When it comes to monitoring the top-100, best-selling issues on eBay, collectors and investors would be wise to pay attention to more than the first 10 comics. Most weeks, the top-10 comics are mostly the same issues with some exceptions. As you venture further down the rankings, you’ll see the real trends and patterns emerging. Here are five issues that buyers had their attention on this week.
25. ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #1 (NEW TO THE LIST)
Despite the plethora of rumored cameos for Deadpool 3, the word on the internet is that we actually won’t see Daphne Keen appear as Laura Kinney. However, that doesn’t mean the character won’t appear in the MCU. Who’s to say the part won’t be recast when the full X-Men team arrive in the Multiverse?
Considering Marvel Studios’ push for more female leads, adding Laura either as X-23 or Wolverine would make sense. That could be why buyers sent the first issue of her self-titled series into the top quarter of the Hottest Comics.
40. DAZZLER #1 (NEW TO THE LIST)
Speaking of those numerous potential Deadpool 3 cameos, Taylor Swift has once again caused a massive stir on eBay. She was spotted hanging with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman last week, and that was enough for fans to consider Swift an official part of the Deadpool 3 cast.
Since she’s supposedly playing Dazzler, it sent buyers for the character’s early issues. While her first appearance in X-Men #130 tops the list, the next best thing is Dazzler #1, the debut issue of her first self-titled series.
65. AVENGERS #2 (NEW TO THE LIST)
In the age of the Marvel Studios, Avengers keys are must-haves for MCU fans. Avengers #1 casts a large shadow, but any of the first issues in the classic series are worth owning. Since Avengers #2 is completely overlooked most days, it’s great to see it getting attention this week.
This issue featured the first appearance of Avengers Mansion and the obscure Space Phantom.
86. BATMAN #635 (NEW TO THE LIST)
As we get closer to Batman’s debut under James Gunn’s DCU era, we will see an increase in sales for Batman #635. It was in this 2005 issue, the mysterious Red Hood was re-introduced, ultimately revealed to be Jason Todd. While he began as a villain, Red Hood became an anti-hero and part of the Bat-Family, amassing a considerable following of his own.
Will we see this story adapted for the silver screen? Fans have been clamoring for just that.
99. BATMAN #608 SECOND PRINT (NEW TO THE LIST)
Whether it’s the first or second printing, this is one of the most popular Batman comics of the early 2000s. With Jim Lee handling art duties, Batman never looked so amazing. Meanwhile, Jeph Loeb crafted one of his best arcs, giving readers the famed “Hush” story.
Matt Reeves has been quiet about his plans for The Batman 2, so there’s plenty of speculation surrounding the plot. Many fans believe Hush will be adapted for the screen, thus prompting an increase in sales for Batman #608. This just so happens to be the second printing, the more coveted of the two print runs.
