Larry Doherty at Larry’s comics puts out a weekly market report. It is always a good read to see what is getting hot, and what he thinks will get hot. We tend to agree on a lot of things (Todd the Ugliest Kid on Earth made the list this week.) So without further ado this weeks market report:
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Hey guys,
Here is my shops weekly report for this week. It contains A LOT of recycled information because it’s weekly & the market doesn’t change that fast. Enjoy it. Don’t take it too seriously. Top ten
Regular issue new comics by sales: Here is the top ten list of actual sales in my shop. These are just one shop out of 1,900 direct market shops actual sales. Every shop is different.
#1 – Batman #22. Not only is “Alpha Dog” for the week, but it is the top seller in my shop. DC employs the magic formula: Great story + great art + great character = great seller!
#2 – Justice League #22 . This book is basically the launching pad for all of DC’s publishing plans for the next six months. Trinity War launches in style.
#3 – Superman Unchained #2 . This is one damn fine comic. The current Action & Superman titles have quickly become the red headed stepchildren of Superman Unchained & Batman / Superman.
#4 – Superior Spider-Man #13 . Fans are adoring the new level to the Spider-Man mythology courtesy of Mr Dan Slott. It’s a whole new era in the saga of the wall crawler.
#5 –Uncanny X-Men #8. This is what fans want. X-books that matter and are “gasp” good! The X-Men franchise has been on the rise for a year due to it’s high quality.
#6 – Walking Dead #112. “Rock Star” of the week. Again. No title has brought more new business to my shop than walking Dead in the last decade.
#7 – Batgirl (2011-) #22 .
One of the regulard DC titles with stable sales. Most DC new 52 titles have not only jumped the shark, they have gone full blown “Sharknado”
#8 – Indestructible Hulk #10 .
Fans want a Hulk tittle as clever as Dr Banner. Mark Waid’s take on the character has fans lining up. Nice crossover sales with Daredevil fans in this issue as well.
#9 – Wolverine #6 Now . The current issue has Logan apparently losing his healing factor seemingly result of age of Ultron. This leads directly into the BIG rumored :Death of Wolverine”
#10 – Daredevil #28.
For the love of god, buy this book. If you love classic Marvel, smart Super-hero stories, delightful artwork this book is for you. Mark Waid is penning a legendary run.
Honerable mentions: Sheltered#1 & Ghosted #1. Although not top ten sellers, It was almost as if Image new releases Ghosted #1 & Sheltered #1 were stapled together. Most customers purchased them both. The sheer “balls” Image has demonstrated to publish different genres & their success, has created a fan base willing to try something different. It’s a golden era for creator owned material.
Top “ten-ish.”
Regular issue new ( last year ) comics by aftermarket: Modern comics that are seeing aftermarket activity. Ebay, Amazon, CGC boards, Bleeding Cool, conventions & my Phantom retailer network of 25+ shops are the primary source of this information. Not the top selling books in comic stores, rather the currently published, modern books that are selling above cover price for a variety of reasons. Prices are so volatile, in some cases they are out of date upon publication. This is just a guide, you figure them out, it’s fun. It’s simple, search E-Bay under completed auctions: SDCC announcements are sending shock-waves through the collecting community. Todd the Ugliest Kid on Earth has spiked to a $50+ book on the announcement that it is being developed as an animated show.
The Last of Us #1, 2 & 3. New video game based property has been an online sales beast, bucking the latest trend of a downturn. DC’s Fables is under development by Hollywood. Rachel Rising #1. Yeah, rising in price due to TV rumors. Pilot Season Declassified #1 & The Test #1. TV development is stirring interest. Uber #0. Nazi shock violence for the sale of shock violence
Polarity #1. This band tie in dual collectable.
East of West #1 Quality new mythology has this on everyone’s radar. Nowhere Men Fabulous word of mouth. Under-ordered. Settling.
Peter Panzerfaust. Rumored stop motion animated show for BBC
Helheim #1 regular #1. Obscure indy publisher. Low print run. Killer material.
Injustice #1. This video game tie in hasn’t even begun.
Hawkeye. Eisners should light this on fire. .
The Sixth Gun. NBC passing on the TV show.
