Key Collector Comics

June 15 2023

Featuring comic books that have spiked in interest by number of copies purchased this week versus the previous week.

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Coyotes #1
Image ⋅ 2017
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Coyotes #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$8

Key Facts

Ultra-violent series about a young girl with a secret, rooted in myth

Copies ordered by retailers: 13,215

[February 2020 - creator Sean Lewis tweets this property is optioned and in-development / May June 2023 - Jordan Peele and Selena Gomez reportedly behind the TV series adaptation]

✅ Nick's Picks: it has been months since we've heard updates about big projects from major comic publishers as well as independent publishers with movie/TV deals in the works. There are 172 comics in the OPTIONED INDIES Subscriber Exclusive category that have had announcements for development that we'll hopefully soon get clarity on if they're still greenlit or back on the buyer's market

DC / Wildstorm: Dreamwar #2
DC ⋅ 2008
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DC / Wildstorm: Dreamwar #2
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

First battle of Superman versus the Authority

G.I. Joe and the Transformers #1
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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G.I. Joe and the Transformers #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15

Key Facts

First crossover series featuring G.I. Joe and Transformers

[May 2023 - a crossover movie at Paramount is rumored / June 2023 - crossover movie teased at the end of Transformers Rise of the Beasts]

Daredevil #16
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Daredevil #16
 
Low
$70
Mid
$255
High
$725

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Masked Marauder

First artwork on Spider-Man by John Romita Sr.

The Authority #1
WildStorm ⋅ 1999
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The Authority #1
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30

Key Facts

1st appearance of the second Engineer, a scientist who replaced her blood with liquid nanites

1st appearance of Jeroen Thornedike, the new Doctor with reality altering powers

1st appearance of Gamorra, a dictator

[January 2023 - a movie based on the extremely violent team The Authority is planned for James Gunn's DC Studios Chapter One, Gods and Monsters]

Isom #1
Rippaverse ⋅ 2022
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Isom #1
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$55

Key Facts

96-page graphic novel about a rancher who reluctantly returns to the superhero spotlight

Cover A limited to 27,000 copies

Crowdfunding campaign hosted on the writer, Eric July's independent website that surpassed the $100,000 goal with $3.7 million dollars in revenue from 43,000 supporters

The campaign received widespread coverage from major news outlets and across social media due to the creator's criticism of the comic book industry

Original cost of unsigned graphic novel: $35

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

New Mutants #87
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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New Mutants #87
 
Low
$12
Mid
$40
High
$130

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Cable

1st full team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front: Stryfe, Wildside, Reaper, Fourarm, Thumbelina, Strobe, Tempo, Zero

[September 2022 - there is potential Cable will be brought back in Deadpool 3]

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $480 vs the average $474 (+1%)

9.6 sold for $372 vs the average $205 (+81%)

This week, 3 copies in 9.6 outsold the average

9.4 sold for $149 vs the average $147 (+1%)

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

9.0 sold for $117 vs the average $113 (+4%)

8.5 sold for $116 vs the average $93 (+25%)

This week, 3 copies in 8.5 outsold the average

7.5 sold for $90 vs the average $81 (+11%)

Although it is unofficial at this point if Cable will make a surprise reappearance in Deadpool & Wolverine, his first full appearance makes the list for the fourth consecutive week in 2024

Amazing Spider-Man #149
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Amazing Spider-Man #149
 
Low
$18
Mid
$60
High
$180

Key Facts

1st appearance of Peter Parker's clone, Ben Reilly who later becomes the Scarlet Spider

Origin and death of Jackal

Flashpoint #1
DC ⋅ 2011
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Flashpoint #1
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$35

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Thomas Wayne as Batman in an alternate reality caused by the events of Flashpoint

1st appearance of Element Woman

1st appearance of Outsider, Michael Desai

📈 +163% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

Amazing Spider-Man #50
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Amazing Spider-Man #50
 
Low
$250
Mid
$850
High
$2.5k

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk

Story includes the iconic interior panel of Peter Parker walking away from his Spider-Man suit that is discarded in a garbage can

[September 2022 - Vincent D'Onofrio will reprise the role of Kingpin in Daredevil]

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21
 
Low
$1
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$5
High
$15

Key Facts

Marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson

Edge of Spider-Geddon #2
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Edge of Spider-Geddon #2
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$5

Key Facts

1st appearance of Addy Brock, pilot of the mechanized Ven#m suit

Void Rivals #1
1:100 ⋅ Image ⋅ 2023
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Void Rivals #1
 
Low
$12
Mid
$40
High
$120

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson

Superman and the Authority #1
DC ⋅ 2021
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Superman and the Authority #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$5

Key Facts

New Authority roster led by Manchester Black: Midnighter, Apollo, Enchantress, Natasha Irons, Lightray, O.M.A.C.

Transformers, The #11
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Transformers, The #11
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$9

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Jetfire, a Decepticon who later becomes an Autobot in issue #14

Spider-Men II #1
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Spider-Men II #1
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20

Key Facts

1st appearance of Miles Morales from Earth-616, an evil version of the character who later becomes Ultimatum

Edge of Spider-Verse #5
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Edge of Spider-Verse #5
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$25

Key Facts

1st appearance of Peni Parker, the operator of a battle suit called SP//dr

1st appearance of Ezekiel as Old Man Spider

Debut of writer Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance at Marvel

Transformers, The #1
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Transformers, The #1
 
Low
$20
Mid
$80
High
$200

Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Autobots: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Prowl, Ironhide, Huffer, Cliffjumper, Sideswipe, Hound, Gears, Brawn, Sunstreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Ratchet, Wheeljack, Trailbreaker, Mirage

1st team appearance of the the Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Buzzsaw, Thundercracker, Laserbeak, Frenzy, Skywarp, Rumble, Ravage, Soundwave

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