Top 10 Comic Books From The 1980s For INVESTMENT

[@keithkovalic]

It is crazy to see how much the Dow, Apple and Amazon have dropped in terms of ROI since you made the video about the best 90s comics to invest in. I don't remember how long ago that was, but it could not have been too far back... Thanks for all the great content!

[@toasty-toast]

Love this narrative format with history. Well produced !

[@RedOrange1111]

You're working a lot lately! Thanks for all of this content!

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Thanks. Ya I put a lot of time into this one

[@marcrobinson4907]

I’m a lucky guy. I have six out of 10 that I purchased as a kid. However, I missed out on the first printing of TMNT #1. I have the second printing. I could’ve purchased the first printing maybe a few months later but in 1980 something it would’ve cost me $200 which to my young self might as well been a million bucks. For years afterwards in my LCS they had it on the wall for $200. When I finally started earning my own money I hoped the price would come down but it never did. I’d never have guessed that $200 was a bargain.

[@Originalmusicbharris]

It’s too bad all these values are dropping like crazy now… ASM 300 9.8 is only worth $3,000 today. Would love to see an update video on these!

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

Man if DCEU could only get a proper Justice League Dark going Constantine and Swamp Thing have huge fan bases just ready to get behind something that does those awesome characters justice

[@davidsamuelson2089]

IDK how you’d do it but you should break down direct vs newsies. The bar code sells for ungodly amounts as compared to direct, even for books that were printed more for sale at newsstands (pre 1986).

[@johnmurphyakins989]

Love the Michael Golden thumbnail! Excellent choice!

[@Boxoflightsarcade]

Love 80s comics. Have multiple ASM 238, 300 and lots of TMNT. In another 10 years the 80s keys will be worth a lot.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Yup and all the people born in the 80s will be 40-50 😳

[@markostler168]

Well produced video!! Thanks for all the supporting clips.

[@ComicCollectorGeek]

I can tell you put a lot of effort into this video. Well done!

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Thanks

[@acballer1831]

I have 8 of the 10 comics and most in doubles not graded tho….very informative video… once again I say you are the most honest informative comic book related KZbinr…. Keep it up👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@marklotinga]

Nice video Dave, one of your best. Also good to see that l have three on this list, all bought fresh off the rack back in the day for cover price.

[@carminecostello]

Great Video- really enjoyed it... I always learn something new when watching your videos!

[@samfq3017]

Awesome video, great side notes. Now i have some direction on what to grab! Sam from Canada 🇨🇦

[@T-RavisComics]

Wow this is a great list and brings back a lot of memories from when I started collecting

[@thundergodd6086]

Not bad. I have 7 out of 10. Especially since I paid cover price. Keep up the excellent content.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

thats awesome!

[@hfactor686]

Wonderful video quality!!!! Thanks for all the effort

[@greatpix]

I have/had all of those, except the TMNT. I had the first printing of #2.

[@bat2275]

If you're going to invest in 1980s books then you're better off picking up the Canadian price variant copies of the same books. They are scarcer than the direct versions and even the newsstand versions that appeared in the usa. Getting high grade copies is practically impossible with many issues.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Yes the variants are good. But this is books more general masses as opposed to more obscure or scarce

[@michaeltan4204]

Very nice presentation and informative. I guess I'm an 80s kid I have most of these in you top ten 80s list.

[@darkranger_7769]

Digging the new production quality of this vid. Well done sir! 👏🏻

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Thanks :)

[@topherthehidden]

1st Im glad to see investment content. I love when you give advice based on the name of the channel. 2nd kudos on the production value of this vid. It feels like a show! keep it up

[@ComicBookInvestments]

thank you, ya these bigger videos take me weeks to do, that is why I can't do them everyday or I wish I could

[@robertnaumko]

Fantastic episode!

[@kmlives]

Dave....Big fan of your content. This is one of your premier videos and the history context is well done. You do VERY well scripted and this was really well produced. Your free form videos cgc submissions are great too but occasionally you lose me when you riff between featured books. Keep up the great work.

[@stampscapes]

Awesome vid! Tons of interesting info.

[@DrSaxxy]

As a child of the 80s Transformers and TMNT were a couple of my faves. I have a #5 on the list in NM newsstand variant, thinking maybe I should get it graded.

