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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. Issues that have three data points of record breaking sales within a week's time are preferred in qualifying for this list

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Fantastic Four #49

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Fantastic Four #49
 
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$200
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$800
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$2k
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Key Facts

1st full appearance of Galactus

1st cover and 2nd appearance of the Silver Surfer

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#10 on the Hot 10

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

6.0 sold for $1,000 vs the average $790 (+27%)

5.0 sold for $650 vs the average $586 (+11%)

4.5 sold for $550 vs the average $511 (+8%)

4.0 sold for $640 vs the average $480 (+33%)

3.5 sold for $460 vs the average $430 (+7%)

This is the third time in 2025 that the first appearance of Galactus ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10

This issue is the middle chapter of the trilogy that introduced Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four #48 and concluded in #50

All three issues have shared success since the first Fantastic Four trailer two weeks ago

This week, Fantastic Four #48 posted the following sales:

7.5 sold for $2,850 vs the average $2,706 (+5%)

5.5 sold for $1,400 vs the average $1,228 (+14%)

4.5 sold for $1,080 vs the average $989 (+9%)

3 copies outsold the average

4.0 sold for $1,339 vs the average $918 (+46%)

3.5 sold for $1,000 vs the average $767 (+30%)

3 copies outsold the average

3.0 sold for $900 vs the average $718 (+25%)

While Fantastic Four #50 which debuted on the list last week, enjoyed another solid week of sales:

5.5 sold for $370 vs the average $330 (+12%)

5.0 sold for $400 vs the average $310 (+29%)

4.0 sold for $247 vs the average $228 (+8%)

3.5 sold for $205 vs the average $181 (+13%)

3.0 sold for $180 vs the average $160 (+13%)

Iron Man #1

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Iron Man #1
 
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$225
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$810
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$2.2k
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Key Facts

First ongoing title series featuring Iron Man

Origin of Iron Man

Identity of Big M revealed to be Whitney Frost, later known as Madame Masque, the daughter of Count Nefaria

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#9 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $1,610 vs the average $1,505 (+7%)

7.0 sold for $930 vs the average $808 (+15%)

5.5 sold for $610 vs the average $539 (+13%)

5.0 sold for $552 vs the average $545 (+1%)

5.0 sold for $552 vs the average $545 (+1%)

4.0 sold for $450 vs the average $421 (+7%)

Iron Man’s premiere solo ongoing series continues to show a strong performance in 2025 with 5 out of 7 weeks on the Hot 10, due in large part to Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday

Hero for Hire #1

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Hero for Hire #1
 
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$40
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$120
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$400
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Luke Cage, the first black superhero to headline a title in mainstream comics

Luke Cage became invincible to harm through a Super Soldier program called Project Power aka Weapon VI

1st appearance of Diamondback, Comanche and Shades

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#8 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $685 vs the average $604 (+13%)

8.0 sold for $550 vs the average $448 (+23%)

7.5 sold for $480 vs the average $355 (+35%)

6.5 sold for $309 vs the average $274 (+13%)

6.0 sold for $330 vs the average $252 (+31%)

4.5 sold for $175 vs the average $165 (+6%)

3.0 sold for $133 vs the average $129 (+3%)

The first appearance of Luke Cage has been absent from the Hot 10 for over a year but speculation that the character will be reintroduced by Marvel Studios in Daredevil: Born Again has collectors seeking out this Bronze Age classic

Fantastic Four Annual #6

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Fantastic Four Annual #6
 
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$50
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$150
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$525
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Annihilus, ruler of the Negative Zone

1st appearance of Franklin Richards, as an unnamed infant, considered by Marvel to be the most powerful mutant in the Marvel Universe

[November 2024 - it is rumored Marvel is looking to cast a child in the role of Franklin Richards who will play the character through various ages in future projects]

Introduction of the Cosmic Control Rod, a weapon used by Annihilus that manipulates matter

[December 2024 - Annihilus rumored to be the villain for the Nova TV series]

