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Is the Fantastic Four trailer creating a comic market frenzy?
Since the trailer’s debut, key Fantastic Four issues have seen notable market movement, with increased collector and investor interest in major character first appearances and storylines.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (1/29/2025 to 2/11/2025)
In the most recent fortnight (January 29th 2025, to February 11th 2025), GPAnalysis reports $4.8M in sales from 20,116 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $92.
CGC's Green Label of Confusion
Green is a color that often carries powerful meaning. On one hand, it symbolizes health and life: think of the green grass after a spring shower or the vegetables we’re encouraged to eat. On the other hand, green can represent less-than-ideal traits, like jealousy ("green with envy"), greed ("green with greed"), or even illness ("so sick they looked green!").
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (1/6/2025 to 1/19/2025)
In the most recent fortnight (January 6th 2025, to January 19th 2025), GPAnalysis reports $9.9M in sales from 20,405 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $100.
Collector Hub: Year in Review 2024
As the year winds down, we're excited to reflect on this incredible year for The Collector Hub. It's been a year of deep dives, engaging themes, and vibrant insights with over 70 articles published in 2024.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (11/26/2024 to 12/9/2024)
In the most recent fortnight (November 26th 2024, to December 9th 2024), GPAnalysis reports $4.9M in sales from 20,789 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps.
GPA Top Individual Comic Price Report: October 2024 & Progressive
The October 2024 GPA report delivers an electrifying look at the state of comic book collecting, showcasing how these treasured issues continue to make waves across eras—from the awe-inspiring Golden Age to the exciting Modern Age. Each sale tells a story, bridging the gap between nostalgia and investment potential.
What Creates Comic Demand?
According to The Library of Congress boasts a collection of over 140,000 separate comic book issues; all are not created equal. Most are far removed from the collective consciousness of collectors and are worth no more than the slowly-decomposing paper they are printed on. Others are so desirable that die-hard fans are willing to take out second loans on their houses for a chance at a copy (which I don’t recommend). Why are some comic books so much more desirable than others?
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (11/5/2024 to 11/18/2024)
In the most recent fortnight (November 5th 2024, to November 18th 2024), GPAnalysis reports $4.8M in sales from 18,288 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $100.
The Comic Book Collector’s Boom: A Look at the Last Decade in Collecting, Rarity, and Market Growth
According to GPA Analysis, CGC-certified comics have seen dramatic increases in value, especially for high-grade copies of classic issues. In the last decade, high-grade copies of popular Golden and Silver Age issues such as Amazing Fantasy #15 and Detective Comics #27 have continued to set new records, driven by increased interest in key superhero first appearances.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (10/22/2024 to 11/4/2024)
In the most recent fortnight (October 22nd 2024, to November 4th 2024), GPAnalysis reports $9.6M in sales from 18,420 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $100.
The future of comic book collecting
The future of comic book collecting is likely to be both fascinating and complex, as shifts in digitalization, new character introductions, and generational tastes impact the market. Here’s a look at some key trends shaping where the comic book market might head in the coming years.
Celebrating Spawn: McFarlane’s Black, White & Red Statue and Iconic Comics
Spawn’s journey from 1992’s comic pages to 2025’s meticulously detailed McFarlane statue has been legendary. McFarlane Toys recently announced a limited-edition “Black, White & Red All Over” resin statue that reimagines Spawn’s iconic Spawn #1 cover art.
Vertigo Comics Returns: Embracing Legacy, Innovation, and Collector’s Value
DC’s Vertigo Comics is back, bringing new and classic creator-owned titles that promise to celebrate its legacy of edgy, innovative storytelling and drive renewed collector interest.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (10/08/2024 to 10/21/2024)
In the most recent fortnight (October 8th 2024, to October 21st 2024), GPAnalysis reports $4.5M in sales from 18,617 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $98.
From Console to Comic: The Lasting Legacy of Adventures of the Super Mario Bros.
Valiant Comics' The Adventures of the Super Mario Bros., released in 1991 as part of the Nintendo Comics System, brought the Mushroom Kingdom to life in a chaotic, humorous adventure. It captured the vibrant, whimsical energy of the games, inviting readers to dive deeper into Mario's world beyond the screen.
What If I Can’t Afford the First Appearance?
In this article, I will present more affordable alternatives to the major first appearances from the Golden and Silver Ages of comics. Many classic covers featuring your favorite superheroes can be acquired for a small fraction of their first appearances. I've included the current CGC census numbers for all referenced issues and used GPAnalysis to estimate prices.
GPA market reports (Aug 2024): Comic book market’s top achievements
August saw comic sales soaring skyward, totalling an eye-popping $15,375,876 across all four eras. Let’s walk through the ages and see how the wealth was split.