Top 100 Variants of the 2020 CPV Price Guide

Canadian Price Variant Price Guide 2020 Values

From: The 2020 CPV Price Guide for 1980’s Canadian Price Variants (Type 1A) by Bill Alexander, Paul Clairmont, Walter Durajlija, Jay Halstead, Jon McClure, Benjamin Nobel, Conan Saunders, Doug Sulipa, and Angelo Virone [ introduction, table of contents, all titles ]

The Top 100
	Issue		CPV Cover Price	CPV Value 9.2	CGC-Confirmed
1		Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #320 Archie, 10/1982	$0.75	$600	37
1	1st Appearance Of Cheryl Blossom Angelo notes: A 5.5 CGC sold for $200 in October 2019. First appearance of Cheryl Blossom !This key Price Variant is really tough to find in higher grades. Very early CPV Cheryl Blossom appearances are great investments. Ben notes: Note that Archie only introduced direct editions much later, so for earlier Archie issues like this one there was only newsstand distribution and thus two total types (the two different cover priced newsstand versions) instead of three; one thing this difference means is that the percentage of total copies that are the CPV is much higher when compared to Marvel/DC CPVs. Doug notes: 1st appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in Dare to be Bare = 5 page-s;
2		Amazing Spider-Man #238 Marvel, 3/1983	$0.75	$475 ▲ $50	104
2	1st Appearance of Hobgoblin; Came with Tattooz Angelo notes: A 6.5 CGC sold for $210. A 9.6 CGC sold in August 2018 for $2,300. None in this grade have appeared in months. This has become a must have book for the serious C.P.V. collector and/or investor. A double cover in 9.4-9.4 CGC has been confirmed to exist! Paul notes: 75¢ variants of this issue did indeed come with Tattooz included; book is considered incomplete at CGC (green qualified label) if absent — read Jon’s note as well, regarding CGC’s treatment. A VF- Amazing Spider-Man #238 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $160 in 2018 Ben notes: Classic cover contender. Also refer to my prior note in this separate blog post » Jon notes: Amazing Spider-Man #238 is not incomplete without Tattooz. It was printed in a standard, old fashioned way, independent of the Tattooz inserted later, just like many other in-house or paid advertisement inserts from any era. I believe this problem originates from the fact that the comic’s cover mentions Tattooz, as does the cover to Fantastic Four #252(3/83). Ideally, the Tattooz ARE absent due to the slow degradation of the contents that will eventually effect the paper quality inside. Overstreet listings are confused, forced to respond to CGC’s myopic view. Once upon a time, I called Bob Overstreet and told him that the FF #252’s Tattooz were being used as ASM #238’s Tattooz and that the cure was to list them as same value, which he agreed with and subsequently did so. Collectors aren’t sure what to believe and that’s how the myth is perpetuated, the myth of being incomplete without Tattooz. At some point, although my original note remains in the guide about the switching of Tattooz between books, this was changed back to the original mistaken listing (including the explicit mistaken statement that NO Type 1a Canadian variants exist with Tattooz) with two values, with and without Tattooz. The FF #252s are listed in Overstreet #48(2019) at $8 with Tattooz and $6 without in NM-, and ASM #238 is listed at $170 with and $80 without in NM-, a discrepancy that highlights this dilemma, with Tattooz worth between $2 and $80 for the same item. All any grading company would have to do is say ”no Tattooz” on the label and have a blue label, leaving it to the collector to decide on the relative importance of its inclusion. There is little difference between the mistaken use of the term ”Canadian Edition” for Type 1A variants and insisting books without inserts are incomplete; thankfully the misidentification of “Canadian Edition” now reads “Canadian Price Variant.” Any real NM- or better copy should be taken seriously with or without the insert. Tattooz were inserted in Amazing Spider-Man #238 and Fantastic Four #252 and advertised on the covers; Captain America #279(3/83) and Star Wars #69(3/83) were all given Tattooz inserts without any advertising on the covers. Because neither of the latter books are considered incomplete without the inserts and would receive CGC blue labels, it stands to reason that ASM #238 and FF #252 are not incomplete without Tattooz either, as the books are complete, having been printed in a standard way, independent of the Tattooz that were then inserted. The only difference is the ads on the covers, and those are irrelevant as they are part of the cover of the comic book.