Mind MGMT. The recent movie development news has fans scrambling. #1-$50
Saga. This is the title defines the recent Image revival. #1-$75
Five Ghosts #1. Positive word of mouth.
Top ten “ish” up & coming modern Key issues.
Modern comics that are just starting to see aftermarket movement. Books that were recently not in demand, and are finally experiencing aftermarket activity for a variety of reasons.
Jokers Daughter. DC’s upcoming Villains month features a book on the Clown Prince of Crimes Daughter. Her New 52 identity is unknown. If she turns out to be Duela Dent, Batman Family #6 is a great buy right now. It’s ALL speculation.
Spider-Man 2099. Obviously Miguel O’Hara
just got “time quaked” into the current Marvel Universe in Age of Ultron #10. I knew he was coming to Dan Slott’s storyline this year, I just didn’t know how. As usual, I was simply ahead of the curve. 🙂 His first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #365 is well worth your two dollars right now.
Captain Marvel #27. First appearance of Mistress Death. DC 1st issue special #2. With ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO reinventing The Green,I’ll risk $3 Spawn #9 . First appearance of Angela. Dark Knight Returns #2. First full in costume Carrie Kelly. Guardians of the Galaxy #1 vol 2. Fans are starting to focus on this affordable #1
Wolverine #166. 1st appearance Dog
Uncanny X-Men #282. First Bishop. The second print is tough to find.
Guardians of the Galaxy 24 & 25 (vol 2), return of Thanos. X-Factor #5 & 6. First Apocalypse. Rumored villain in upcoming X-movie
Batman #7. First full appearance Harper Row. Rumored new Robin.
Captain America vol 5 #6. First full appearance of the Winter Soldier New Mutants #16. First Warpath $10
Top ten modern Key issues at my shop.
Modern comics that sell off my wall constantly. My shop sales are primarily new material, & my back issue sales tend to be related. I have a waiting list for most of these books.
New Mutants #98. With an X-Force movie in development & the recent success of the video game, the first appearance of Deadpool is an entire generations Hulk 181.
TMNT #1. This is an entire generations “grail”. They are usually twenty somethings & they are usually collecting everything turtles.
Kimota! All Miracleman issues have been flying amidst Marvel rumors. Ms Marvel #16 & 17 are on fire lately. Mystique is a top Marvel villain.
Walking Dead #1. The undisputed king of the modern era. Actually ANY WD pre 100.
Uncanny X-Men #266. 1st Gambit is always a $40 instant sale.
Uncanny X-Men #141 &142. Days of future past movie source
Captain Marvel #33 – Origin of Thanos $50
Incredible Hulk #271. 1st comic book App Rocket Raccoon. $50
Nova #1. The new marvel series has fans scrambling for this relatively inexpensive bronze age key. $40+
Batman Harley Quinn. Iconic Alex Ross cover $50
Infinity Gauntlet, War, Crusade, Abyss. Thanos, Thanos Thanos.
The Killing Joke. It’s simply the best Joker wall book in the 25 year history of my shop. $25
Batman Animated #12. Every Bat fan wants the first appearance of Harley Quinn. $85
My Top ten “ish” under-valued modern comics.
These are books I’m speculating will soon see aftermarket activity, & are currently under-valued in my humble opinion, some may even be found in the bargain bins. I want to buy these books on the cheap. They’re long-shots. ( I’m not spending hooker or booze money on them. )
Villains month is going to have a Doomsday title. He has ALWAYS been a fan favorite in my shop. He’s considered a major villain by an entire generation. Man of Steel #18 is VERY undervalued right now.
The Wrath is scheduled to make his New 52 debut in Detective comics #22, so Batman Special #1 look like a nice buy. The SHIELD trailer looks killer! Action Comics Vol 1 #845 January, 2007. First modern day General Zod. Hank Henshaw appearances. The new 52 version is coming.
Eric O’ Grady key’s: Irredeemable Ant Man #1-12, Secret Avengers #23 & #32
Marvel Red Sonja #1. Gail Simone is taking over Dynamite series.
