10 EXPENSIVE Comics! (That Shouldn’t Be...)

Let's have a chat about books that I have always been confused about their price, but especiallly NOW! Shout out to the community for offering up Iron Man 1 as an entry!
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[@MintHunterComics]

EDIT: From @3:03 to @3:52 it should have read $30k for Night Nurse - (sometimes Final cut pro loses text when exporting)

[@ssettle]

I’ll buy that for a dollar (or 3). Not 30k lol.

[@gevdarg]

In what omniverse?

[@King123._3]

I got some rear comic books over 50 just want to know what they worth can i reach out to you bro

[@vernonhunker4921]

With grading being so ridiculously popular. You're basically turning books into posters. McFarlane has some amazing covers which I feel is why the Batman and hulk have the values they do. It's also why he has so many other books doing Homage covers to his artwork. Great video.

[@PunguinYoga]

I keep thinking some month very soon, every new book from every major or minor publisher will be an homage to ASM 300!

[@kurtanglerookieyear]

fantastic observation regarding displayability

[@justincampbell2881]

As someone currently saving up for a (low grade) ASM #1, I think I can speak on this. It's as expensive as it is due to demand; there are a ton of people, myself included, whose primary goal in collecting is to complete ASM, and you can't do it without #1. Further driving up ASM #1 is that for most people, myself included, AF 15 is out of range. I can save 10K for a low grade ASM #1, but 50K for an AF15 is out of my league. ASM #1 has become a (very expensive) consolation book of sorts for Spidey fans. I'd also add that it's a very easy book to re-sell, if you ever want out of it.

[@jbpmichel]

I found a Wolverine #1 at a vintage game/video store for 10 bucks last year. Sent it into CGC and came back with a 9.0.

[@andreworr4307]

Nice find

[@elguerilla81]

The Night Nurse is what really blows me away. Did that 9.8 also come with your very own at home nurse?! That’s a real ridiculously high price and whomever owns that book must be a real huge fan of the character.

[@DBattyJr]

As primarily a Wolverine collector who has been on the hunt for that for years. I can agree with you on 2 things. You woke up choosing violence, and it is overpriced.

[@seangreen4227]

Alot of people are not aware that Wolverine #1 cover was an homage to Jack Nicholson from the Shining. "Heres Johnny".

[@chase6391]

This series is fantastic. Please keep these going

[@charlesversfelt]

Iron Man 1 is ridiculously common. In the 1990s people were selling NM stacks of at shows for $40-50 a pop. There are people sitting on long boxes of mint copies.

[@MintHunterComics]

Agreed

[@Will-hn2yp]

As someone who collects cartoon books, I do think it’s worth mentioning that the high prices for books like SpongeBob #1 are based on scarcity not only purely centered around high grade, but also just scarcity in general. Books like that often had/have print runs barely breaking even 4,000, and since they were made for kids, finding a high grade copy becomes nearly impossible. People sleep on cartoon books!

[@jamespomicter1147]

Great video! I too loved the splash screens of "Please don't hurt me"....(8x if I counted correctly). I must say it was a master class in walking the tightrope between your opinion vs what me be 'popular' opinion. My favorite line.."WOW...I woke up and chose violence today". Noicely done! My thought on prices is that during the Covid boom I think many people started to become more interested in comic collecting. They saw what collectables values might offer and started to become more interested in collecting for profit (and maybe just re-sparked their interest in the hobby from their childhood days). Have a great day!!

[@mrtkiernan]

2.3k for 423 is insane, but I do love the cover and is a prized key in my collection.

[@jasonwhite9705]

I agree with you all the books but ASM #1. I would love to own it because it started his solo series. Thanks for the video.

[@Mr.Knope22]

I agree with the unpopular opinion on that, Frank Miller Wolverine #1. I'll even go further and say I prefer the covers on the John Buscema run. Love those Captain Carrot figures

[@jerryrowe1671]

James you should have just put a sticky note on your forehead saying "punch me." Great video.