3		Batman #357 DC, 3/1983	$0.75	$315 ▲ $20	19
3	1st Appearance of Jason Todd; Killer Croc appearance (cameo); Cont. in Detective Comics 524 Angelo notes: A PGX 9.4 sold for $566.81 in 2019 and a 9.2 CGC sold for $441.44 in the same year. A 9.8 CGC sold in early 2018 for $1,500. New record-prices in multiple grades in 2019. Rumors circulating that Red Hood might be coming to the DCU. Treat it with a grain of salt. So much going on with this book that it’ll only get more expensive as an investment. Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; FIRST appearance of JASON TODD (Later becomes the RED HOOD); FIRST brief appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC; (See Detective #523 for First cameo appearance; See Detective #524 for First FULL appearance);
4		Saga of the Swamp Thing #37 DC, 6/1985	$0.95	$300 ▲ $35	14
4	1st Appearance of John Constantine Angelo notes: A book with future potential. A 5.5 CGC sold for $300 in 2019. A CGC 9.6 variant sold in 2018 for $750. Doug notes: First FULL appearance of JOHN CONSTANTINE aka HELLBLAZER; ALAN MOORE Story;
5		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #21 Marvel, 3/1984	$0.75	$275 ▲ $15	7
5	1st Appearance of Storm Shadow; Silent issue Angelo notes: A great investment book for a long time to come. A CGC 8.5 sold for $300 in 2019. Jay notes: One of the scarest CPV’s in the run. Doug notes: HIGH DEMAND, Very Low Supply;
6		Transformers #1 Marvel, 9/1984	$1.00	$255 ▲ $5	34
6	1st Appearance of Transformers Angelo notes: A good number of copies were printed with a manufactoring flaw due to a dull blade (top and/or bottom edge of covers). A 9.0 CGC sold for $226 in October 2019, a CGC 9.4 sold for $400 in 2018; a raw copy described as 9.0-9.2 sold for $200 in September of 2018. Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,800 in December 2017 Doug notes: ORIGIN and FIRST appearance in Comics of the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS; The FIRST BATTLE between the Autobots & the Decepticons; The FIRST Appearance in Comics of; MEGATRON, Ravage, OPTIMUS PRIME
7		Jughead #325 Archie, 10/1982	$0.75	$250	8
7	2nd Appearance Of Cheryl Blossom Angelo notes: Second appearance of Cheryl Blossom. This issue came out the same month as Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #320. A very key book that needs more attention! Very early CPV’s of Cheryl Blossom appearances definitely need a price hike given the difficulty finding high graded copies. Doug notes: SECOND appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in Barely Friendly = 6 page-s; First appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title; Same Month as Betty & Veronica #320; Jason Blossom app; RARE due to HIGH demand; Very Undervalued as compared to B&V#320;
8		Marvel Graphic Novel #4 Marvel, 1982	$5.95	$220 ▲ $5	96
8	Origin & 1st Appearance of The New Mutants, (Cannonball, Psyche, Sunspot & Wolfsbane). Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 sold for $1,075 in July 2019. New Mutants movie has been delayed multiple times and it is affecting the value of the book. Paul notes: A CGC 9.8 Marvel Graphic Novel #4 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $1105 in 2019 Ben notes: Readers should be aware that Marvel Graphic Novel does not fit the same mold as the newsstand-exclusive comic book variants that make up the rest of the guide. These Marvel Graphic Novel books are magazine-tier at CGC/CBCS, and beyond the size difference to regular comics the distribution differed as well, with these books distributed as graphic novels with just one version priced at $5.95 for Canada, as opposed to there being direct edition and newsstand versions.
9		Amazing Spider-Man #252 Marvel, 5/1984	$0.75	$195 ▼ $33	287
9	1st Appearance of the black costume; Amazing Fantasy 15 cover homage Angelo notes: In August 2018, a 9.8 CGC variant sold for $1,150 and a 9.6 CGC variant sold for $764. Book has settled for lower prices since because an increased supply came up for sale. Then in November 2019, a CGC 9.8 variant (white pages) sold for $1750. Along with Marvel Team-up #141, Spectacular #90 and Secret Wars #8 this book is a must have for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit which eventually becomes Venom. Paul notes: Example ASM #252 variant sales at PNJ Comics: A CGC 9.8 Amazing Spider-Man #252 variant sold for $1,020.00 on 12/24/2017, an NM+ variant sold for $250.00 on 3/7/2018, and an NM variant sold for $215 in 2018. Ben notes: An “event” comic that received immediate collector interest, it is likely that many collectors may have not been able to load up at their local comic shop with as many copies as they wanted, and thus headed to the newsstands to add additional copies. We see an extraordinarily high number of CGC census copies of both the variant and the “regular” types for this particular issue. Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,282 in October 2018; back in December 2017 a CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,000; a VG/FN variant sold for $107.58 in August 2018 Conan notes: A CGC 9.4 Amazing Spider-Man 252 variant sold at MyComicShop for $300 in 2019
10		Batman #386 DC, 8/1985	$0.95	$185 ▲ $25	13
10	1st Appearance of Black Mask Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 sold for $2025 in early 2019. Black Mask will be the villian for the upcoming movie, Birds of Prey in early 2020. Doug notes: Low Print = 75,303 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; FIRST appearance of ROMAN SIONIS aka the BLACK MASK cover & story = Part-1 of 3-Parts;
11		Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 Marvel, 12/1984	$1.00	$180 ▲ $5	117
11	Origin of the alien symbiote that eventually becomes Venom. Angelo notes: Along with ASM #252, Spectacular #90 and Marvel Team-up #141 this is another must own book for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom. Ben notes: Classic cover contender. Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,000 in December 2017; a CGC 9.6 variant sold for $615 in 2018; a CGC 8.5 variant sold for $173.50 in August 2018
12		Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #322 Archie, 2/1983	$0.75	$170	4
12	Cheryl meets Archie for the first time Angelo notes: First meeting of Cheryl Blossom and Archie Andrews.Very early CPV’s of Cheryl Blossom are great investments when found in high grade. Doug notes: 3rd appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title, in Fast and Loose = 6 page-s; First meeting of CHERYL BLOSSOM and Archie Andrews; Betty and Veronica in LINGERIE Cover by Dan DeCarlo!
13		X-Factor #6 Marvel, 7/1986	$0.95	$165	42
13	1st Appearance of Apocalypse Angelo notes: Two separate variant copies in CGC 9.6 sold in 2018 for $650. Numerous copies were printed with a common manufactoring flaw (top right corner). Prices for 9.6 and 9.8 have fallen in 2019 however, prices in lower grades have seen a slight uptick with speculation that Apocalypse can potentially make a comeback. Bill notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold for $750 in 2018
14		Punisher #1 Marvel, 1/1986	$1.50	$160 ▲ $10	32
14	Double-size Angelo notes: A CGC 9.0 sold for $270 in 2019 Conan notes: A CGC 9.0 Punisher 1 variant sold at MyComicShop for $270 in 2019 Doug notes: Double Size Giant; ORIGIN of Frank Castle the PUNISHER; JIGSAW becomes Punisher’s ARCH-ENEMY; FIRST appearances of; The Trust, Don Cervello, Gregario, Charlie Siciliano, Tony Massera & Aleric; PUNISHER is #27 on IGN’s 2014 Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All-Time List; Classic Mike ZECK & and Phil Zemelman Painted Cover; Mike Zeck & John Beatty art;
15		Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #321 Archie, 12/1982	$0.75	$155	4
15	Cheryl Blossom appearance Angelo notes: Very early CPV’s of Cheryl Blosoom appearance. A great investment if you can find in high grade. Doug notes: 2nd appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title, in Pool Your Talents = 5 page-s;
16		Marvel Team-Up #141 Marvel, 5/1984	$0.75	$150 ▲ $10	36
16	Ties with Amazing Spider-Man 252 for first appearance of the black costume Angelo notes: Along with ASM #252, Spectacular #90 and Secret Wars #8 this is another must own book for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom.
