The more we learn about future Marvel Cinematic Universe properties the more we realize we know so little.  This uncertainty makes investing in Marvel projects even riskier.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (March 25, 2022)

Rumors are that the Wandavision show and the new Spider-Man movie will tie into this film.  Multiverses.  Investors have hypothesized for a long time that this meant different worlds but now maybe it means different versions of Earth or realities.  Different Spider-Men.  Maybe even a female Thor (SPOILER).  Only Kevin Feige knows.

Investors and speculators are looking at the first appearance of America Chavez as the choice character to invest in.  Vengeance #1 is a good book to look at before others get in on it. Instead, I am going to look back to another possible Doctor  Strange character that might appear in future Doctor Strange films.

Strange Tales #126 features the first appearance of Dormammu.  He has already appeared in the DCU, but this book has another significant first appearance.  This same book also features future love interest, Clea.  This book should only increase in value based upon the Dormammu first appearance, but if Clea appears in the MCU watch out.

 

 

Thor: Love and Thunder (May 6, 2022)

Jane becomes Thor.  Valkyrie is the first lesbian character in the MCU and apparently, it plays a role in the movie.  Christian Bale ventures into the MCU as Gorr (God Butcher). Remember, villains rarely hold their value in books beyond the first speculative FOMO rush.

Many interesting plot details. Except for What If #10,  I do not see many chances for investment so far.  Even the What If book has been priced beyond what it should be worth. If you keep this book beyond May 1, 2022, you may have held it too long.

 

 

 

 

Black Panther 2 (July 8, 2022)

News emerged that the role of Black Panther will not be recast because of the death of Chadwick Boseman.  For many this caused Shuri appearances to rise in value because of FOMO.  Already people have concluded that Shuri is the next Black Panther.  Possibilities such as a prequel explaining Wakanda before T'Challa and how vibranium came to Wakanda are being ignored.  If Shuri does become the Black Panther it may not sit well with viewers who remember Boseman in that role.

I have observed in the last few days Shuri books selling for less than what they normally would sell for online on different platforms than eBay.  I am not going to recommend you buy any Shuri books because I am afraid they will not maintain any value in the long term. Instead, you may want to buy the real deal, Fantastic Four #52. My reasoning is that Black Panther 2 may not be as successful as the Black Panther because of the absence of T'Challa.  This is a risk Marvel may be able to survive but can you if you put all your money on Shuri?

 

Captain Marvel 2 (Nov. 11, 2022)

Captain Marvel, check.  Monica Rambeau, check.  Kamala Khan, check. All these characters seem to have already been on speculator and investor wish lists.  I would wait until you hear more about the villain of this movie because they may have some investment opportunity value.

You may also have a speculative book like Uncanny X-Men #164 come into play.  Marvel seems to be replacing established actors and actresses with younger counterparts.  Kamala Khan is in this film.  Transitioning Captain Marvel to Binary to explore the stars is one way to replace her with a younger character.  Again this is a very speculative pick.

 

 

 

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Dec. 2022)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (2023)

Adam was mentioned at the end of Vol 2.  That sent speculators and investors buying early appearances of Him and Adam Warlock.  The prices may slide a little, but how much meat is left for investors?  Instead, you may have to look at two books for characters yet to even be mentioned by name in the MCU.  I would look at Strange Tales #179 and the first appearance of Pip the Troll.  James Gunn does wonders with offbeat characters and Pip the Troll may be a nice addition to the MCU.  He was also a member of the Infinity Watch with Adam Warlock, Gamora, and Drax.  Maybe now is the time to look at this book.

The Infinity Watch makes you think of another team member who is related to Drax.  Drax mentioned his daughter dying at the hands of Thanos.  Investors and speculators never really flocked to Iron Man #54 like other Easter egg reveals.  I never understood this as I purchased a few copies for pennies on the dollar.  Remember "better one day too early than one day too late" is a quote cited on these pages.  It applies to the first appearance of Moondragon.

 

She-Hulk

This is another book where the cat has come out of the bag.  Everyone has targeted the first appearance of  She-Hulk long ago.  The villain of the series is the Abomination. He is another MCU repeat offender.  I would look to the first appearance of the Leader in Tales to Astonish #62  as a viable book for speculation. Other than those aforementioned choices I would not recommend other investments based upon this show.

 

Coming to the finish line....

Well, we have only one more chapter to this saga.   The final report on Marvel Cinematic Universe Properties that were recently announced. Stay tuned!