Top 15 List of Comics Submitted to CGC for Grading (Week of May 28th, 2024)

This weeks submissions feature new releases and some sought-after classic comics. Here’s a breakdown of the top 15 comics submitted.

1. Amory Wars: Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV v2 #1 BOOM! Direct Reserve Gold Foil Edition (2024, Boom! Studios): Gold Foil Edition.
2. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars 8 (1984, Marvel Comics): This classic issue features the first appearance of the alien symbiote that eventually becomes Venom.
3. Amory Wars: Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV v2 #1 BOOM! Direct Reserve Red Foil Edition (2024, Boom! Studios): Red Foil Edition.
4. X-Men 1 (1991, Marvel Comics): First appearance of the Acolytes
5. Amazing Spider-Man 43 Variant Edition (2024, Marvel Comics): This recently released variant cover pays homage to the classic X-Men #1 (1963) cover while featuring Spider-Man.
6. Venom: Lethal Protector 1 (1993, Marvel Comics): This issue features Venom’s first solo title and a Spider-Man appearance, with a red holo-graphics foil cover.
7. Uncanny X-Men 266 (1990, Marvel Comics): This comic features the full first appearance of Gambit.
8. Amazing Spider-Man 252 (1984, Marvel Comics): First appearance of the black costume Spider-Man and features an homage cover to Amazing Fantasy #15.
9. Amazing Spider-Man 361 (1992, Marvel Comics): This comic features the full first appearance of the villain Carnage (Cletus Kasady).
10. Amazing Spider-Man 300 (1988, Marvel Comics): This issue features the origin and full first appearance of Venom (Eddie Brock).
11. Spawn 1 (1992, Image Comics): First appearance of Spawn (Al Simmons).
12. Wolverine 1 (1988, Marvel Comics): This issue features Wolverine’s first appearance as Patch and a back-cover pin-up by John Byrne.
13. Transformers 1 (2023, Image/Skybound): This recent first issue from the Transformers franchise saw a significant increase in submissions, suggesting potential for a valuable collectable.
14. New Mutants 98 (1991, Marvel Comics): First appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson) alongside Gideon, Copycat (Vanessa Carlysle) as Domino, and marks Rictor’s departure from the New Mutants team.
15. Spider-Man 1 Silver Edition (1990, Marvel Comics): This issue features a Lizard appearance.

Which one is your favorite? Please let us know in the comments.

Please note: This list is based on CGC data and sales trends, and it does not guarantee future value. It’s always wise to do your own research before submitting comics for grading.