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#7 on the Hot 10

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

9.0 sold for $975 vs the average $955 (+2%)

8.5 sold for $700 vs the average $572 (+22%)

7.5 sold for $395 vs the average $326 (+21%)

7.0 sold for $345 vs the average $277 (+25%)

5.5 sold for $200 vs the average $146 (+37%)

3 copies outsold the average

4.5 sold for $140 vs the average $121 (+16%)

4.0 sold for $120 vs the average $102 (+18%)

This is the second consecutive week and third overall week in 2025 that this Super Key that introduced a major villain and hero, both unused in a live-action project qualified for the list

Rumors suggest Franklin Richards may be the reason Galactus visits Earth in an effort to utilize the child's reality-warping powers to restore his home Universe

Annihilus is another character with legitimate potential in live action even though the Nova series was recently reported as being delayed along with Terror Inc. and Strange Academy

House of Secrets #92

DC ⋅ 1971

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House of Secrets #92
 
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$425
Mid
$1.2k
High
$4.8k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Swamp Thing, Alex Olsen

[January 2023 - a Swamp Thing horror film is in development at DC Studios]

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#6 on the Hot 10

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

8.5 sold for $3,360 vs the average $3,179 (+6%)

8.0 sold for $3,120 vs the average $2,655 (+18%)

6.0 sold for $1,330 vs the average $1,313 (+1%)

5.5 sold for $1,262 vs the average $1,154 (+9%)

2.5 sold for $610 vs the average $604 (+1%)

Swamp Thing’s introduction hits the list for the first time in 2025

James Gunn’s DC Universe officially kicked off with Creature Commandos but anticipation for the first major project, Superman, will set expectations for the future of the franchise which includes the already announced Swamp Thing movie helmed by James Mangold

Incredible Hulk #340

Marvel ⋅ 1988

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Incredible Hulk #340
 
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$20
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$80
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$275
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Key Facts

Iconic cover art by Todd McFarlane

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $988 vs the average $963 (+3%)

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $3,500 vs the average $3,143 (+11%)

9.6 sold for $449 vs the average $373 (+20%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.4 sold for $325 vs the average $264 (+23%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $375 vs the average $301 (+25%)

9.2 sold for $280 vs the average $224 (+25%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.0 sold for $247 vs the average $214 (+15%)

8.0 sold for $185 vs the average $164 (+13%)

3 copies outsold the average

It has been two weeks since Hulk #340 qualified for the Hot 10 which may be the longest absence since the issue began to pick up steam around the same time the Deadpool and Wolverine movie immortalized the famed artwork by Todd McFarlane on screen

Amazing Spider-Man #300

Marvel ⋅ 1988

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Amazing Spider-Man #300
 
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$60
Mid
$180
High
$600
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Key Facts

1st full appearance of Venom

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#4 on the Hot 10

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

9.6 sold for $900 vs the average $866 (+4%)

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $1,525 vs the average $1,486 (+3%)

9.4 sold for $610 vs the average $603 (+1%)

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $850 vs the average $735 (+16%)

NEWSSTAND 9.2 sold for $593 vs the average $592 (+0%)

9.0 sold for $475 vs the average $464 (+2%)

NEWSSTAND 9.0 sold for $504 vs the average $496 (+2%)

8.5 sold for $425 vs the average $406 (+5%)

8.0 sold for $425 vs the average $385 (+10%)

7.5 sold for $335 vs the average $313 (+7%)

NEWSSTAND 7.5 sold for $375 vs the average $354 (+6%)

6.5 sold for $309 vs the average $298 (+4%)

This massive Venom Key Issue continues to maintain strong momentum for a fifth week in 2025 after ranking only eight times in 2024

Avengers, The #1

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Avengers, The #1
 
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$1.8k
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$5.7k
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$21k
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Key Facts

1st team appearance and origin of the Avengers: Hulk, Iron Man, Wasp, Thor, Ant-Man

