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Hot 10

The Hot 10 is a weekly market analysis of the most significant transactions related to established Key Issues using eBay, auction houses and other cited sources.

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Strange Tales #169

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Strange Tales #169
 
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$40
Mid
$120
High
$400
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Brother Voodoo, Jericho Drumm, later renamed Doctor Voodoo

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $360 vs the average $309 (+17%)

7.5 sold for $250 vs the average $222 (+13%)

5.5 sold for $150 vs the average $124 (+21%)

5.0 sold for $128 vs the average $126 (+2%)=

4.0 sold for $99 vs the average $98 (+1%)

Last week, Brother Voodoo’s introduction hit the list for the first time in 2025 at the same spot as this week

Daredevil #1

Marvel ⋅ 1964

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Daredevil #1
 
Low
$1.7k
Mid
$6.8k
High
$21k
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Daredevil, Matt Murdock

1st appearance of Foggy Nelson, a lawyer

1st appearance of Karen Page, the love interest of Matt Murdock

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

6.0 sold for $5,000 vs the average $4,613 (+8%)

4.5 sold for $3,199 vs the average $3,034 (+5%)

3.5 sold for $2,300 vs the average $2,189 (+5%)

2.5 sold for $2,085 vs the average $1,835 (+14%)

This is the fifth week in 2025 that Daredevil #1 has ranked on the Hot 10

Last time this issue made the list in Week 11, the Rotten Tomatoes score was 85% critic approval / 81% audience approval which has shifted slightly to 87% / 80%

Random statistic: surprisingly, there are 6,678 graded copies of Daredevil #1 versus The Amazing Spider-Man #1 at 5,051 published one year earlier

Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

Mirage ⋅ 1985

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Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
 
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$30
Mid
$90
High
$350
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Key Facts

First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off

1st appearance and cover of Casey Jones

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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

9.6 sold for $898 vs the average $768 (+17%)

9.4 sold for $495 vs the average $452 (+10%)

8.5 sold for $312 vs the average $244 (+28%)

7.5 sold for $175 vs the average $160 (+9%)

5.5 sold for $125 vs the average $120 (+4%)

SECOND PRINTING 8.5 sold for $85 vs the average $66 (+29%)

Alongside Miles Morales in Ultimate Fallout #4, Teenage Mutant Turtles #1 (1984) spearheaded the secondary market boom that occurred during the pandemic shutdown

Raphael #1 joined the frenzy with a $5,500 sale for a 9.8 in January 2021 – the previous high from September 2020 was $2,200

In late January 2021, a $6,097 sale established the all-time high which stands today

Despite there being a healthy 78 copies in 9.8, this issue’s most recent sales from 2024 for $5,100 and $2,900 show strong albeit inconsistent demand

Just five years ago, the highest amount paid for a 9.8 was $950

In lower grades, the perception of lower prices for listed inventory may be attracting collector interest

Daredevil #7

Marvel ⋅ 1965

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Daredevil #7
 
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$100
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$300
High
$1k
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Key Facts

Debut of Daredevil’s red suit

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

8.0 sold for $1,050 vs the average $930 (+13%)

7.0 sold for $600 vs the average $572 (+5%)

6.0 sold for $450 vs the average $394 (+14%)

5.5 sold for $350 vs the average $336 (+4%)

4.5 sold for $268 vs the average $256 (+5%)

3.0 sold for $190 vs the average $163 (+17%)

Having often been featured on Key Collector Comics’ undervalued categories due to its introduction of Daredevil’s most iconic suit, this issue hits the list for the second time in 2025

The highest amount paid for Daredevil #7 was $36,000 for a 9.6 of which there are 5

No copies exist in 9.8 according to the CGC Census

Daredevil does not give much reasoning as to why he updated his suit aside from comfort and desiring a more distinct look

Tap the cover and swipe to view the first in-story image of the costume

Many classic character’s first appearance inside the pages of the comic can be viewed by tapping the cover and swiping when a blue IMAGE ICON is displayed in the corner of the cover thumbnail

Check out the CATEGORY 100 SILVER KEYS to view the actual first appearance of comic’s most famous heroes and villains

Silver Surfer #1

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Silver Surfer #1
 
Low
$180
Mid
$450
High
$1.8k
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Key Facts

First solo ongoing Silver Surfer series

Origin of the Silver Surfer

Origin of the Watchers

1st appearance of Shalla-Bal

Silver Surfer first says, "where soars the Silver Surfer...there must he soar alone!"

[April 2024 - Shalla-Bal portrayed by Julia Garner will be a version of the Silver Surfer in the Fantastic Four film]

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

7.5 sold for $1,400 vs the average $1,247 (+12%)

6.5 sold for $790 vs the average $778 (+2%)

6.0 sold for $757 vs the average $662 (+14%)

5.0 sold for $657 vs the average $507 (+30%)

4.5 sold for $489 vs the average $426 (+15%)

Silver Surfer #1 has flown under the radar during the first quarter of 2025 despite a strong performance in 2024 after the announcement that Julia Garner will portray a version of Galactus’s herald in the form of Shalla-Bal, the love interest of Norrin Radd in comics

This is third week in 2025 that this issue has ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

Amazing Spider-Man #194

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Amazing Spider-Man #194
 
Low
$35
Mid
$90
High
$350
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Black Cat