17		Star Wars #68 Marvel, 2/1983	$0.75	$148 ▲ $3	22
17	1st Appearance of Fenn Shysa Angelo notes: Yellow cover makes it easier to spot defects.A 9.8 CGC sold for $600 in 2019. Doug notes: ORIGIN and Re-Introduction of BOBA FETT classic cover & Story;
18		Batman #423 DC, 9/1988	$1.00	$138 ▲ $48	9
18	Todd McFarlane cover Angelo notes: A raw VF+ sold for $229 in 2019. A CGC 9.6 sold for $640 in November 2019. This being a McFarlane cover and the last CPV issue in the title makes it particularly desirable. An undervalued book that will become harder to find for a decent price. Ben notes: Classic cover contender. A CGC 9.4 variant sold for $265 in October 2019. Doug notes: LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title; Classic Todd McFARLANE Cover Art; Jim STARLIN story;
19		Booster Gold #1 DC, 2/1986	$0.95	$132 ▲ $6	27
19	1st Appearance of Booster Gold (Michael Carter); Versus Blackguard
20		Archie’s Pals ‘n Gals #161 Archie, 11/1982	$0.75	$130	2
20	3rd Appearance of Cheryl Blossom Angelo notes: In my opinion, a very undervalued CPV. Cheryl Blossom’s third appearance; first solo story; second Jason Blossom; multiple SEXUAL suggestive panels well-disguised on the cover making this controversal indeed! See my market report for this year where I point them out in detail! Ben notes: In this year’s value survey, for this issue (and other early Cheryl Blossom appearances as well), the difference between the highest advisor opinions and the median advisor opinion was particularly stark; in other words I feel this makes the early Cheryl Blossom appearances “issues to watch closely” for the future, as some members of the advisory team clearly see more upside. Doug notes: FIRST SOLO Story & Third overall appearance CHERYL BLOSSOM in Snob Hill, 11 page story; Cheryl Blossom Pinup; Second appearance of Jason Blossom; Archie in DRAG cover; CONTROVERSIAL Hidden SEXUAL and Sexual Innuendo Scenes HIDDEN in Busy BORDER Images; First appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title;
21		Marvel Tails #1 Marvel, 11/1983	$0.75	$125	18
21	1st Appearance of Peter Porker Angelo notes: 1st appearance of Spider-Ham, Hulk-Bunny, Goose Rider, Captain Americat, J.Jonah Jackal, May Porker & Larval Earth, canonically called Earth-8311. Spider-Ham has been a smashing success given the Spider-verse movie! A CGC 9.8 sold for $1092. This one-shot issue is definately a must own book given all the possibilities these characters have for future projects on both the small as well as the big screen. Ben notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold in October 2018 for $1092. Conan notes: A CGC 9.2 Marvel Tails 1 variant sold at MyComicShop for $125 in 2019
22		Sonic the Hedgehog #1 Archie, 7/1993	$1.50	$125	2
22	Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 Sonic the Hedge Hog #1 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $265 in 2019
23		Thor #337 Marvel, 11/1983	$0.75	$125 ▲ $33	173
23	1st Appearance Beta Ray Bill; 1st Simonson Thor Angelo notes: Three separate copies in 2019 sold in 9.8 CGC for $1000, $932 and $885. A 9.4 CGC sold for $235 Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 Thor #337 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $350 in 2019 Ben notes: Classic cover contender. Conan notes: A CGC 9.8 Thor 337 variant sold at MyComicShop for $825 in 2019; A CGC 9.2 Thor 337 variant sold at MyComicShop for $225 in 2019 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of BETA RAY BILL as he becomes new THOR, and the Series Begins; First appearance of LORELEI-c/s; Classic Walt Simonson-c/a begins; CBG’s 2012 Book Listed as the #2 Greatest Comic Cover of All-Time; A CGC 9.2 variant sold at dougcomicworld.com in 2018 for $129.
24		Blip #1 Marvel, 2/1983	$1.25	$123 ▲ $23
24	1st Appearances of Donkey Kong and Mario; Video game magazine in comic-book format Angelo notes: In my opinion, a book that is investment-worthy with future potential Ben notes: Something that really strikes me about the Blip series is that it is the only instance I am aware of among CPVs where there exist both dual-price newsstand copies and* single-price newsstand copies (the CPVs)* (here’s pictures of what I mean).
25		Tales of the Teen Titans #44 DC, 7/1984	$0.95	$123 ▼ $5	73
25	1st Appearances of Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Jericho; Origins of Deathstroke and Jericho Angelo notes: 1st Appearances of Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Jericho (Deathstroke’s son); Nightwing joins Titans; Origins of Deathstroke and Jericho. A 9.6 CGC sold for $338 in 2019. A CGC 9.8 variant sold in 2018 for $750; a PGX 9.4 variant sold in 2018 for $199. Rumor has it that a live action movie is being discussed. Paul notes: A CGC 9.4 Tales of the Teen Titans #44 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $170 in 2017
26		Suicide Squad #1 DC, 5/1987	$1.00	$111 ▼ $11	10
26	Angelo notes: In 2018 a CGC 9.6 sold for $500 and a raw 9.2 sold for $150. Dark cover makes it tough to find in higher grades Doug notes: New Modern Copper Age SUICIDE SQUAD Team s First series begins = Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, DEADSHOT, Enchantress, Mindboggler, Nightshade, Plastique & Rick Flag; Amanda Waller Begins;
