Key Collector Comics

August 31 2023

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

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Spawn #306

Variant ⋅ Image ⋅ 2020

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Spawn #306
 
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Variant 'Netherrealms' Mortal Kombat DLC game edition

Intended for distribution at the 2020 Final Kombat live gaming competition in Chicago which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 lockdowns

⚠️ Buyer Beware: in January 2022, we alerted the comic book community about potential market manipulation for this issue based on concerns that the greater portion of its inventory was being held back to give the illusion of scarcity

The Editor-In-Chief at Todd McFarlane Productions relayed to Key Collector the following quote, transcribed to this description directly:

"So this was a small event to begin with. Only a couple hundred issues were produced. It was canceled to the public but it was still held in private for the players. What we were told was that less than 50 copies were distributed by the event organizers to the players and their +1’s. The rest, along with all the other free swag was trashed due to the cost of shipping it back to the MK offices. We have worked with them before so there is no reason to believe that this was not the case. I think it would be fare to say that less than 50 copies exist out in the wild at this point."

As of August 2023, it has been disclosed publicly that at least one seller made a bulk purchase of approximately 70 issues. The seller claims that he purchased 1/6th of the entire print run which would equal 420 copies - far more than what the Editor at McFarlane Productions relayed to us in his email

The canceled Mortal Kombat event was held at the Park West in Chicago which has an occupancy capacity of 1,000 persons

It is still unclear how many copies of this issue exist but as of August 2023, it is far greater than what has been communicated by those behind the scenes

In October 2022, a 9.8 sold for $5,500. In August 2023, 5 copies in 9.8 sold for an approximate average of $900

Free Comic Book Day 2023: Avengers / X-Men #1

Marvel ⋅ 2023

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Free Comic Book Day 2023: Avengers / X-Men #1
 
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1st appearance of Captain Krakoa, an unknown terrorist

1st appearance of Wyn

Marvel Team-Up Annual #1

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Marvel Team-Up Annual #1
 
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First team-up of Spider-Man and the new X-Men team

First meeting of Wolverine and Spider-Man - previously met Nightcrawler

2nd appearance of Jean Grey as the Phoenix

Amazing Spider-Man #121

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Amazing Spider-Man #121
 
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Death of Gwen Stacy, neck unintentionally snapped as Spider-Man attempted to rescue her

The Sandman #25

DC Vertigo ⋅ 1991

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The Sandman #25
 
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1st appearance of the Dead Boy Detectives, the ghosts of two murdered boys who investigate mysteries

An adaptation of this property premiered on Netflix in 2024

Secret Wars #1

Marvel ⋅ 2015

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Secret Wars #1
 
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Premiere issue of a nine-issue series

Incursion of the main Marvel 616 universe and the Ultimate Universe - first incursion occurs in New Avengers #33 (2015)

[SDCC 2022 - Phase 6 of the Multiverse Saga will conclude with the movie Avengers: Secret Wars]

Doom 2099 #1

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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Doom 2099 #1
 
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1st appearance of Doom 2099

1st appearance of Tiger Wylde, a Latverian dictator

Wonder Woman #800

DC ⋅ 2023

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Wonder Woman #800
 
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1st appearance of Trinity, the daughter of Wonder Woman

1st cameo appearance of the Sovereign

Introduction of the Lasso of Lies

Star Wars #81

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Star Wars #81
 
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Boba Fett escapes from the Sarlacc pit in an original story

Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan #6

Marvel ⋅ 2015

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Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan #6
 
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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

Marvel Special Edition Star Wars #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Marvel Special Edition Star Wars #1
 
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Oversized publication measuring 10 in. x14 in.

Reprint of Star Wars (1977) #1 - #3

There also exists a Whitman edition

Star Wars: The Clone Wars #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 2008

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars #1
 
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1st appearance Ahsoka Tano, a Togruta Jedi

1st appearance of Captain Rex

Copies ordered by retailers: 24,508

Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1995

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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1
 
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1st appearance of Admiral Thrawn

1st appearance of Mara Jade, the wife of Luke Skywalker

1st appearance of Joruus C'baoth, a clone of Palpatine

1st appearance of Gilad Pallaeon, a commander under Thrawn

Wolverine #27

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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Wolverine #27
 
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Iconic cover art by Jim Lee

X-Factor #1

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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X-Factor #1
 
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1st team appearance of X-Factor, the original X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, Angel

1st appearance of Cameron Hodge, a human who passionately hated mutants

1st appearance of Rusty Collins, a mutant with the ability to manipulate fire

G'nort's Illustrated Swimsuit Edition #1

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2023

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G'nort's Illustrated Swimsuit Edition #1
 
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Variant cover art by Pablo Villalobos

Sonic the Hedgehog: Endless Summer

1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2023

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Sonic the Hedgehog: Endless Summer
 
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Variant cover art by Natalie Haines

Devil's Cut #1

1:100 ⋅ Dstlry ⋅ 2023

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Devil's Cut #1
 
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Variant cover art by Junko Mizuno

Realm of X #1

1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2023

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Realm of X #1
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Bachalo

Web of Spider-Man #36

Marvel ⋅ 1988

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Web of Spider-Man #36
 
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1st appearance of Tombstone, a crime boss

[May 2024 - a good spec pick for Spider-Man Noir TV series especially if the show goes with a muted, moody color tone/ May 2025 - rumored villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]

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