Top 15 List of Comics Submitted to CGC for Grading (Week of July 9th, 2024)
These comics are sending a buzz through the collecting community this week! Here are the top 15 comics submitted to CGC (Comic Guaranty Company) for grading for the week of July 9,2024. From highly anticipated first appearances to iconic character milestones, this list offers a glimpse into the trends shaping the collector market and could hold the key to unearthing your next prized possession. Buckle up and get ready to discover comics with investment potential, nostalgic blasts from the past, and hidden gems waiting to be unearthed!
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Web of Spider-Man 1 (2024, Marvel Comics)
- Greg Capullo cover
- Greg Capullo cover
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Wolverine Limited Series 1 (1982, Marvel Comics)
- This comic marks the first solo Wolverine story, featuring a cameo by Yukio on the last page. Wolverine’s enduring popularity keeps key issues like this in demand.
- This comic marks the first solo Wolverine story, featuring a cameo by Yukio on the last page. Wolverine’s enduring popularity keeps key issues like this in demand.
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Uncanny X-Men 191 (1985, Marvel Comics)
- This issue boasts the first appearance of Nimrod, a powerful mutant villain. Additionally, it features appearances by the New Mutants, Spider-Man, the Avengers, Doctor Strange, Selene, and Kulan Gath.
- This issue boasts the first appearance of Nimrod, a powerful mutant villain. Additionally, it features appearances by the New Mutants, Spider-Man, the Avengers, Doctor Strange, Selene, and Kulan Gath.
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X-Men 1 (1991, Marvel Comics)
- This features the first appearance of the Acolytes, a mutant religious group. Notably, there are four different covers for this issue that combine to form one larger image, adding to the collectibility for some.
- This features the first appearance of the Acolytes, a mutant religious group. Notably, there are four different covers for this issue that combine to form one larger image, adding to the collectibility for some.
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Dragon 359 (2007, Paizo Publishing)
- This is the final issue of the popular Dragon magazine in comic book format, featuring a showdown between the powerful magic users Elminster and Raistlin. The magazine’s ending could make this a desirable piece for fans.
- This is the final issue of the popular Dragon magazine in comic book format, featuring a showdown between the powerful magic users Elminster and Raistlin. The magazine’s ending could make this a desirable piece for fans.
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Star Wars 1 (1977, Marvel Comics)
- This is the first part of the comic book adaptation of the original Star Wars movie, “A New Hope.” The enduring popularity of Star Wars keeps its related media collectible.
- This is the first part of the comic book adaptation of the original Star Wars movie, “A New Hope.” The enduring popularity of Star Wars keeps its related media collectible.
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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars 8 (1984, Marvel Comics)
- This issue features the origin story of the alien symbiote that eventually bonds with Eddie Brock to become Venom. Venom’s popularity makes this a key issue for collectors.
- This issue features the origin story of the alien symbiote that eventually bonds with Eddie Brock to become Venom. Venom’s popularity makes this a key issue for collectors.
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Uncanny X-Men 266 (1990, Marvel Comics)
- This features the first full appearance of Gambit, a popular X-Men character known for his charm and playing cards. Additionally, Mystique makes an appearance.
- This features the first full appearance of Gambit, a popular X-Men character known for his charm and playing cards. Additionally, Mystique makes an appearance.
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Amazing Spider-Man 252 (1984, Marvel Comics)
- This issue is tied with Marvel Team-Up #141 for the first appearance of Spider-Man’s black costume, which eventually becomes associated with Venom. It also features an homage cover to Amazing Fantasy #15.
- This issue is tied with Marvel Team-Up #141 for the first appearance of Spider-Man’s black costume, which eventually becomes associated with Venom. It also features an homage cover to Amazing Fantasy #15.
10. Spawn 1 (1992, Image Comics) * This is the first appearance of Spawn (Al Simmons), the anti-hero known for his dark and gothic themes. This is a highly sought-after first issue for many collectors. 
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Wolverine: Facsimile Edition 1 Foil Edition (2024, Marvel Comics)
- This is a special foil edition reprint of the first Wolverine comic (Wolverine #1, 1988). While reprints typically hold less value, the foil edition aspect and being a new release might attract some collectors.
- This is a special foil edition reprint of the first Wolverine comic (Wolverine #1, 1988). While reprints typically hold less value, the foil edition aspect and being a new release might attract some collectors.
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Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance 1 Convention Edition (2024, Marvel Comics) [Image not available due to limited distribution]
- This is a convention exclusive variant cover of Ghost Rider #265 featuring a “virgin” foil cover. The limited availability of convention editions can make them desirable for collectors.
- This is a convention exclusive variant cover of Ghost Rider #265 featuring a “virgin” foil cover. The limited availability of convention editions can make them desirable for collectors.
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Wolverine 1 (1988, Marvel Comics)
- This is the first issue where Wolverine appears under the alias “Patch” and features a back-cover pin-up by John Byrne. Wolverine’s enduring popularity makes early appearances like this collectible.
- This is the first issue where Wolverine appears under the alias “Patch” and features a back-cover pin-up by John Byrne. Wolverine’s enduring popularity makes early appearances like this collectible.
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Amazing Spider-Man 238 (1983, Marvel Comics)
- This issue features the first appearance of the Hobgoblin, a major Spider-Man villain. It also came with a “Tattooz” insert and sample, adding an extra element for collectors.
- This issue features the first appearance of the Hobgoblin, a major Spider-Man villain. It also came with a “Tattooz” insert and sample, adding an extra element for collectors.
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Uncanny Avengers 2 Mexican Edition/El Quinto Mundo Edition (2024, Panini Mexico)
- This is a special Mexican edition foil variant cover of Uncanny Avengers #2 (2013). Foreign variant covers, especially limited editions, can hold value for collectors due to their unique nature.
It’s important to remember that these are just some reasons why these comics might be hot for grading. There are many other factors that can affect a comic’s value, such as its condition, rarity, and historical significance.
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