27		Rocket Raccoon #1 Marvel, 5/1985	$1.00	$108 ▲ $3	9
27	Angelo notes: A 9.4 CGC sold for $200 in January 2019.
28		Saga of the Swamp Thing #20 DC, 1/1984	$0.95	$105 ▲ $15	7
28	Alan Moore scripts begin Doug notes: First ALAN MOORE Story & CLASSIC Series Begins;
29		Amazing Spider-Man #265 Marvel, 6/1985	$0.75	$105 ▲ $11	21
29	1st Appearance of Silver Sable Angelo notes: Silver and Black movie has been announced and delayed. News is scarce and waiting for an update. Female super-heroes is a market that has earned Marvel’s expansion interests. Tough to find in very high grade. A CGC 9.0 sold in October 2019 for $90 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of Silver Sablinova aka SILVER SABLE; Spider-Man vs the Black Fox cover & story; Sony Pictures is developing a BLACK CAT / SILVER SABLE Big Screen MOVIE
30		Spectacular Spider-Man #90 Marvel, 5/1984	$0.75	$103 ▲ $8	12
30	New costume; Black Cat’s new powers Angelo notes: A must have book for any collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom. Dark cover makes it harder to find a top graded copy. Doug notes: BLACK CAT Solo-c/s; Spider-Man in Alien BLACK COSTUME in Last Panel = TIES for First app;
31		Saga of the Swamp Thing #21 DC, 2/1984	$0.95	$100 ▲ $10	6
31	Origin of Swamp Thing (new origin) Angelo notes: The story in this issue is second to none. A CGC 9.2 sold for $220 in 2019. Conan notes: A CGC 9.2 Saga of the Swamp Thing 21 variant sold at MyComicShop for $220 in 2019 Doug notes: 2nd ALAN MOORE Script issue; First All-New ORIGIN of SWAMP THING by ALAN MOORE
32		Amazing Spider-Man #239 Marvel, 4/1983	$0.75	$100 ▼ $2	36
32	2nd Appearance of Hobgoblin Ben notes: First Spider-Man vs. Hobgoblin battle. Bill notes: An Amazing Spider-Man 239 variant in CGC 9.8 sold for $667, Nov-2019
33		Avengers #257 Marvel, 7/1985	$0.75	$100 ▲ $10	17
33	1st Appearance of Nebula Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC sold in June 2019 2019 for $930. Nebula is finally getting the exposure needed in the MCU. Doug notes: First appearance of NEBULA; Karen Gillan playing NEBULA in the GUARDIANS of the GALAXY #1 Movie; A CGC 9.0 variant sold at dougcomicworld.com in 2018 for $79.
34		Superman Annual #11 DC, 9/1985	$1.60	$98 ▲ $3	3
34	Angelo notes: A 9.4 CGC sold for $300 in 2019 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of BLACK MERCY cover & story; BLACK MERCY has appeared in the SUPERGIRL TV Series; Classic ALAN MOORE Story; MOGOL cover & story; MONGUL is #41 on IGN’s Top-100 Comic Book Villain Of All Time List; Batman, Robin & Wonder Woman-c/s;
35		Wolverine Limited Series #3 Marvel, 11/1982	$0.75	$98	24
35	Angelo notes: Dark cover in high grades makes it the more difficult book to find within the series, however they do come up for sale online and at cons. Doug notes: YUKIO kills Asano Kimura; Third appearance of Lord Shingen Yashida and YUKIO; MARIKO Yashida & The Hand appear; The TOUGHEST issue to find in HIGH GRADE due to the BLACK COLORS on the Cover;
36		Brave and the Bold #200 DC, 7/1983	$2.00	$98 ▲ $8	12
36	1st Appearances of Geo-Force, Halo, Katana, Outsiders, and Brimstone; Giant-size; Final Issue Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC sold for $600 in early 2018 Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 Brave and the Bold #200 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $242 in 2017 Doug notes: 68 Page GIANT; Scarcer LAST ISSUE; FIRST appearance of Tatsu Yamashiro aka KATANA; BATMAN and Golden Age BATMAN-c/s; 16 page Preview and FIRST appearance of BATMAN and the OUTSIDERS;
37		Wolverine Limited Series #2 Marvel, 10/1982	$0.75	$96	25
37	1st Appearance of Yukio Doug notes: FIRST Canadian Price Variant in Title; Mariko Yashida, Yukio, Lord Shingen, The Hand, Katsuyori & Noburu-Hideki appear;
38		Marvel Movie Showcase #1 Marvel, 11/1982	$1.50	$95 ▲ $15	6
38	Reprints Star Wars 1-3 Angelo notes: A CGC 7.5 sold for $265 in April 2018 only to be auctioned once again shortly after for $208. Dark cover makes it difficult to find in higher grades.
