Since Covrprice.com came on the scene, they have become a go to spot for watching eBay trends on comics. They scour thousands of eBay sales to cultivate data to spotlight the hottest selling comics. Here is this week’s Top Ten Comics:
#1 SUPERMAN / BATMAN #8 | DC | 2004
Who watches the Superbowl for football? We all know why we tune in… the commercials and mind-blowing trailers. And wow, DC put its best foot forward in showcasing the upcoming “The Flash” film. There are so many amazing moments (looking at you, Keaton!), but one specific character’s debut in the DCU propelled this book to this week’s top spot: Supergirl. However, this isn’t Lara Lane Kent from Injustice: Gods Among Us Year Three #7 (regardless of the notable likeness). Instead, it looks like this iteration of Supergirl is the post-crisis version of Kara Zor-El. Will this Supergirl be part of Gunn’s new DC world? Only time will tell. In the meantime, this book has been seeing some heat! We tracked 43 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 506%, with a high sale of $70 for a CGC 9.6, with a raw NM FMV of $24.
#2 BUTTERFLY #1 | ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS | 2014
Talk about an overnight success! Amazon announced that this storyline will be getting a series on its streaming platform, and that is all it took to increase the value of this comic. A few weeks ago, this book was a dollar bin find. After the announcement of the series, this book made enormous jumps in value. Within a day, it jumped to $25, then again to $50, and again to $100. The spike in interest and value in this issue is simply mind-blowing! We tracked 22 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 707%, with a high sale of $100 for a raw copy and an NM FMV of $67.
#3 THE AUTHORITY #1 | DC | 1999
Ultra-violent, gritty, and weird… this sounds exactly like a project Gunn was born to helm. His particular style of bizarre characters and visually captivating scenes will fit this project well. The Authority is not a PG-13 group of heroes, and googling a few panels of this comic will show how violent this group of heroes can be. Many have compared the gritty, sarcastic, and bloody team with that of THE BOYS. THE BOYS paints heroes negatively, while this series still holds on to a more hopeful view of superheroes. We tracked 42 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 166%, with a high sale of $422 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw VF FMV of $33.
#4 WYTCHES #1 | IMAGE | 2014
This is an interesting book to see in the top ten. The story is truly a captivating horror tale with striking visuals. While this was originally optioned for a film, it has now been announced that it will be an animated series debuting on Amazon. Whether you’re an investor or a collector, Wytches is a great pick-up in preparation for the eventual debut of the animated horror show. We tracked 73 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 90%, with a high sale of $153 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $22.
#5 SUPERGIRL WOMAN OF TOMORROW #1 | DC | 2021
Supergirl is a superstar this week! She is giving Damian a run for his money. The Gunn announcement of a Supergirl movie has increased interest in this book, which shares the same title as the movie. Seeing as this book will be the inspiration behind the movie’s storyline, it is quickly becoming a rarity to find! We tracked 41 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 140%, with a high sale of $50 for an NM raw copy and currently trending at an FMV of $39.
#6 CREATURE COMMANDOS #1 | DC | 2000
Another Gunn announcement propels a book to our top list! While WEIRD WAR TALES #93 is the first team appearance of the Creature Commandos, speculators are picking up the team’s first solo series. An interesting note is that the characters that first appear in this issue do not appear in the promo image released for the series. Regardless, this has not stopped fans from purchasing a copy. We tracked 11 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 468%, with a high sale of $89.95 for a raw copy. Current NM raws are trending at $43.
#7 BATMAN #656 | DC | 2006
The second half of the full vs. cameo appearance book set! Whichever you prefer, both are on the top ten list this week. Gunn’s announcement for The Brave and The Bold has catapulted both these books into the spotlight. Who knows what the future holds for Damian Wayne? One thing is certain; his books have dominated the secondary market since last week! We tracked 41 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 120%, with a high sale of $360 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $67.
#8 STORM & THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS #1 ARTHUR ADAMS (1:50) | MARVEL | 2023
Every other book on this list made it to the top ten because of new information or a new trailer. However, this book stands alone. While it holds the first appearance of a new character, Jon Ironfire, it is unrelated to any cinematic news. This book is selling well simply because it was a great story, a good key, and a fantastic retailer incentive cover. We tracked 14 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 349%, with a high sale of $100 for a raw copy and a current NM FMV of $89.
#9 SPIDER-MAN NOIR #1 | MARVEL | 2009
Last week we got news of a Spider-Man Noir series in development at Amazon. This is one of the two series that Sony has been promising to the fans, the second being Silk: Spider Society. This exciting news was followed by lukewarm news one day later when it was reported that Spider-Man Noir would not be Peter Parker. It’s an interesting direction to take, and while some seem hesitant, fans are still chasing Noir’s first appearance. We tracked 27 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 127%, with a high sale of $525 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $189.
#10 BATMAN #655 | DC | 2006
Bat-fans can’t get enough of Damian Wayne! One of the most notable new characters debuting in Gunn’s roster, Damian takes two spots in this week’s list. First up, his cameo appearance. Wherever you may stand on the cameo vs. full appearance debate, you can’t go wrong with either book. They both have nearly the same FMV for a raw NM copy. The question comes down to the collector… What is most valuable, a cameo or a full appearance? We tracked 26 copies sold, at a 7-day trend of 125%, with a high sale of $495 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $71.