[@Comicbookyoutubersrock]

So I guess the question is, which of these potentially have the most ability to rise significantly in the next 5 years? I mean, can the Crow #1 CGC 9.8 really go up that much more than it is? I guess yeah, especially with future entertainment.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

If they make that movie. You can expect the crow to go up. But the list is more about solid investments. Then what’s the best ROI

[@leeniren3706]

I fully enjoyed this segment. Wow bro very Entertaining, the historical information was amazing. I also like that you spread around to multiple publishers the information. Please keep sharing this type of info the chains is welcome and something that has been missing for sometime. Great job thank you so much

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it and it was informative

[@jkatkat7950]

not too bad..only 4 that I don't have!! TMNT(have but...not 1st print), Crow, DD, ASM 238 - guess I should get some graded..think most are in 9.2-9.6 range though (kids gotta read!)

[@stevecapaldi1999]

Awesome, totally awesome. Thanks

[@sethchapman8001]

I had 6 off of this list during the 80s. Although my TMNT 1 was 3rd print. Unfortunately all stolen long ago...... Great books!

[@ComicBookInvestments]

That sucks. Hopefully one day you can rebuild

[@Jacob-tq8ef]

What do you think about the Usagi books for down the road? I know you said you were off on number 1 but I think there’s still potential. What about the Albedo books?

[@williamwoodley5006]

Hey great content, what's the poster you are using for that marvel universe pic?

[@sleekgeekcollectibles]

Very polished, well-produced video with great content. Well done!

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Much appreciated!

[@ComicsandCrypto]

Great video David! So happy we picked up a ASM300 9.6 a few years back 🙌

[@ComicBookInvestments]

That’s awesome. That’s a good book :)

[@breakbeatz309]

Great video that was jam packed full of info!

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toysandgames1275]

Great Video! Keep up the great work!

[@kenmason1461]

David you give the best information all around thank you for sharing

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Thank you. Glad u found it helpful

[@ianhynes8439]

Also have Flash Gordon number #1 jun 1987

[@jp27whodey31]

I have most of the books listed...not anything near 9.8 though. Still i love em

[@stevenlaroche7800]

Nice video!!

[@ianhynes8439]

I also have The amazing spider man's skating on thin ice 1990 #1 Marvel Comics.... I also have the amazing spider man Double Trouble 1990 #2 ,, Never read.

[@bradkoski]

Great list…….love the indies of the 80’s golden age of independence in comics

[@ComicBookInvestments]

yes the indie were great part of the 80s

[@joek5175]

Great in-depth video!

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Glad you liked it!

[@VeveIndian]

Great video

[@flaggerify]

Constantine had a good run on TV's Legends of Tomorrow.

[@cpcreit]

the 2 most influential were Dark Knight Returns and TMNT for sure....Dark Knight and Crisis on Infinite Earth reinvented the entire DC line, modernizing it and drawing in a new audience who has shunned it due to weak story lines (old saying DC=Dumb Comics)...TMNT gave rise to lots of new talents and directions, which climaxed around 1989 w/ X rated/ultra violent series like Grips, etc, which marked the end of its run. late 80's to early 90's belonged to Marvel once more w/ their revamping of characters like Hulk, Spiderman, Wolverine/Xmen...Sadly, the Comic Book universe turned into pure greed/silliness, leaving many core fans disillusioned and (broke from buying so many titles each month after month just to keep up). Marvel went bankrupt, DC went nowhere, and many independents never got back into the groove after Valiant/Image imploded....

[@ianhynes8439]

I have Marvel 25th anniversary Peter Parker spectacular spider man 1986 Feb #123 Titled blaze is back. It's Never been opened , I bought a lot of comics when I was a kid in the early eighties and I just put them away I never read themNever even opened them...

[@leftyB82]

I love this video,you killed it.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

thanks

[@DanSchawbel]

Keep doing these! Great work.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Thanks :)

[@MetalBum]

Great show

[@kennykey8513]

what's the name of that poster in the beginning of you post

[@hobbyhero6973]

Are these the ones you would still invest in or just the best to have invested in?

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Still. Long term investments. If you have them before or even bought them today. I believe in these books

[@ComicCollectorGeek]

I have all of these books except the Batman one. I probably should pick it up someday.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

That’s awesome. Good amount you have already though

[@nickmedina3674]

Cool video suprised I didn't see punisher 1 or new mutants 98

[@ComicBookInvestments]

New mutants 98 is in 1991. It’s in my 90s list

[@ianhynes8439]

And a whole bunch more to Many to list..

[@leveragecomics5067]

Love this content, one thing I would have added is the Super upside Marvel Age #17, 1st preview of Transformers before the show and comic! Ugly cover, loads of history!!!

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Thanks. Ya there are lots of preview or early published of these characters.

[@Voxclamantis]

Where does Secret Wars 8 fit in re: black suit/symbiote/Venom? I thought it was first symbiote?