39		Uncanny X-Men #201 Marvel, 1/1986	$0.75	$95	9
39	1st Appearance of Cable as baby Nathan; Starjammers & Binary appearance; Storm becomes team leader Ben notes: A CGC 9.4 variant sold for $228 in June 2019 Doug notes: First appearance of Baby Nathan Summers who will grow up to become CABLE = Over FOUR YEARS (FIFTY MONTHS) Before His First full appearance in New MUTANTS #87;
40		Star Wars #81 Marvel, 3/1984	$0.75	$93 ▲ $3	7
40	First post-Return of the Jedi story Doug notes: Classic BOBA FETT, Hans Solo, & Princess Leia PAINTED cover by Tom Palmer; BOBA FETT cover & story;
41		Batman #366 DC, 12/1983	$0.95	$93 ▲ $13	8
41	1st Appearance of Robin (Jason Todd) Angelo notes: A 9.6 CGC sold in July 2019 for $345 & a CGC 9.2 sold in February 2019 for $200. Ben notes: A cool feature about this Classic Cover is its unique integration of the Batman logo into the artwork (here are some others) Bill notes: A raw NM variant sold for $330 in 2018 Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; Batman vs JOKER Battle cover & story; First appearance of Jason Todd as ROBIN in Costume; Early appearance of HARVEY BULLOCK; Alfred’s daughter Julia Remarque begins as a continuing character; Classic Walt Simonson cover;
42		Sonic the Hedgehog Mini Series #0 Archie, 2/1993	$1.50	$90	2
42	Angelo notes: A CGC 9.6 (white pages) copy sold for $250 in June 2019. Ben notes: Published 2/1993 this issue pre-dates #1 of the mini-series by one month
43		Wolverine Limited Series #4 Marvel, 12/1982	$0.75	$90	29
43	Death of Shingen Yashida Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 sold for $294 shortly after the 2019 CPV guide came out. Doug notes: Mariko Yashida, Yukio, the Hand & X-MEN appear; Death of Lord Shingen Yashida & Noburu-Hideki; MARIKO Yashida and WOLVERINE get engaged;
44		Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 Marvel, 12/1982	$1.25	$88 ▲ $18	11
44	1st Appearance of Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau); Origin of Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau) Doug notes: First appearance & ORIGIN of Monica Rambeau, as she becomes the new Black Female CAPTAIN MARVEL cover & story; Monica Rambeau is currently known as Spectrum; Monica Rambeau Later became a Member of the AVENGERS;
45		Detective Comics #523 DC, 2/1983	$0.75	$85 ▲ $5	5
45	1st Appearance of Killer Croc in cameo Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 sold for $600 in 2019. A raw NM+ variant sold for $396 in 2018. Paul notes: In my opinion, a very undervalued key copper age book. A CGC 9.4 Detective Comics #523 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $232 in 2017 Doug notes: FIRST cameo appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC anywhere (preceded 1st cameo in Batman #357 from 3/1983 by ONE MONTH); Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje played KILLER CROC in the 8/2016 SUICIDE SQUAD Movie; BATMAN vs SOLOMON GRUNDY Battle cover and Story;
46		Sonic the Hedgehog Mini Series #1 Archie, 3/1993	$1.50	$80	1
46	Ben notes: Michael Gallagher story, Scott Shaw & Bill White art, Scott Shaw cover
47		Saga of the Swamp Thing #25 DC, 6/1984	$0.95	$80 ▲ $1	3
47	1st Cameo Appearance of Constantine; Alan Moore story; Jason Blood appearance Doug notes: ALAN MOORE Story; Etrigan the DEMON appears; FIRST Cameo appearance of JOHN CONSTANTINE aka HELLBLAZER = One panel Cameo, Appears ONE YEAR before the First FULL appearance in #37
48		Batman #404 DC, 2/1987	$1.00	$80 ▲ $5	5
48	Origin of Batman; Year One Part I Doug notes: FRANK MILLER Scripts Begin; BATMAN Year One Part-1 of 4-Parts; First appearance of SEINA KYLE aka the Modern CATWOMAN; Camren Bicondova is playing Selina Kyle aka CATWOMAN in the GOTHAM Fox TV Series; First appearance of Carmine (the Roman) Falcone
49		Wonder Woman Vol 2 #1 DC, 2/1987	$1.00	$75 ▲ $15	14
49	1st Appearances of Ares (DC) and Aella; Origin of Wonder Woman (new origin); Wraparound cover Angelo notes: 9.8 CGC sold for $459 in 2019.
50		Masters of the Universe #1 Star, 5/1986	$0.95	$75 ▲ $15
50	Angelo notes: He-Man movie announced. Star Comics are the tougher books to find but stick with high grade only.
51		New Mutants #26 Marvel, 4/1985	$0.75	$75	11
51	1st Appearance of Legion (David Charles Haller) Doug notes: FIRST FULL appearance of David Charles Haller aka LEGION, the mutant son of Professor Charles Xavier and Gabrielle Haller; Chris Claremont story; Bill Sienkiewicz painted cover & interior art; LEGION is affiliated with X-MEN and Muir Island X-Men; MULTIPLE MAN appears;
52		Flash #323 DC, 7/1983	$0.75	$75 ▲ $5	3
52	Flash Vs. Reverse Flash Doug notes: Professor Zoom Reverse Flash
53		Flash #324 DC, 8/1983	$0.75	$75 ▲ $5	6
53	Death of Reverse-Flash; Versus Reverse-Flash; Kid Flash appearance (as Wally West) Doug notes: Lower Print Run; Barry Allen the FLASH Kills Professor ZOOM the REVERSE FLASH cover & story; Under-Valued & Hot Bronze Age KEY issue;
54		Batman #359 DC, 5/1983	$0.75	$75 ▲ $5	8
54	Origin Killer Croc; Continued in Detective Comics #526 Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC sold for $680 in 2019 and a 9.2 for $175 the same year. A CGC in 9.6 sold for $477 in October 2018. Paul notes: A CGC 9.0 Batman #359 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $165 in 2017 Bill notes: 1st Killer Croc cover with face revealed. A CBCS 9.8 copy sold for $520.00 in August 2016; a CGC 9.6 copy sold for $477 in October 2018. Conan notes: A CGC 9.2 Batman 359 variant sold at MyComicShop for $175 in 2019 Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; THIRD FULL appearance of KILLER CROC cover & story; FIRST Full KILLER CROC Cover (First time Face is Revealed on a Cover); Joker, Penguin, Scarecrow & Riddler appear on cover; FIRST comic book work by DAN JURGENS;
55		Batman #368 DC, 2/1984	$0.95	$75 ▲ $5	13
55	Versus Crazy-Quilt; Continued in Detective Comics #535 Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC sold for $575 in October 2019. Doug notes: Low Print = 89,217 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; First appearance of JASON TODD as he Officially becomes the NEW Second ROBIN cover & story; JASON TODD later becomes RED HOOD in Batman #635;
56		Wonder Woman Vol 2 #7 DC, 8/1987	$1.00	$73 ▲ $13	7
56	1st Appearances of Myndi Mayer, Cheetah (Barbara Minerva) Angelo notes: A CGC 9.6 sold for $500 in August of 2018. A CGC 9.4 sold for $305 in October 2019. Cheetah will be in the upcoming Wonder Woman sequal. Bill notes: 1st appearance of Barbara Ann Minerva who becomes the New Cheetah in issue #9. Conan notes: A CGC 9.4 Wonder Woman Vol 2 7 variant sold at MyComicShop for $305 in 2019 Doug notes: 1st Barbara Minerva CHEETAH; At dougcomicworld.com in 2018, a CGC 9.2 variant sold for $95 and a CGC 9.6 variant sold for $125.