[@MintHunterComics]

Pretty much lol

[@ChuloAA]

I NEVER understood why that Silk first appearance variant had that price. It baffles me to this day

[@brenvy3052]

Really liked this video. Had some different opinions that I also share (love Wolverine #1 but I also don't think that cover is great). Enjoyed the variety of books on the list. Keep it up

[@zebritto9227]

Todd is king 🔥 I'm not surprised that these are worth what they're worth, they are part todd's life story, and as a fan of the artist, collecting his best and most important covers makes sense to me

[@chadfontaine2717]

I think some people during the covid boom thought, once again, they were "investing" to put their kids through college or whatever. So they paid what they shouldn't in a frenzy. The Wolverine #1 for example... it's not getting "more rare". More of this book are being graded daily. I have ungraded raws. Normally as a market gets flooded prices drop. But comics aren't doing that. It's now tough to see books that are out of my price range and not something I want to risk buying to see it drop back to sane prices.

[@MintHunterComics]

That book was soooo heavily printed - I get it's important but still!

[@donaldmiller9648]

The print run on Wolverine #1 had to have been very high. We sold over 2,000 copies alone in my shop at time....kept re-ordering from Diamond and this was being sold in a comic shop in a small city (60,000 population)....priced way too high...

[@rogerpilgrim7527]

The prices for books that are in great numbers are outrageous.

[@charliedogg7683]

I've read all four issues of Night Nurse in a compilation volume that Marvel put out in 2015; 1 to 3 were quite enjoyable hospital drama stories, 4 was a Gothic-style tale trying to cash in on the Dark Shadows-inspired trend of the early 70s. $30,000 for #1 in 9.8? I laughed a lot. As for newsstand vs. direct editions, I don't care - they're the same comic. The different bar codes make not a whit of difference to the stories and art. Nearly all these graded books are so far out of my price range that their price increases are merely an interesting side note to my reading and collecting.

[@florianneumann9441]

'Emmanuel! don't choose violence today!'

[@williammaxwell8934]

Agree. In most cases, comics with crazy high production numbers that are four figures and higher are doomed to fall in price.

[@HalfmoonsPicks]

That Silk $344 auction was my purchase you highlighted. 😀

[@J-Russ]

I acquired ASM 1 in a 5.5 in 2015 for 9K, it went to 28K during the pandemic and seems to sit at around 20K now. Those COVID prices were crazy. There are some 5.5 I’ve seen lower than 20K because sellers are in need of money. I’d love an AF15 but can’t afford one. I’ve been collecting ASM for over 40 years.

[@LXA2008]

Wolverine 1 cover is one of my all-time favourites! 😮😮😮 Agree with the anatomy on Iron Man 1 tho

[@nesjames341]

Batman 423 is the 1st comic i found in the wild! It was the 1st comic i ever sent to get graded and is the reason i started collecting comics!

[@joe3019772008]

yeah i seen some of those slabs priced way too high and i said i will play the wait and see game.

[@eblanco7605]

I think Marvel/SONY is laying low on Silk, maybe to let her shine in her own light. Obviously they could have introduced her during the spiderverse movie or the upcoming one. But it seems like they are keeping her separate. That tv series was announced a while back, but who knows if that's still happening. Hopefully SONY don't ruin her like morbius or venom ii. She seems under rated now, but i think she has a lot of potential.

[@cliveevans6852]

Another great video and I can dream about holding those books one day 😀

[@jaya076]

Completely agree with you

[@shanebrooks402]

I found that entire Wolverine mini series early 2000's at a value village sitting up right in sweet condition vfnm they were a dollar each.

[@tmpa623]

I agree with most of the books you have on this list. On the Batman 423 the one thing that you are missing is that there are only 283 blue labels and 92 sig series on the census, and there are definitely more than 283 people out there wanting a 9.8 a copy of this book out there. So this is strictly a supply and demand issue on the Batman 423 I do find it odd there are so few 9/8 in so many submissions and so many 9.6 and 9.4 on the census. When you look at all the other box in this area around this one, the percent of 9.8 to 9.6 is much higher than this book. I feel like for some reason CGC is intentionally keeping the population low on this book.