Rom #1. IDW just untangled the rights. If Nova & Ms Marvel can get hot, why the hell not Rom? Marvel Spotlight Vol 2 #6 . first comic appearance of Star Lords fatherJ’son of Spartax ( I like ALL Star Lord appearances )
Uncanny X-Men #172-3.Movie source material with Mariko Yashida
New X-Men #134. First Quentin Quire.
Star Brand #1. First New Universe & brand/tattoo: The Star Brand.
Thor #344. First appearance Malekith ( In upcoming Thor-2 movie )
Invaders vol 2 #1. First Dr. Nemesis
Battle Scars #1 & #6. First full Phil Coulson & Marcus Johnston.
The Invincible Iron Man #10. First Pepper Potts as Rescue.
Young Avengers #1. First Kate Bishop. My favorite Marvel female.
Ms Marvel #1. She’s rumored to be in Avengers 2 movie. Ultimate Team Up #5. First African American Nick Fury in comics.
Captain America #157. first appearance of Viper
Deathshead appearances. Absolute quarter box fodder. I’m currently researching which to buy.
Top ten modern variant comics by aftermarket:
Variants are versions of the regular issue comic. They are NOT regular issue comics. They are distributed / created for a variety of reasons. Order incentive / retailer incentive, produced exclusively for shops/shows,events.
Prepare yourselves for the onslaught of SDCC variants hitting this week.
Image Expo variants are selling for considerably less than their C2e2 counterparts earlier this year. There were 8 exclusives at this con. Fans are hesitant to pull the trigger in the summer downturn, thyat traditionally ends after SDCC. Walking Dead #1 Wizard World variants. East of West #1 Forbidden Planet $30, ComicsPro/Ghost $15
Nowhere Men #1 Thought Bubble, ComicsPro, CBLDF.
Skottie Young marvel Babys. fans simply adore these.
Hellheim #1 NYCC $50, ECCC $100
Blank sketch covers. There seems to be an insatiable need for these by auto / sketch seekers. Five Ghosts #1 ECCC.
Phantom variants. You know you love them. Generally sold $3.99 in shop sell for $10 online. Incoming!
My pick of the week. The comic shipping this week that will be worth your valuable speculator y consideration, and why.
RED SONJA #1
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Gail Simone (A) Walter Geovanni (CA) Jenny Frison
THIS IS IT. Red Sonja gets a fresh new attitude by the dream team of writer GAIL SIMONE (Batgirl, Birds of Prey) and artist WALTER GEOVANI (Prophecy, Witchblade), on the book they were born to create. Sonja pays back a blood debt owed to the one man who has gained her respect, even if it means leading a doomed army to their certain deaths!
This thrilling new series features covers by the top female artists in the industry, including Nicola Scott, Colleen Doran, Jenny Frison, Fiona Staples, Amanda Conner and more. You do NOT want to miss this re-introduction the She-devil with a Sword! Red Sonja is a cool character. Gail Simone has a fan base as fierce as Red Sonja. My shop only sells a handful of Red Sonja, but I expect Batgirl numbers for this issue. It is shipping SOLD OUT at the distributor level. There appear to be 8.7 ka-billion covers for this issue & I’m betting that completists will want them all. A lot of people ask me why I like to speculate on modern comic books. Original Art, Gold, Silver & Bronze age comics are a much better investment. I’m a comic book fan, a voracious reader of new material. I love how new books set the pace for back issues. It is fast paced & never stagnant due to the constant release of new material. Right now modern comics are the petri dish of pop culture, comic shops the breeding ground. I have been collecting comics since the 1970’s & been in the business of selling them since the 1980’s. I love a quality story & a great buy, equally.
I speculate on new comics every week. I always have & I always will. Purchasing modern comic books with the intent of making a profit is my hobby of choice. It’s impossible that every new comic week will generate a book of “Walking Dead class” potential, but it’s still fun to try to make savvy buys. You can sit back & wait for aces, or you can play the hand your dealt to the best of your ability. Sometimes, I’m right. Sometimes I’m wrong, but I play every week. If you enjoy this new micro-blog format of my weekly market report. If you notice a trend developing email me: larryscomicsinc@aol.com |
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Larry Doherty
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well it’s time to pick up clone #1 boys and girls as it has an ‘big announcement’ at comic con…
any canadians that want to talk speculation…
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