57		Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #327 Archie, 12/1983	$0.75	$73	2
57	Cheryl Blossom appearance Ben notes: The difference between the highest advisor opinions and the median advisor opinion was particularly stark for this issue and some of the other early Cheryl Blossom appearances which says to me that these are “issues to watch closely” for the future; also watch Everything’s Archie #104, Archie at Riverdale High (#89, 90, and others). Doug notes: Outer Space-c; Peer Pressure = 6 page-s with early Jason Blossom; Fourth appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title, in Glow Worm = 6 page-s; CHERYL BLOSSOM in Teamwork = 5 page-s with Cheryl in 4 panels only; 17th appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM overall = Appears in TWO stories; NM
58		Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #328 Archie, 2/1984	$0.75	$73	1
58	Cheryl Blossom appearance Ben notes: The difference between the highest advisor opinions and the median advisor opinion was particularly stark for this issue and some of the other early Cheryl Blossom appearances which says to me that these are “issues to watch closely” for the future; also watch Everything’s Archie #104, Archie at Riverdale High (#89, 90, and others). Doug notes: Fifth appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in Title, in Hot Stuff = 5 page-s; 19th appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM overall; Betty and Veronica CHEERLEADERS Cover by Dan DeCarlo!
59		Batman #400 DC, 10/1986	$2.10	$73 ▲ $3	4
59	Anniversary edition; Double-size Doug notes: Low Print = 89,747 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; 68 Page Giant ANNIVERSARY issue; 2 page intro by Stephen King; Bill Sienkiewicz-c/a; * ARTISTS Include, John Byrne, George Perez, Art Adams, Terry Austin, Joe Kubert, Brian Bolland; * PINUPS by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude
60		Batman #405 DC, 3/1987	$1.00	$73 ▲ $15	6
60	Year One, Part II Doug notes: FRANK MILLER Script; BATMAN Year One Part-2 of 4-Parts; BRUCE WAYNE Becomes BATMAN in this issue; HARVEY DENT aka TWO-FACE appears as an Assistant DA; First appearance of Captain Sarah Essen (played by Zabryna Guevara in the GOTHAM Fox TV Series);
61		Detective Comics #566 DC, 9/1986	$1.00	$73 ▲ $8	2
61	Doug notes: Classic Batman ROGUES GALLERY cover & story; Villains Profiled includes; Joker, Penguin, Two-Face, Ras al Ghul, Poison Ivy, Riddler, & Mad Hatter; Doug Moench story; GENE COLAN & Bob Smith art; Dick Giordano cover; Green Arrow & Black Canary backup story with Onyx & Barricade;
62		Web of Spider-Man #1 Marvel, 4/1985	$0.75	$71 ▲ $6	37
62	1st Appearance of the Vulturions Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 sold in April 2018 for $376. A book with future potential. Ben notes: Charles Vess Painted Cover. Classic cover contender. Bill notes: Spider-Man discovers that his spider sense does not work against the alien symbiote. Conan notes: A CGC 9.8 Web of Spider-Man 1 variant sold at MyComicShop for $282 at auction in 2019 Doug notes: Fifth appearance of Spider-Man in BLACK Alien Costume cover & story; Classic CHARLES VESS Painted cover; First appearance of the Vulturions;
63		Smurfs #1 Marvel, 12/1982	$0.75	$70	2
63	Angelo notes: Not an easy book to find in higher grade probably because it appealed to children more than adults for obvious reasons. Doug notes: FIRST American Standard Format COMICS appearance of the SMURFS;
64		Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1 Marvel, 5/1984	$1.00	$70 ▲ $10	30
64	X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four in all Angelo notes: 1st appearance of the Beyonder and Battleworld. Speculation is pointing to a future MCU climax leading to a Secret Wars storyline taking place on Battleworld! If it’s confirmed this book will enjoy an increase in value for all the right reasons.
65		Masters of the Universe Limited Series #1 DC, 12/1982	$0.75	$70 ▲ $10	11
65	Angelo notes: He-Man movie announced. A CGC 9.8 (white pages) copy sold for $455 in November 2019.
66		Sonic the Hedgehog #2 Archie, 9/1993	$1.50	$70
66	Ben notes: Michael Gallagher story, Dave Manak & J’Dagostino art, Dave Manak cover
67		Batman #353 DC, 11/1982	$0.75	$69 ▲ $7	10
67	Versus the Joker Paul notes: A CGC 9.8 Batman #353 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $275 in 2017 Doug notes: 52 Page GIANT; 16 page Bonus insert of HE-MAN and the Masters of the Universe PREVIEW by Paul Kupperberg & Curt Swan = Pre-Dates DC’s Masters of the Universe #1 by One Month; Batman vs JOKER Battle in the LAST LAUGH cover & story; Low Print = 108,232 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; A CGC 9.8 variant sold at dougcomicworld.com in 2018 for $179.