[@pcantu3]

My man! I have felt the same way about Wolverine Limited Series about the cover, just not into it. The price is crazy and I am still waiting for it to go down.

[@jerrysmith9555]

Whooa James I bet some threw their phones down with the spidey 1 opinion lol

[@Paulies-Hideout]

Ah, Batman #423. Years ago I had the money to either choose between that in a 9.8 or Venom #7 Variant of him holding the gauntlet. I chose the Venom issue since at the time it was a hot item. Not one of my best decisions. I had no idea that Batman issue would spike like that. Eventually I got mine but paid far more than the original offer (not 2k though). Personally that one is my favorite McFarlane Cover even though it was a rush job. Still a little grouchy I had the chance to get that at $575 but paid almost 3x as much.

[@JSSBrooklyn]

Very well thought out list; enjoyed the video and opinion. Slightly disagree on Night Nurse but hear you! Thanks again.

[@danzigvssartre]

I'm with you on the Wolverine cover.

[@cnote729]

James we got to hurt you!! I have those Wolverine keys, the Todd Batman cover too...let them be overly priced. ....lol Actually I agree with Ironman #1 cause he had series with Namor and I think with Captain America first and they're more affordable

[@casino_comics]

I agree with most of those. I would put my money on AF 15 instead of ASM 1.

[@horvathsogranfume658]

so would literally everyone

[@arthurbabcock7801]

It’s a cool image but If Batman’s cape was as it is in 423, he would be tangled up and tripping over it whenever he tried to fight!

[@dalemoyers8881]

Great video and great topic. I agree that these comics and a lot of others are way too much. 😎

[@vynilrob9719]

Sodebar: how do you categorize your books when you sell them? Alphabetically? By character? Any tips or vids would be grateful. Thanx!

[@ZeeboTheJetFan]

Silk is coming to next Spider-Man game. She was introduced in post-game scene

[@danielginsburg9558]

When I started collecting comic books about three years ago, Wolverine was one of the few titles I was familiar with. So I wonder if it's people with deep pockets, the popularity of Hugh Jackman, and little knowledge of comic books that are keeping the value of the Frank Miller Wolverine #1 up so high. It's the same thing with Derek Jeter. I mentioned something on Geoff Wilson's KZbin videos about Jeter's Topps rookie card being the only recognizable card I bought when I got back into cards about 10 years ago and on his next video, Mr. Wilson showed off 5 or 6 psa 10's!

[@Quite_Nuff_Sayer]

Totally disagree. I bought my Wolverine #1 off the rack in 1982. It is his first solo title and an iconic cover. 1982 was 42 years ago and counting. 13k copies 9.4 or higher is not going higher by much more. Especially in newsstand. $1k is going to hold and the book at 9.8 with less than 4k copies is a tight market given there are hundreds of thousands of collectors who want it.

[@derektitov6667]

I agree with most of these. I had a hulk 340 9.8 I had to sell in 2017 to help with putting together the down payment for my house. Guess I'm never getting it back again! Lol.

[@zackstriluk4296]

I agree with Night Nurse #1 I never understood its high prices for a smaller character and James knows my experiences with that book lol

[@Quite_Nuff_Sayer]

Smaller for how long? Night Nurse wastop-notch from one of the greatest years in comics. There are only 6 copies in a 9.8 and less than 50 at 9.4 or higher. 20 years from now, ABC could announce a primetime drama for Night Nurse, or she might get another series. Who knows? As a comic book with low print and high disposal rate it is rare. That is undeniable. NN was also towards the end of the "normal life" depictions in comics, which means there is sentimentality for the Silver Age Romance/Good Girl, even though it is early Bronze. People blow $30 on cars that depreciate and go to the dump, but getting one of the SIX Night Nurse #1's in a 9.8 lasts for centuries.

[@Robert-nu4vc]

​@@Quite_Nuff_Sayerrarity is one thing, but demand is just as important, if not more important, and I don't know anyone looking for a Night Nurse 1, haha! That book is way overvalued.

