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The Top 10
1 Rom #1 – Lorenzo De Felici – Regular – Foil
Whether you love them or hate them, blind bags are now a big part of the comic collecting community. While many blind bags advertise the contents of what to expect before purchasing, Skybound and Image have been known to hide secret covers in their blind bags (remember the MARVEL/TEAM-UP #14 reprint in the BATTLE BEAST blind bags). In this set of blind bags, there were 3 hidden issues. The first, and most popular, was ROM #1. This was a huge surprise for many fans, making the announcement that ROM was joining the Energon universe in stealth was great marketing. For those that loved ROM but didn’t buy into the M.A.S.K. blind bags… the aftermarket became a hunting ground! We tracked 325 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 300% with a high sale of $76 for a NM+ copy and a current raw NM FMV of $39.
2 Avengers: Armageddon #1 – Ryan Stegman – Magic The Gathering
Marvel and Magic the Gathering have had a great promotional relationship lately. They have had successful crossovers with the cards and also had a whole series of Magic the Gathering card covers. In their latest promotion, Marvel included a secret variant for the already existing Magic the Gathering card, Warstorm Surge. This captured the eyes of both comic book collectors and Magic the Gathering players. This variant features the artwork on the card! We tracked 52 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 317% with a high sale of $55 for a NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $24.
3 MASK Origins #1 – Pye Parr – Blind Bag Edition – Foil
This was another alternate secret comic that could be found in the M.A.S.K. blind bags! If you have been reading the Energon Universe, specifically the FCBD specials, then you know that they have been laying the groundwork for the M.A.S.K. series. There have been bits and pieces dropped into the G.I. Joe books and this book is all those puzzle pieces placed into one book. This is not the first issue, but its own story. This book was not an advertised pull from the blind bags and caught many fans off guard. While some blind bags were opened early and fans slowly started getting the hint… it was already too late for many. The only option to get a copy would be to hunt down the specific issue on the aftermarket. We tracked 99 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 230% with a high sale of $50 for a NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $17.
4 Absolute Batman #21 – Seth Mann – One Stop Comic Shop – Spot Foil Wraparound B&W (Limited 2000)
This week is THE week! Ever since the Absolute Joker was introduced, fans have been waiting for the pinnacle moment when he comes face-to-face with Absolute Batman. This is that moment! What better way to memorialize the occasion with a crazy black and white comic cover exclusive by Seth Mann. The cover features Batman strung up as a scarecrow, with the villain Scarecrow in the background. It is an eerie cover for an eerie moment in the Absolute Batman story. We tracked 9 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 150% with a high sale of $159 for a NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $138.
5 MASK #2 – Pye Parr – Blind Bag Advanced Edition – Foil
This is the last of the three secret issues that were hidden in the M.A.S.K. blind bags. Each of the three issues were their own standalone storyline. While they are all connected through the overall Energon universe, the stories still work as one-shots… except for this one. If you enjoyed the first issue of the M.A.S.K., you’re in luck! This blind bag pull is the complete 2nd issue of the series, a whole month ahead of time! If you didn’t get a chance to pull it, there are copies flying off the shelves on the aftermarket. We tracked 33 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 125% with a high sale of $20 for a NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $11.
6 Avengers: Armageddon #1 – Dike Ruan – Regular
While the Magic the Gathering artwork variant takes our number 2 spot, this issue still is moving in large numbers. All issues of AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON featured a Magic the Gathering Warstorm Surge promo card, featuring the Avengers. Cross promotions have been doing very well for Marvel and Magic, and this one is no exception! This issue sold very quickly and the promotional cards hit the aftermarket in droves. We tracked 44 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 135% with a high sale of $15 for a NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $9.
7 Absolute Batman #2 – Nick Dragotta – Regular
The rumor mill is churning and it has things to say about Absolute Batman. By word-of-mouth and social media, a very faint rumor has spread about a project involving the new Dark Knight. The rumor is that Absolute Batman may be getting an anime in the near future. However, this rumor should be taken with extra grains of salt. There is no evidence, hints, or insiders that have scooped this intel. It could very well be unsupported fan speculation. Or… it could be true. One thing is for sure, it is enough information to send fans hunting down top keys in the ABSOLUTE BATMAN run! We tracked 16 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 61% with a high sale of $40 for a NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $38.
8 G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #329 – Steve Beach – Gears Of Joe (1:10)
Snake Eyes is arguably G.I. Joe’s poster boy. Whether one is a fan or not, Snake Eyes is easily recognizable in any comic, movie, or even toy. This character got a spotlight feature this past week when he was the focus of Beach’s artwork. Beach is a fan favorite artist and his Gears of Joe cover collection is also highly sought after. The collection spans from issues #325 to #330, all featuring the Joes and their signature vehicles. We tracked 11 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 45% with a high sale of $12 for a NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $9.
9 Absolute Batman #1 – Nick Dragotta – Regular
Just like ABSOLUTE BATMAN #2 got a boost in sales, so did the issue that started it all! Since rumors have been flying around about an animated production for the ABSOLUTE BATMAN series, the books have started to pick up speed. This rumor wasn’t leaked, that we know of, and doesn’t have any other information behind it. It could be fan speculation or it could be based on actual evidence. Right now, there isn’t much to go on but it’s enough for die hard ABSOLUTE BATMAN collectors that want to secure a copy before a potential price jump. We tracked 47 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 21% with a high sale of $340 for a NM+ copy and a current raw NM FMV of $162.
10 Ben 10 #1 – Robert Carey – Regular
BEN 10 is a prime example of a great comic that got its deserved spotlight. When the series was originally announced, fans of the original Ben 10 animated series were hesitant. The animated series was so beloved by many that it was natural to be cautious. Would this new comic series add or ruin such a nostalgic show? Due to this, the book saw average sales during its first week. After positive reviews and excitement started spreading, the book soared! Since then, fans cannot get enough of BEN 10. The book has been spotlighting on our TOP 10 week after week. Looks like it’s hero time! We tracked 27 copies sold, at a 7-day growth trend of 36% with a high sale of $20 for a NM copy and a current raw NM FMV of $14.