68		Ewoks #1 Star, 5/1985	$0.75	$68 ▲ $3	1
68	Angelo notes: A raw 9.6 variant sold for $132 in 2018. Black cover makes it tough to find in the highest of grades. Ben notes: A CGC 9.4 variant auctioned for $124 in November 2019
69		ThunderCats #1 Star, 12/1985	$0.75	$68 ▲ $8	15
69	Based on the animated television series Ben notes: Beware of logos; my full note can be found here</a.
70		Jonah Hex #92 DC, 8/1985	$0.95	$68	7
70	Final Issue Angelo notes: Not an easy find in true NM condition. It’s only a rumor but some are saying that westerns will be making a comeback. A CGC 9.6 (white pages) copy sold for $240 in November 2019. Doug notes: LAST ISSUE; Scarcer LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title
71		Unknown Soldier #268 DC, 10/1982	$0.75	$68 ▲ $3	3
71	Fall of Berlin Angelo notes: Fall of Berlin; Death of Unknown Soldier. One of the most infamous covers for price variants in the 1980’s. A tough book to obtain in very high grade. A CGC 9.0 (white pages) copy sold for $80 in June 2019. Doug notes: LAST ISSUE; ONLY Canadian Price Variant in Title
72		Thing #1 Marvel, 7/1983	$0.75	$65	22
72	Origin of Thing (Ben Grimm); Origin of the Fantastic Four Angelo notes: During the summer of 2018, a CGC 9.8 sold for $450 and a CGC 9.6 sold for $175. Beautiful cover by an artist that needs no introduction. Doug notes: JOHN BYRNE cover art & story; ORIGIN and LIFE HISTORY of BEN GRIMM, from Yancy Street Gang Days, College Football Days, First Meeting with Reed Richards & the Rocket that Made him into the THING of the Fantastic Four
73		Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 DC, 10/1985	$1.60	$65 ▲ $10	14
73	Death of Supergirl (Kara Zor-El); Origin of the DC Multiverse; Origin of Monitor; Origin of Anti-Monitor; Origin of Pariah
74		Crisis on Infinite Earths #8 DC, 11/1985	$0.95	$65 ▲ $10	7
74	Death of the Flash (Barry Allen)
75		Ghost Rider #81 Marvel, 6/1983	$0.75	$65 ▲ $1	10
75	Zarathos leaves Johnny Blaze; Final issue Bill notes: A Ghost Rider 81 CGC 9.8 CPV sold for $553.00 11/2019 Doug notes: LAST ISSUE; Scarcer LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title
76		Batman #358 DC, 4/1983	$0.75	$65
76	1st Killer Croc cover (face hidden); Versus Killer Croc; Continued in Detective Comics #525 Angelo notes: A CGC 9.0 sold in October 2019 for $130 Conan notes: A CGC 9.0 Batman 358 variant sold at MyComicShop for $130 in 2019 Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; TIED with DETECTIVE #525 for SECOND FULL appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC (same Month as DETECTIVE #525 from 4/1983); Tied with Detective #525 for First KILLER CROC Cover (Face is Hidden);
77		Detective Comics #524 DC, 3/1983	$0.75	$65 ▲ $5	3
77	2nd Appearance of Jason Todd; Versus the Squid; Continued from Batman #357 Bill notes: 1st full appearance of Killer Croc, Killer Croc’s face seen for the first time; A CGC 8.0 variant sold for $82.50 in June 2018 Doug notes: FIRST FULL appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC anywhere (same Month as the Cameo in Batman #357 from 3/1983); KILLER CROC appears on SEVEN pages in 23 Panels = [CROC FACE is Shown in THREE Panels; CROC EYES Only shown in FOUR Panels; CROC Figure Only is shown in 16 Panels]; Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje played KILLER CROC in the 8/2016 SUICIDE SQUAD Movie; SECOND appearance of JASON TODD = Cameo; LOW Print Run
78		Legends #3 DC, 1/1987	$1.00	$63 ▼ $7	15
78	1st Appearance of new Suicide Squad; Death of Blockbuster (Mark Desmond) Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 (white pages) copy sold for $455 in November 2019.
79		Green Lantern #201 DC, 6/1986	$0.95	$63 ▲ $5	9
79	1st Appearance of Kilowog Angelo notes: Cover has a white background which can be a challenge to find in higher grades due to visible defects. Anticipate this book getting more attention if and when a Green Lantern movie is confirmed …or makes an appearance in the upcoming T.V. show recently announced.
80		Detective Comics #526 DC, 5/1983	$2.00	$63 ▲ $5	5
80	Versus Riddler, Cavalier, Mad Hatter, Scarecrow, Signalman, Spook, Mr. Freeze, Black Spider, Killer Croc, Joker, Two-Face, Killer Moth, Clayface, Gentleman Ghost; Batman’s 500th appearance issue Angelo notes: The inner golden circle on the cover can get easily scratched or smudged by touching it. A good number of copies have been compromised due to these very issues. Bill notes: Jason Todd is seen wearing a costume for the first time in this issue (an old Dick Grayson circus costume). In this landmark 500th Anniversary issue, Jason Todd discovers that Bruce Wayne is Batman, and discovers his parents have been killed by Killer Croc. The issue features a Special 500th Aniversary Bob Kane bonus full-page Batman pin-up. A type 1A gem to try to find in a certified 9.6 or higher grade being squarebound in format. Doug notes: 68 Page Giant; Death JASON TODD’s Parents; Batman’s 500th appearance in Detective; 55 page JOKER-c/s; Batgirl, Catwoman, early KILLER CROC & 15 Batman Villains; Don Newton-a; LOW PRINT RUN
81		Detective Comics #575 DC, 6/1987	$1.00	$63 ▲ $3	1
81	1st Appearance of The Reaper; Year Two, Part I Angelo notes: Batman on the cover holding a gun! Tough book to find in the higher grades. Doug notes: Lower Print Run;
82		New Teen Titans Annual #2 DC, 1983	$1.25	$60	10