[@cubsblue1971]

Unpopular opinion. Wolverine is an overrated character. I guess I am just weird, but I was unhappy when the new team hit in Giant X-men. 🙂

[@matrix_comix]

He sucks so bad! I'm convinced if it wasn't for the 90s X-Men cartoon he'd be nothing. But he has many storylines you could pick whichever version you like. Doesn't make him anymore interesting tho. He's really just for dude bros.

[@SonicBoomer1974]

I couldn’t agree with you more about the Wolverine #1, the Iron Man #1, and the Hulk #340. They’re okay but not really wowing me in any way.

[@walawala3366]

I can't agree more on the Wolverine 1.

[@stampscapes]

Wolverine 1 was the most spec'd on book around that era when it came out. First appearances were important for the biggest characters but #1s were bigger in general and the X-Men appearances in anything were key. My older brothers friend that collected reserved/bought 50 copies of it from our LCS. I hadn't talked with him in decades but did so recently/briefly and he said that a lot or most of them got water damaged at some point in time which I found strange as I would have thought they were all bagged/boarded.

[@jamesrobertson5370]

Wolverine #1 goes for less than $700. You’re looking at just newsstand editions that are going for $1,200.

[@stevenguzman7735]

Sponge Bob even at 460 is good every raw one I come across is beat

[@jw4941]

I agree about ASM #1! Just an overall not-super-awesome key.

[@ZeeboTheJetFan]

Thank god captain carrot didn’t find his way to this list

[@emmanuelperez1724]

I Have That WOLVERINE 1 From 1982 Newsstand Too 😊Love The Cover But It Is Overpriced 😱 I Bought Mine Years Ago For $100 Now I Can't Believe It's $1200 Or More 😅

[@blairhartgrove7594]

Most 9.8s are overpriced

[@trevino04zero]

Love the list. Hitting the nail on the head! Just why?!

[@mitchmcclain7087]

SpongeBob comics was actually how I got into comics and I’m trying to collect a complete run. They’re actually super low prints so they’re hella rare

[@raulduke6105]

My friend just sold ASM #1 in 2.0 for $20K

[@Barada73]

Hulk 340 is one of the books I need to complete my Grey Hulk run and I’m constantly surprised by how a mid-grade raw copy will still routinely sell in the triple digits. Other than having a cover that every artist seems to want to pay homage to, it’s not even really that much of a key issue.

[@comicbooknarcissist]

you can get it pretty cheap these days.

[@Barada73]

@@comicbooknarcissist I haven’t had much luck recently, but I’ll keep trying.

[@juselara02]

Thank god, I thought I was the only one that thinks that wolverine cover is horrible.

[@andreworr4307]

I've also never thought asm 1 was a good cover ? With Spidey and the FF it could have been epic but instead is dull and badly arranged ?

[@chantillycat5415]

Eh, most comics are overpriced now. Comics have become the modern tulip bulbs. Wolverine MS 1 for 1000+? That's just stupid! It certainly had a massive print run.

[@dwaynesmith9482]

i dont get 9.8 stupidity. 9.0 or so sure but 9.8 sets a crazy bar to be achieved

[@T-RexSuplex1]

Sponge bob "he was number 1" 😂

[@richardbehrle1496]

Wow! I purchased a Spidey 1 in 1979 and 194 when it came out, and I still own it. Regardless of what you think of the prices. Buy low sell high Babak!

[@mattcarper9853]

Would you better suggest to just find the books in raw? I mean, that's where I am at now with some pricing being a bit too much for my blood.

[@irishman301]

Batman 423. Do you think the comic books worth more because of the errors on it? the moon not completely colored correctly. There's two issues with coloring. Once you see them you can't on seen it, Todd said it himself lol I wonder if that's why there were so much.?¿? 🤔

[@stormshadowctf]

Amazing 1 on this list? Are you kidding??????? Absolutely deserving.

[@ronjolly2062]

Love the Wolverine cover and the hulk 340

[@batacewiz]

Corection "the era of the direct edition ", during that time 1979, the newstand was way more availible than the Direct. those comics with the line drawn through the upc are more rare by a long shot. gotta disagree with you on that one.

