Top 5 Undervalued comic books in my collection..tag challenge from

I was recently tagged by David, wonderful host of ‪@StillOnly35c‬ to divulge my top 5 undervalued comics. I had a blast filming this video and really thinking about what books I thought deserved to be on this list. Please be sure to check out his original video, and also those put out by ‪@AllSortsofWords‬ and ‪@LettuceComics‬ discussing the same topic!
KZbinrs I tag to tell me their top 5 undervalued comics
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[@thoragami3238]

You presented some great books I will keep an eye out for. Also really great description of the FF book and its place in comic book history.

[@Moncomics]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment and watching this video!

[@davidrenfrew111]

An interesting selection... I wasn't aware that the pre Marvel monster titles commanded such a low price. Always happy to learn..

[@Moncomics]

They can get pricey in higher grade but I don't need them in an 8.0+, I just need to own them. I am CONSTANTLY learning in this hobby and I love it. Thank you for watching!

[@WhatIsOntheComicRack]

As always great video! FF52 is definitely an undervalued book.

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Mr. Akins! Will you be targeting that book at Terrificon?

[@WhatIsOntheComicRack]

@@Moncomics Maybe I haven't decided. Will be panning that in the next few weeks. Needed some time to collect myself since I got back.

[@dansxmencomics]

Wonderful list and great picks

[@Moncomics]

You're a wonderful human, and I appreciate you Dan!

[@StillOnly35c]

A great selection of books Brandon. My favourites were: - Those Silver age pre-hero Marvel Monster titles. they are amazing and Im picking those up whenever I can. - X-Factor 6. Criminally undervalued; Fox Studios rwally mishandled Apocalypse which has seen this book tumble which is ridiculous given his impeotance in the X-Men. - Daredevil 1. Very much undervalued for such an important character that is a household name.

[@Moncomics]

Thanks so much, David. I'm glad I'm a small channel that won't affect people going out and buying up the pre hero monster books. There are so many cool ones I like! And for sure on Apocalypse..can you imagine what might have happened to the price of that book if that movie had been a hit?! And yes, I should have used the term "household name" as he is universally recognizable. Thanks so much for starting this fun tag challenge, can't wait to hang with you on Friday!

[@wheredyougetthat]

Great books! Wow! Had not considered how undervalued that 1st Black Panther is. Well, when you compare that Daredevil to his contemporaries, yup, seems undervalued. Good stuff!

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Cody! Comic Journey made some great points though. Kind of unfair to compare him to some bigger Blue Chip titles, but I do feel he's still undervalued! Thanks as always for watching!

[@salscomiccorner]

I didn't realize that DD was that low! Makes me wonder if I should put it on my 2025 goals list.

[@Moncomics]

It's absolutely insane to me. Go get it, Sal!

[@HaulYeahComics]

Love these books. I picked up my Xfactor #6 for $15! The guy had it in a dollar bin and I told him what he had because it just didn't seem right. Loved your undervalued picks, Brandon. I think you'll see that we have some overlap in who we tagged once I get my undervalued video finished. 😁 Man, you did a deep dive on that First Appearance Data. Nice job!

[@Moncomics]

Your integrity is needed in this hobby, I applaud you Nate! I can't wait to see your video, when do you anticipate it dropping? And yeah, I wanted to see where DD1 measured up against other household names and it was pretty staggering. Thank you for watching!

[@HaulYeahComics]

@@Moncomics Thanks, brother. I'll have it up this evening or tomorrow morning. Depends on how much editing I can get in today.

[@kristopherparker6871]

I was thinking of dd1 when you said books from your collection. 100% agreed on your point.

[@Moncomics]

After talking with some folks and thinking more I think it was kind of unfair to compare him to some Blue Chip comics but man, he deserves the love. Thank you Kris!

[@dougbotkin8553]

Good list! I hope DD 1 stays undervalued long enough for me to get my hands on one! Great video, my friend!

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Doug! I don't think it will skyrocket anytime soon, at least until people outside of comics start appreciating him like we do!

[@SideQuestComicsChat]

Great pics Brandon! Loved the way you broke down the numbers and it kinda broke my brain!🧠 Gotta love some pre-code horror! I'm sure there's a lot of those books that are under valued.

[@Moncomics]

I really wanted to dig into the bigger silver age keys. It may have not been a fair comparison a I realize Daredevil isn't a "household name" like the others but I still love it. I hope I can continue to find pre code horror with cool covers for relatively cheap! Thanks as always for watching!

[@billyrod1980]

To get a golden age horror book for $150 Resto or not is a great deal. Your Daredevil presents really nice for a 1.0. Love that custom label too 🔥.

[@Moncomics]

I think so too man, they are usually pretty pricey. And thanks regardinf the Daredevil 1. I'll take a nice looking book with a detached cover all day!

[@Loscomicjourney]

Excellent choices. I 💯 agree with FF52, the fact that was the 1st black marvel superhero at a time when that was a no no in the industry should make that comic way more. Great video brotha. 👊🏼

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Los! T'Challa's creation was HUGE for advancing Marvel, and comics, in the cultural landscape. That book should be worth more. A little over a month away and we get to meet in person!