[@ComicBookInvestments]

its the first origin of the symbiote/black suit. that came out many months after asm 252

[@matthewgerber1930]

@@ComicBookInvestments Where does Marvel Age #12 fit in? Your video showed snapshots of the same frames that are in Marvel Age #12 however I didn't hear you mention it. Thanks for putting these vids together. Keep up the good work.

[@weaslepopper]

Sorry dude,even though it's good,there are better cartoon themes than TMNT. The three best,imo,are M.A.S.K.,Jayce And The Wheeled Warriors,and Galaxy Rangers. PS:Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

hahaha, agree to disagree, I love the TMNT intro but it was more of a joke becasue I'm a huge tmnt fan

[@weaslepopper]

@@ComicBookInvestments No worries! Check out the ones I've mentioned. You might like them.

[@ddscout23]

Any plans to do an update on how your last auction went?

[@ComicBookInvestments]

yes I do, i completely forgot, all my time was spent on this video

[@otakutourguide]

Wow, no Silent Issue?

[@unrulysimian3897]

Great thing about Constantine - only 351 9.8s. But - there are 2 9.9s. 😮

[@ComicBookInvestments]

I’d like a 9.9 please

[@paulrinehart5557]

Is there any value in Comics Journal 85 or 89? I see them on eBay for crazy prices.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

its kind of the book that you gotta sit on and wait for the right buyer, i mean there isnt many that exist compared to asm 252

[@jmen4ever257]

Back in 1987, I came back from my weekly visit to my local comic shop and told my brother about the new comic that had just come out, teenage mutant ninja turtles, and if he wanted me to pick up a copy for him. No, it sounds like a stupid book. So,, I didn't pick him up one.

[@GodParticleZero]

I only have 3 graded books, asm 238, 252, 300. Only 9.4s, but it's something at least heh

[@ComicBookInvestments]

thats awesome, they were on this list :)

[@IAmImprintJones]

THIS channel is brilliant, stock market advice for comic books 😎 AND as a life long fan ESPECIALLY being a 90s kid these are ALL time great franchises STILL thriving because of the artists, writers, fans, and channels like this one 🙏

[@jasonbrazier2864]

I could never get past that pattern in the video game 🎮

[@RexxCollects]

Ah yes... the 80s... when I first bought comic books as an 8yr old... in an old man's basement down the block... and walked away unscathed.

[@marconacher01]

I thought comics were for reading, not an investment.

[@davidsamuelson2089]

SSM 90 is so low on that 1st black suit list that it’s laughable. No one who’s not trying to sell that book thinks it matters at all.

[@Magneto_Was_Right]

Albedo # 2.

[@ComicBookInvestments]

That would be in the top 20 for sure. But not top 10. There isn’t much outside appeal beyond hardcore collectors.

[@zuffin1864]

I just buy the stuff i like

[@Doc_Dooom]

Goodie goodie gumdrops!

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Lol 😂

[@erwa5198]

Cool I have an original amazing Spider-Man 238

[@bradkoski]

Looks like you went all out for this video…….you finally hit the big time…….now bring in your Dad🤣

[@ComicBookInvestments]

ya I like doing bigger videos like this, but it takes soooooo long and alot of work and I just had my dad on for fathers day but hopefully see him again in a few months

[@bradkoski]

@@ComicBookInvestments it was a great video……I’m an 80’s kid so this was fun👍

[@georgeleos8219]

Now when your talking about high grade comics sold. So means slab. Those are rare Ie high price. Now if u get a low grade that u thought was high. And re submit 2 another grader. Does that increase the value. If the comic is graded higher. Or they missed something? I got a whole lot of ? And not enough money 2 roll the dice. But. Am willing 2 participate. And I claim all rights 2 this idea. Me George . #NeRdHoOdALPHA

[@ComicBookInvestments]

yes you can roll the dice and resubmit hoping that it gets a higher grade, its pretty common. And yes i'm talking slabbed comics

[@angelvalle9963]

Go ninja go ninja go

[@ComicBookInvestments]

Ninja rap!

[@robbin8300]

During a signing, James O’Barr told me that Caliber Presents #1 had a print run of 3,000 and a month later The Crow #1 had a print run of 5,000 copies.

[@Utubesanarc]

That first electra cover what I wouldn't do to be in-between that tight...🤤

[@WatchingwaitingG2D]

You're crazy.

[@victormorrison441]

Asking as I do not know where does Gobbledygook #1 fall then as a collectable?

[@ComicBookInvestments]

its very desired for sure, but they only made 50 copies, do you have one? want to sell it :) [e-mail]