82	1st Appearances of Lyla Michaels (Harbinger), Vigilante II (Adrian Chase) Angelo notes: A book with upside potential if speculation is true that Vigilante might make it to the big screen for the upcoming Suicide Squad 2 movie. Even if he is not this is still a great book to purchase in very high grade.Thus far, I know of two double covers that exist in grades of 9.4-9.4 and 9.4-9.6. Doug notes: First appearance of Adrian Chase aka the VIGILANTE in Costume cover & story; JOSH SEGGARA played Adrian Chase aka the VIGILANTE in CW Network TV’s the ARROW in Season-Five; FIRST appearance of Lyla Michaels aka HARBINGER; Audrey Marie Anderson plays Lyla Michaels in Multiple episodes of CW Network TV’s ARROW; Lyla Michaels is affiliated with New Guardians & the Black Lantern Corps; Lyla Michaels was a central character in the CRISIS and Millennium crossovers; FIRST appearance of Chesire, Scorcher, Slasher, Spear, Bazooka & Tanker; GEORGE PEREZ cover & art;
83		Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham #1 Star, 5/1985	$0.75	$60 ▲ $10	6
83	1st Appearances of Duck Doom, J. Jonah Jackal, and Spider-Ham Angelo notes: First appearance of Ducktor Doom, Fantastic Fur (i.e., Mooster Fantastic, Invisible Gorilla, Simian Torch and Thang). Star Comics were meant for younger kids, leading to lower survivorship; A book that has future potential given the success of the Spider-Verse movie. Doug notes: PETER PORKER On-Going Series Begins; Second appearance of PETER PORKER cover & story; First appearance of Ducktor Doom = Doctor Doom SPOOF/PARODY cover & story; MICHAEL GOLDEN cover;
84		Power Pack #1 Marvel, 8/1984	$1.25	$60	11
84	1st Appearances of Lightspeed, Mass Master, Power Pack, and Aelfyre Whitemane; Origins of Power Pack, Lightspeed, and Mass Master; Death of Aelfyre Whitemane; Versus Snarks Angelo notes: A 9.6 CGC sold for $241 in 2019 Paul notes: A CGC 9.4 Power Pack #1 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $127 in 2019
85		Marvel Movie Showcase #2 Marvel, 12/1982	$1.50	$60 ▲ $6	1
85	Reprints Star Wars (Marvel series) # 4-6 Angelo notes: Another tough book to find in very high grade due to a dark cover.
86		X-Factor #5 Marvel, 6/1986	$0.95	$60	27
86	1st Appearances of Apocalypse (cameo) and Stinger
87		Wonder Woman Vol 2 #9 DC, 10/1987	$1.00	$60 ▲ $15	4
87	Origin of the new Cheetah Angelo notes: A CGC 9.4 sold for $600 in 2019. Bill notes: First Wonder Woman vs the New Cheetah battle. A CGC 9.4 variant sold for $600 in 2019.
88		Detective Comics #576 DC, 7/1987	$1.00	$59	3
88	Year Two, Part II; Todd McFarlane art Doug notes: Lower Print Run;
89		Detective Comics #577 DC, 8/1987	$1.00	$59	4
89	Year Two, Part III; Todd McFarlane art Doug notes: Lower Print Run;
90		Droids #1 Star, 4/1986	$0.95	$58 ▲ $8	5
90
91		Transformers #8 Marvel, 9/1985	$1.00	$58 ▲ $3	2
91	Doug notes: First Full appearance of the DINOBOTS cover & story;
92		Detective Comics #578 DC, 9/1987	$1.00	$58	2
92	Year Two, Part IV; Todd McFarlane art Doug notes: Lower Print Run;
93		Voltron #1 Modern, 1985	$1.00	$56	7
93	1st Appearance of Voltron in comics
94		Marvel Two-In-One Annual #7 Marvel, 10/1982	$1.25	$55 ▲ $5	3
94	1st Appearance of Champion of the Universe Doug notes: LAST ISSUE; Scarcer LAST Canadian Price Variant Annual in Title
95		Longshot #1 Marvel, 9/1985	$1.00	$55 ▲ $5	8
95	1st Appearances of Longshot, Spiral (Rita Wayword)
96		Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Mini Series #1 Archie, 8/1988	$1.25	$55	50
96	Newsstand AND Direct Variant CPV exist; 1st Appearances of Krang, Bebop, and Rocksteady in comics. Angelo notes: Not one but THREE first comic book appearances; Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady! A 9.6 CGC sold for $156 in 2019. Ben notes: In this year’s value survey, advisors were asked to give separate value opinions for the newsstand and direct edition CPV for the issue; we wanted to learn if there was a consensus as to whether one type should receive a premium over the other type. Although the median answer reflected a premium for the newsstand type, in the end we are not “breaking out” two different values in the guide this year because there was a lack of consensus with some advisors giving no premium for one type over the other, or, declining to give an opinion on the matter due to lack of sufficent data. We invite readers to contact us with any pertinent info/data. Related: please note that CGC “lumps together” both types by cover price on their census, making it more difficult to study the relative rarity between the newsstand and direct CPVs, and making the census count number at right inclusive of both types. Doug notes: 8/1988; FIRST appearance of BEBOP and ROCK STEADY in Comics; Adapts TV Cartoons; FIRST Printing; Canadian Newsstand VARIANT Edition with Single original Cover Price of $1.25, with UPC barcode;
97		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #24 Marvel, 6/1984	$0.75	$55 ▲ $37	1
97	1st Appearances of Firefly, Wild Weasel, and Zartan Jay notes: #24 has to be at minimum twice as scarce as #25, 1st Stormshadow cover, 1st Zartan and Firefly (two fan favorites).
98		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #25 Marvel, 7/1984	$0.75	$55	1
98	1st Appearances of Deep Six, Mutt, Dreadnoks, Cutter, Buzzer, Ripper, and Torch
99		G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #26 Marvel, 8/1984	$0.75	$55 ▲ $7
99	Origin of Snake Eyes Jay notes: One of Marvel’s most under-rated stories in the 80s!
100		Archie at Riverdale High #89 Archie, 12/1982	$0.75	$55
100	Early Cheryl Blossom appearance Doug notes: 4th appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in The Virtuos Villian = 11 page-s; First appearance of CHERYL BLOSSOM in this Title; 1st Sidney Snavely-c/s;