[@Loscomicjourney]

@@Moncomics Yes sir brotha. Can't wait. This terrificon is going to be epic. 👊🏼

[@upnorthcomics]

Man…. Really drove the nail in hard with x-factor first app. Apocalypse and FF 52… also agree on DD that it’s criminally undervalued but I’m glad you own the copy that you have! Thanks for sharing with us Brandon 🤙

[@Moncomics]

Thank you Bruce! Makes me wanna buy more X-Factor 6, but then I'd be like Dan lol. I always appreciate you watching and your kind words. And in under a month a meet up years in the making will happen and I can't wait!

[@upnorthcomics]

@@Moncomics too long man…. Cue the emotions! Can’t wait brother!

[@Matt_Likes_Comics]

Thanks for the challenge; it really will be one for me as I have to give it some thought...

[@Moncomics]

Of course man, these are a really fun part of being on KZbin because the challenges make you think so take your time and I'll be ready to watch when your video drops. Excited to hang with you on Friday!

[@Matt_Likes_Comics]

@@Moncomics As am I

[@stevedriskell59]

Tales of suspense is such a great title because it has so many cool characters introduced. I've gotten a few issues for under $10. Even a couple for $3.

[@Moncomics]

I should have made that point that many can be found for so cheap which confounds me!

[@paytonardoin688]

100% agree with your picks! Especially the restored PCH and the pre-hero monsters, they’re are great buys any day

[@paytonardoin688]

And of course DD 1 is criminally undervalued. And most of those sub 100 books have the best covers in marvel

[@Moncomics]

Thanks man. I just love owning these pieces of history!

[@Rhavas]

Fun video. The tag challenges do a nice job of sharing other content creators similar to the host. Daredevil is a great choice. I don't know why that book hasn't caught on like the others. Character had a bad movie, but the series was one of the best. Good choice.

[@Moncomics]

Thanks man, I agree because as long as it keeps going to helps collectors make videos regarding the same subject. I'm literally waiting for someone to help justify why DD1 is so low. The movie definitely didn't help, but charlie Cox was amazing and the series was awesome. We saw him in Spider-man no way home so it's likely only a matter of time before we see him in more MCU movies. Thanks for watching and commenting dude!

[@Cali_Comix]

Good list👏👏👏

[@Moncomics]

Thanks so much, cali! Appreciate you stopping by and watching!

[@fossiladventures2926]

100% DD , always been undervalued. No idea why. Major SA character

[@Moncomics]

I've had some people contend that thought, and some have agreed. I'm glad you think so too my friend, and I"m just glad to own it!

[@SwarmofComics]

I'm with you on that X-Factor. I've had my copy from when I was a kid in the "Maybe" slab pile, and I just can't pull the trigger. It's almost not worth getting graded!

[@Moncomics]

Yeah it's one of those books that unless you think you have a chance at getting a 9.8 because you're looking to flip it then you're really only slabbing it for nostalgia. Thanks for watching dude!

[@SwarmofComics]

@@Moncomics happy to watch and support!

[@casino_comics]

And i agree 100 percent about Daredevil.

[@Moncomics]

I thought you might have some strong feelings on that one, thanks Michael!

[@alancarr7718]

Good evening Brandon That is a mighty hand of comics, and I am glad you are the custodian of the those titles. They are certainly not undervalued by you. Top class. Cheers Al The Goldkeyfourcolorkidownunda

[@Moncomics]

Thank you, Alan! I will continue to enjoy and cherish these books! Hope you are well and staying cool downunda!

[@alancarr7718]

Hi Brandon Sure is cold at the moment, we are having a winter this year. Cheers Al@@Moncomics​

[@Moncomics]

@@alancarr7718 send some this way please. Too bloody hot for me

[@alancarr7718]

@@Moncomics I'm a heat kind of guy, but I feel your pain. Not long to go to fall Cheers Al

[@Renegaderantscomics]

Love this, it makes you wonder? Do real comic enthusiasts drive the price or maybe someone else ?

[@Moncomics]

I guess resellers capitalizing on fomo can have a hand in driving prices. Anyone speccing on certain characters can have a hand in it as well, but collectors like me just getting one copy in any grade to make us happy, I really don't think so. Thank you for watching!

[@jeffstanley6013]

Great list! In the same vein as the X-Factor 6, another undervalued book with a major villain's first appearance is Adventure Comics 283, 1st General Zod and Phantom Zone. A midgrade Superboy 68 (1st Bizarro) is around $1k while an Action Comics 242 (1st Brainiac) is >$2k. So it makes no sense to me, especially how much Zod has been exposed to the general public, that a midgrade copy of Adventure 283 can be had for

[@Moncomics]

Dude! That is a great comparison! I wanted to buy the first Zod because I was obsessed with Christopher Reeves as Superman as a kid and I couldn't believe how affordable it was compared to his other villain first appearances. I might have to revisit that one, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@SKULLDERCOMICS]

You got the best books bro 👍

[@Moncomics]

I don't know about THE best books, but I'm collecting what makes me happy! Thanks for always watching bro!

