syndulla

📖 Reading Order: next read Kanan The Last Padawan #12

New Teen Titans #21
DC ⋅ 1982
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New Teen Titans #21
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Brother Blood

1st appearance of Mother Mayhem

1st appearance of Baron Winters

1st cameo appearance of The Monitor, voice only

Preview of Night Force

Spider-Men #1
Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Spider-Men #1
 
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$9
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$30

Key Facts

First meeting of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, briefly

Amazing Spider-Man #78
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Amazing Spider-Man #78
 
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$60
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$180
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$600

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Prowler, Hobie Brown

Incredible Hulk #271
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Incredible Hulk #271
 
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$20
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$80
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$215

Key Facts

2nd appearance and first cover of Rocket Raccoon, formerly Rocky Raccoon in Marvel Preview #7

1st appearance of Judson Jakes

1st appearance of Lylla, an otter and the love interest of Rocket

1st appearance of Wal Rus

1st appearance of Blackjack O'Hare

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1
IDW ⋅ 2020
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1
 
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$5
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$18
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$60

Key Facts

1st appearance of Oroku Hiroto, the grandson of the Shredder

1st appearance of Casey Marie Jones, daughter of Casey and April

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird revisited an outline written in 1987 about the lone survivor of the four turtles, set 30 years in the future

Last Ronin #1 led to a reported print run of 130,000 copies, a massive number by modern and independent standards

Oversized comic, does not fit in conventional modern age bag and board

[April 2024 - Paramount to adapt into a bloody, live-action film]

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

10.0 sold for $3,000 [$1,750 in 2023] +71%

SECOND PRINTING 9.0 sold for $40 [$34 in 2021] +18%

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

9.9 sold for $701 vs the average $449 (+56%)

This week, 5 copies in 9.9 outsold the average

9.8 sold for $300 vs the average $183 (+64%)

This week, 29 copies in 9.8 outsold the average

9.6 sold for $145 vs the average $117 (+24%)

9.4 sold for $140 vs the average $117 (+20%)

This week, 3 copies in 9.4 outsold the average

SECOND PRINTING 9.8 sold for $70 vs the average $63 (+11%)

To provide context as to why Last Ronin #1 is in the last spot on this week’s Key Collector Comics Hot 10, due to inventory of older, scarcer and much pricier Key Issues like X-Men #1, it is much more difficult for there to be a collection of data points during a one week timeframe for an issue like that to qualify

Key Issues like New Mutants #98 (1991) or Wolverine #1 (1982) rank higher based on a more consistent presence on the Hot 10 and weekly performance indicators due to prolonged excitement of the next MCU installment

Batman Adventures #12
DC ⋅ 1993
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Batman Adventures #12
 
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$1.2k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a standard comic

[August 2022 - Lady Gaga confirmed to star opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker movie sequel as Harley Quinn / March 2023 - a set photo from the Joker sequel provides a first look at Lady Gaga as Harley]

Action Comics #1053
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2023
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Action Comics #1053
 
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Key Facts

Variant cover art by Nathan Szerdy

Harley Quinn #28
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2023
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Harley Quinn #28
 
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$25

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Variant cover art by Dan Mora

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