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#3 on the Hot 10

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

5.0 sold for $4,799 vs the average $4,648 (+3%)

4.0 sold for $3,700 vs the average $3,626 (+2%)

2.5 sold for $2,240 vs the average $2,064 (+9%)

2.0 sold for $2,080 vs the average $1,808 (+15%)

0.5 sold for $1,250 vs the average $1,088 (+15%)

A UK Pence edition established a new record in 5.5 after a $3,950 sale outsold the previous $3,380 high from 2021 by +17%

The last time Avengers #1 appeared on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10 was April 15, 2024

Although the core team members who defined the Marvel Studios franchise for the first decade are absent, the upcoming films Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) still rely on the team's iconic name to draw audiences

Amazing Spider-Man #252

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Amazing Spider-Man #252
 
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$15
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$55
High
$185
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Spider-Man's black costume

Cited as being tied with Marvel Team-Up #141 as the first appearance of the black costume, this issue went on sale January 31,1984

Marvel Team-Up #141 went on sale February 14,1984

Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15

The symbiote costume was designed by a Marvel fan from Illinois named Randy Schueller who was paid $220 by Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter for the concept

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#2 on the Hot 10

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

9.8 sold for $1,250 vs the average $1,107 (+13%)

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $1,500 vs the average $1,379 (+9%)

9.6 sold for $370 vs the average $363 (+2%)

NEWSSTAND 9.6 sold for $520 vs the average $394 (+32%)

3 copies outsold the average

9.4 sold for $277 vs the average $252 (+10%)

3 copies outsold the average

NEWSSTAND 9.4 sold for $285 vs the average $256 (+11%)

9.2 sold for $225 vs the average $206 (+9%)

NEWSSTAND 9.2 sold for $325 vs the average $217 (+50%)

5 copies outsold the average

9.0 sold for $200 vs the average $177 (+13%)

NEWSSTAND 9.0 sold for $245 vs the average $193 (+27%)

3 copies outsold the average

8.0 sold for $173 vs the average $144 (+20%)

NEWSSTAND 7.0 sold for $138 vs the average $129 (+7%)

Down one spot from last week, this foundational symbiote issue remains a consistent contender on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10 having appeared six out of seven weeks on the chart

While the weekly Hot 10 may not have the dynamic turnover of a list like the Key Collector Comics Trending 20, the purpose of the information provided is to analyze the secondary market from a financial perspective of premium price point Key Issues that sell in quantities and establish a marketplace pulse of what is in demand similar to popular chart-topping lists that exist in many pop culture categories

Amazing Spider-Man #129

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Amazing Spider-Man #129
 
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$200
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$800
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$2k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Punisher

1st appearance of the Jackal

[March 2023 - Jon Bernthal confirmed to reprise the role of Punisher for Daredevil: Born Again / May 2023 - a rumor suggests there may be a Punisher series in the works for Disney+]

Hot 10 Week 6

🏅#1 on the Hot 10

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

9.4 sold for $3,960 vs the average $3,647 (+9%)

9.2 sold for $3,120 vs the average $2,845 (+10%)

8.5 sold for $2,100 vs the average $2,088 (+1%)

8.0 sold for $1,900 vs the average $1,817 (+5%)

7.5 sold for $1,634 vs the average $1,497 (+9%)

3 copies outsold the average

7.0 sold for $1,499 vs the average $1,350 (+11%)

6.5 sold for $1,442 vs the average $1,159 (+24%)

6.0 sold for $1,150 vs the average $1,090 (+6%)

5.5 sold for $993 vs the average $990 (+0%)

5.0 sold for $960 vs the average $917 (+5%)

4.0 sold for $899 vs the average $807 (+11%)

3.5 sold for $750 vs the average $693 (+8%)

2.0 sold for $640 vs the average $562 (+14%)

Daredevil: Born Again premieres March 4 and the excitement for Jon Bernthal’s comics-accurate Punisher is evident in the past two week’s of sales as this massive Blue Chip Key Issue takes the top spot for the second week in a row

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