[@SKULLDERCOMICS]

@@Moncomics best books cause they match my style lol

[@Moncomics]

@@SKULLDERCOMICS then you have impeccable taste lol

[@SKULLDERCOMICS]

@@Moncomics thank you lol

[@richardwestphal5184]

I’ve said for a long time that 1st apocalypse is extremely underrated. 1st saber tooth is 4x more expensive. Crazy that saber tooth is 4x more expensive than apocalypse

[@Moncomics]

I'm so glad this choice is resonating with viewers. I couldn't agree more, Apocalypse is so much more of a threat than Sabertooth in my mind!

[@davidalicea3203]

my comic shop has that DD # 1 for around $1100.00 in a 0.5 grade

[@Moncomics]

I saw that. I can say sometimes My Comic Shop does have items priced a little higher than what they should be. I also noticed it's OBO so when situations arise like that I like to send an email if I can with comparable sales data to see if they'd come down on price. Could work out for someone. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fluxcap_collects]

Daredevil is such an odd phenomenon with its value. I always thought the Daredevil Netflix show was the characters big break into the mainstream that really resonated, but the book is still nowhere near the value of a Hulk or Spidey. It's good if you're a huge fan though, it means owning a piece of that history is within reach.

[@Moncomics]

I totally agree my friend. Ther Netflix show was well loved, but not enough to propel him into a different level of popularity. But yeah, big fans of him as a comic book character can get his first appearance a lot easier than those of Spidey, or Hulk. Thank you for watching!

[@comicjourney]

Daredevil has always been considered a B list character and it's unfair to compare it to the Blue Chip titles. That being said, that can change, look what happened to Iron Man going from B List to one of the most recognized Marvel Characters. Bottom line Daredevil is lower valued because the general public doesn't care about this character, at least not at this point in time

[@Moncomics]

So after reading your comment and thinking awhile I feel you are correct in that it is unfair to compare it to big blue chip titles. My mind was coming from a place of big silver age first appearances, which he certainly is. I guess he is probably B list if I have to set my emotions and bias aside. I would put Ironman as more of a D-lister before his rise, but your point is valid. Unfortunately it takes media like movies to make the general populous care, which is sad because so many great stories take place within his books. Thanks for watching and weighing in, CJ

[@comicjourney]

@@Moncomics Iron Man is still a D Lister to me but the public has elevated him to the upper class 🤣🤣🤣

[@Moncomics]

@@comicjourney this is very true lol

[@technodestructo]

The marshal law books are undervalued to me the original antihero massive violence some of the best 80s indy hands down you can find them in dollar bins still all of them are lower print surprised know one has revamped that character character

[@Moncomics]

Ok, so I wrote that title down because I'm always looking for new stuff to read. Can you remember who published them? Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@technodestructo]

@@Moncomics the first series was 6 issues epic comics . Then there are one shots and team up issues one with Savage dragon and one with pinhead from hellraiser.

[@technodestructo]

There's also stuff from titan, apocalypse, and dark horse

[@Moncomics]

@@technodestructo ok, Pinhead?! Now you’re really talking my style, thank you!

[@technodestructo]

There are some TPB that have some of the stories all in one fear and loathing is the first six books and blood sweat and fear has the 3 apocalypse stories.

[@DaveGroschel]

Early silver age Marvel monsters are priced low because there's no demand. I want you to see the bigger picture. There are 7.8 Billion people in the world, only about 4-5 million are collect comic books and only 5,000 or less people actually collect comic books from pre golden age to early silver age. More people buy silver-copper but the majority of the 4-5 million collectors buy modern books fresh off the shelf, the majority buys anime. In my opinion, you paid 100 dollars for those 3 books? It should be priced lower. Marvel and DC's most sold products right now are not comic books, they are movies, tv shows and toys.

[@Moncomics]

I think your logic is sound, but your numbers are off. Let's just talk the pre-hero monster books. Search any site be it eBay, My Comic Shop, Comic Link, or any LCS and those books aren't cheap as the supply is low. They are hard to find in high grade and if you do, they are expensive and due to their age, many were not left in good condition or were destroyed, so I can only afford mid to lower grade. I think there is demand for those monster books, especially ones that feature names used for future characters. The "prototype" books if you will like Journey into Mystery 62 with the name "Hulk" appearing on the cover. Just search that book across platforms and you won't find a ton. Sure, Marvel and DC's most sold items are the products you named, but I'm not collecting them. I'm collecting comics. I wish your statement was the case so I could pick the monster books up cheaper but it just isn't the case. If you have any leads on cheap books from that era please feel free to hit me up on Instagram, I'd love to find them more economical.

[@DaveGroschel]

The demand is very low for pre hero monster books. The market that is interested in them is very very low. They dont fly off the shelf. My advice for sellers who if ever they are going to sell pre hero monster books, is price them low. 25-30 dollars if it's a non key. I'll give you one store that sells vintage comics: pre-golden age-early silver age for very cheap, at only 15-25 dollars each: Ye Old Bookstore in Morristown, New Jersey. They might have pre hero monster books.

[@Moncomics]

@@DaveGroschel thank you for the tip, I’ll see if I can seek them out! I’d love to buy them lower than the high prices that I see them at anywhere else.