[@MintHunterComics]

Correction to your correction! hahaha - Sure newsstands were still more prevalent up until 1984 until directs took over, but the 1979 direct editions and comics shops started the craze of keeping books pristine. Perfect example, in 1979 there's way more newsstands on 194, but yet there's WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY more 9.8s that belong to the direct editions! goes to show you the new way of thinking!

[@denisdujela5444]

what database are you using for the sales please and thanks

[@seanmitchell8151]

You are so right! Dexters lab and courage were much more intelligent than SpongeBob. Geez he’s annoying!

[@DevilDeceiver]

I'm relieved that I'm not the only one who doesn't really care for that limited series Miller Wolverine #1. I've never understood the hype around that book.

[@ufounderground4042]

In 2019 I payed $500 for the 1-4 limited set #1-3, was 9.8 and #4 was 9.6 also got a 9.6 #10 in the deal. Cracked #4 clean and pressed it I got the 9.8. So about $550 in the 9.8 set with the bonus #10.

[@greendaleforever]

What's the point of buying a comic if you can't read it?

[@nuctech99m]

Hey I agree i have just bought some of these raw like Batman 423 and even then i believe I paid to much $145.00 but i finally own it and its part of my run I'm trying to complete #400 - #700

[@charlesjohnson3287]

Bruh you’re going to get a LOT of comments on this one!!!

[@michaelslattery3736]

Great list

[@jeffstanley6013]

Batman 423: 110% agree. Also Tec 880: honestly, never saw the appeal.

[@gerardmensoif3774]

Never understood why Batman # 423 is so expensive, while Detective #676,677, 678 ( iconic McFarlane covers AND interior artwork) are so low in comparision. Weird.

[@BrandonMcIntyre541]

I only have a couple of these. Theres a couple I would like to have. I agree that these prices are too inflated in the short amount of time its been.

[@Dewfanatic]

I wholeheartedly agree about ASM 194. The prices don't make sense.

[@shanebrooks402]

How do you find out the print amount of a book?

[@rodnicker]

The price of Batman 423 is high, but that price has been set by the high demand for it. It's an early McFarlane cover that has been used as an homage cover many times over. It is, however, a bit of a shame that dollar for dollar this book has a higher value than say Detective Comics 359. But it seems for now people want Batman 423 more than they want Detective 359.

[@gregoryliedtka7510]

Nice snowey video, also yes 250k I'd buy a house lol

[@tartuffethespry]

Baby don't me, don't hurt me, no more 🎶🎶🎶

[@billypilgrim1089]

Is there a list of comparable DC books?

[@Inktransfercomics]

Todd fans are just different. The big keys all go for some wild money in 9.8, especially if they're signed.

[@robertdeveau7445]

High prices, but it's the price if you want the book at this moment in time. I like Spongebob!

[@kingtide1947]

After everyone spends tax return the market will tank.

[@theothercomicguy]

I grabbed batman 423 for $18. Then, knowing I'll never run off and get Todd to sign it. I grabbed batman 423 newstand signed cgc 9.2 for close to $500. Cheaper than a hotel and airfare.

[@nicktravaglini]

I was with you with everything except Wolverine 1. You lose all credibility with that one LMAO!

[@MintHunterComics]

Hahahaha - think about it though!

[@charlesversfelt]

Comic stores everywhere ordered 1000s of copies of Wolverine 1 when it was brand new at wholesale prices below cover. There are a lot of people sitting on boxes of NM copies.

[@melvinjackson7631]

They are doing spider man spin off tv show silk on Amazon tv

[@stormshadowctf]

Disagree on miller's wolverine. Should be higher in fact.

[@jessepearson557]

Great video keep it up!

[@ScarecrOmega]

If Batman 423 didn't have recognizable cover differences between 1st, 2nd and 3rd prints then scammers would be all over this book, those 9.8 prices are ridiculous for just a cover and non-key book.

[@jasoncraft2135]

Everyone has an opinion, but come on, James , to say that ASM #1 isn't a worthy grail, c'mon. Having said that, you're right about other books being a better investment for a quarter mill. Not that i would ever have to worry about making that decision. 😊😊😊