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

9.6 sold for $950 vs the average $717 (+32%)

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $899 vs the average $798 (+13%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $550 vs the average $485 (+13%)

NEWSSTAND 9.2 sold for $416 vs the average $402 (+3%)

9.0 sold for $350 vs the average $336 (+4%)

NEWSSTAND 9.0 sold for $378 vs the average $344 (+10%)

7.5 sold for $250 vs the average $204 (+23%)

NEWSSTAND 6.5 sold for $190 vs the average $161 (+18%)

NEWSSTAND 5.5 sold for $182 vs the average $147 (+24%)

One of a few comics that qualified for this week’s list that are performing well on eBay due to speculation surrounding Spider-Man 4

Rumors that the movie is looking to cast a powerful and imposing female between the ages of 30 and 50 with a strong, commanding presence is directing collector’s attention to characters like Black Cat and Silver Sable for the first woman as a primary villain in the Tom Holland Spider-Man franchise

If filmmakers stay true to comics, the role of Black Cat would be a better fit for a younger actress to portray the competitive love interest of Peter Parker

Incredible Hulk #181

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Incredible Hulk #181
 
Low
$1k
Mid
$4.5k
High
$11k
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Key Facts

1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180

Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.2 sold for $8,000 vs the average $7,881 (+2%)

9.0 sold for $6,900 vs the average $6,893 (+0%)

6.5 sold for $3,360 vs the average $3,068 (+10%)

4.0 sold for $2,275 vs the average $2,103 (+8%)

3.5 sold for $1,925 vs the average $1,922 (+0%)

This is the fourth week in 2025 that Wolverine’s first full appearance and cover ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

Daredevil #131

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Daredevil #131
 
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$25
Mid
$90
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$250
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Bullseye

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

9.6 sold for $850 vs the average $796 (+7%)

9.0 sold for $383 vs the average $359 (+7%)

8.5 sold for $312 vs the average $278 (+12%)

8.0 sold for $290 vs the average $250 (+16%)

7.5 sold for $248 vs the average $225 (+10%)

7.0 sold for $217 vs the average $197 (+10%)

5.5 sold for $193 vs the average $141 (+37%)

Despite overall mixed reviews for Marvel’s Disney+ programming, Daredevil: Born Again is proof that small screen projects influence the secondary market

Issues related to the show including the first appearance of the Punisher, White Tiger, Muse, Kingpin and other characters along with story arcs that inspired the plot of the TV show have consistently appeared on our weekly lists that examine the secondary market like the Trending 20, Hot 10 and Hot 10 Runners Up

After qualifying for four total weeks in 2025, Bullseye’s intro achieved its highest spot this week in the #3 spot, up from last week’s #4

Amazing Spider-Man #238

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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Amazing Spider-Man #238
 
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$30
Mid
$90
High
$300
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley

A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing

[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,545 vs the average $1,383 (+12%)

9.6 sold for $570 vs the average $502 (+14%)

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $630 vs the average $611 (+3%)

9.4 sold for $420 vs the average $388 (+8%)

9.0 sold for $408 vs the average $293 (+39%)

NEWSSTAND 8.5 sold for $299 vs the average $272 (+10%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $224 vs the average $209 (+7%)

7.0 sold for $191 vs the average $190 (+1%)

NEWSSTAND 6.5 sold for $249 vs the average $204 (+22%)

This is the first time Hobgoblin’s introduction landed on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

Along with Clayface and Street Fighter, Spider-Man 4 was spotted in an image of films to be released in 2026 at the CinemaCon convention that kicked off this week in Las Vegas

There have been hints dropped that Jacob Batalon’s Ned Leeds would fulfill his destiny in becoming Hobgoblin just as it occurred in comics but very little has leaked about the fourth chapter in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8
 
Low
$18
Mid
$60
High
$180
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Key Facts

"Secret Wars" part 8

Origin of the black symbiote costume that later bonds with Eddie Brock to become Venom

2nd appearance of Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter

Hot 10 Week 13

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $510 vs the average $481 (+6%)

4 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $1,450 vs the average $988 (+47%)

9.6 sold for $375 vs the average $262 (+43%)

4 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $370 vs the average $358 (+3%)

4 copies outsold the average

9.4 sold for $235 vs the average $217 (+8%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $280 vs the average $263 (+6%)

9.2 sold for $250 vs the average $199 (+26%)

9.0 sold for $231 vs the average $188 (+23%)

NEWSSTAND 7.0 sold for $140 vs the average $135 (+4%)

This week, a $140 sale in 4.0 broke the previous record of $125 from 2023 by +12%

Last week, this symbiote-related Key Issue made its second appearance on the Hot 10 in 2025 in the #2 spot

The Amazing Spider-Man #252, the first in-story appearance of Spider-Man’s black costume was a contender for the list with eight qualifying sales that outsold the average

The beloved suit that evolved into Venom originated from a contest Marvel had launched in 1982 to source potential talent from their fanbase

Randy Schueller, a resident from Norridge, Illinois submitted a Spider-Man concept and story that included a new costume that could easily be recognized as the black symbiote suit with a red emblem instead of white

Randy was paid $220 for his design by Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief, Jim Shooter

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