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THE TOP 10
1 Venom #250 – Nick Bradshaw – Muppets
This book marks a potentially big moment in the Venom mythos. It is the return of Knull and the first appearance of Hela as the Queen in Black. The story just kicked off earlier this month, so who knows where it will go. That’s not the reason this book is trending, though. That trend is due to a symbiotic muppet taking over the cover, in an homage to SECRET WARS #8. In celebration of the 70th anniversary, Muppets have taken over the Marvel covers. This isn’t a ratio cover either; it is an open order cover that probably didn’t get a lot of initial orders. Now, The Muppets are receiving their due diligence with a Broadway and Disney+ show on the horizon! We tracked 23 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 356% with a high sale of $50 for a Raw NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $31.
2 Transformers #1 – Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer – Regular
The success of movies like the Spider-Verse series and K-pop Demon Hunters has caused Hollywood to take a second look at animation as a serious storytelling medium. Transformers One was also a positively received film, even though it underperformed at the box office. The robots-in-disguise are taking another shot when it was announced that an adult animated series was in development (not that way). The animated series would be targeting older viewers and would bring the Energon Universe to life. The Transformers and G.I. Joes are set to share the screen in a way that they have not before. Fans couldn’t wait and secured their own copy of this issue! We tracked 15 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 134% with a high sale of $120 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $43.
3 Sonic The Hedgehog: Chaotix’s 30th Anniversary Special #1 – Nathalie Fourdraine – Cover RI (1:25)
The Chaotix team is a long-time ally of Sonic, in their role as detectives-for-hire. This cover celebrates 30 years of the team’s existence, featuring the core members: Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee. The cover comes from notable Sonic artist Nathalie Fourdraine. Her 1:15 retailer incentive covers tend to have high collectibility among Sonic fans. This book took it to another level by making it a 1:25 retailer incentive, all that much more rare! This shot up in value as fast as Sonic! We tracked 9 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 82% with a high sale of $153 for a Raw NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $110.
4 Black Hole #1
It seems that not one but many studios were trying to get their hands on this storyline. The hot story is about a supernatural STD that turns teens into monsters. Netflix sees this as a major hit and ordered it straight-to-series. If you’re not sure what that means, it means Netflix ordered a full season of the property without any pilot episode. It also allows the creative team more flexibility in how they choose to approach the property. Overall, it means the studio is confident in the show’s potential, giving collectors a reason to chase the first issue! We tracked 27 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 109% with a high sale of $450 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $33.
5 Void Rivals #1 – Lorenzo De Felici – Regular
As mentioned for our #2, the Energon Universe is headed to an animated series! This isn’t an animated series geared towards children. Instead, this animated series will be for adults. It has been hinted that they aim to follow in the same grisly tone as Kirkman’s Invincible. Although the show hasn’t announced where it will be streaming, this is just the beginning. The project will likely share more information as details are solidified. In the meantime, it’s not a bad time to pick up a copy of the first appearance of the Energon Universe! We tracked 31 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 173% with a high sale of $84 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $13.
6 Hello Halloween #1 – Flops – Boom Direct Reserve – Glow-In-The-Dark Virgin (Limited 300)
If you’re into new and trending artists, Flops is one to keep your eye on. Their retro-style artwork has caught the eye of collectors lately. A few Flops covers have made it to the Top Ten, but this book really heated up! It not only is stellar artwork but also is a glow-in-the-dark virgin cover that is extremely limited. Just in time for the spooky season, this book is a perfect Halloween cover to collect! We tracked 10 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 100% with a high sale of $95 for a Raw NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $80.
7 Spider-Man & Wolverine #6 – Greg Land – Muppets
The Muppets make their mark with a hilarious homage cover to WOLVERINE #1. The Swedish Chef taunts his next opponent with 3 deadly wooden spoons ready for combat. Only Wolverine and the Swedish Chef could look so daunting. The popularity of these muppet covers comes on the cusp of a recent Broadway debut. For the first time ever, The Muppets will debut on Broadway next week! This is also in addition to the announcement that The Muppets will have a new show on Disney+, starring the very popular Sabrina Carpenter! This show is a “one-off event” that could potentially be a back-door pilot to a regular series. These 70th anniversary covers are hot commodities as The Muppets jump back into the spotlight! We tracked 18 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 53% with a high sale of $54 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $17.
8 Something Is Killing The Children #1 – Werther Dell’Edera – Regular
Comic book fans have known the excellent storytelling and characters behind SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN. Now, the general audience will also be introduced to Erika Slaughter and all of her bad-assery! Blumhouse has secured the rights to SIKTC and has big plans! The studio plans to create a live-action film while also producing an animated series for adults. Reports indicated that Netflix and Lionsgate were also considering acquiring the property, but Blumhouse aggressively secured the property, citing the success of Weapons. There is no other information on this freshly secured deal, but we’ll likely see more SIKTC as the project moves forward! We tracked 16 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 55% with a high sale of $1,459 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $431.
9 Exquisite Corpses #6 – Michael Walsh – Secret Foil
To no one’s surprise, the next secret foil of EXQUISITE CORPSES has hit the Top Ten! These secret foil covers have been very popular during the week of their release. While they are labeled “secret”, most retailers and customers have come to expect the one-per-store variant. As it hit the aftermarket, the value and volume have followed the same patterns as its predecessors, with the exception of the first issue secret foil. We tracked 21 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 41% with a high sale of $80 for a Raw NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $44.
10 Dead Samurai #3 – Bill Sienkiewicz – Virgin (1:15)
The Top Ten was dominated by media news this week. There were lots of deals made and old properties making a comeback. Against all those factors, the artwork on this cover was so phenomenal that it pushed its way into the Top Ten. Bill Sienkiewicz is a legend in the comic book world, giving birth to Moon Knight’s early, eclectic artwork. Sienkiewicz is a prolific artist with so many legendary covers to collect. Fans of Sienkiewicz were more than ecstatic to see the latest cover release, showcasing his never-ending talent! We tracked 9 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 100% with a high sale of $45 for a Raw NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $24