Good morning. A record sale for Thor's debut and a monster order count for a new launch show different sides of collector demand this week. Plus, a family finds 1939 Superman in an attic after eight decades.
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The first appearance of Thor just set a new benchmark. Journey Into Mystery #83, published by Marvel in 1962, sold at auction for $222,200, establishing a record for the issue. The sale marks another data point in the sustained strength of Silver Age Marvel keys, particularly first appearances of characters with active film and streaming presence.
Thor debuted in Journey Into Mystery #83 with art by Jack Kirby and script by Larry Lieber from a Stan Lee plot. The character anchored the title until it was renamed The Mighty Thor with issue #126 in 1966. Journey Into Mystery #83 has long ranked among the most sought Silver Age books, but prices accelerated after the character's MCU debut in 2011 and have climbed steadily through multiple film appearances.
The $222,200 result follows a pattern of strong auction performance for early Marvel superhero firsts. Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spider-Man) has crossed $3 million in high grade, and X-Men #1 routinely brings six figures in 9.0 or better. Journey Into Mystery #83 in CGC 9.4 sold for $132,000 in 2020, so this result suggests continued appreciation even as the broader market cooled from 2021 peaks.
The sale comes as Marvel integrates Thor into multiple upcoming projects, including the rumored Avengers: Secret Wars films slated for 2028 and 2029. Film announcements historically precede price bumps of 12 to 18 months, so collectors are positioning ahead of expected demand.
Why it matters: The record underscores that museum-grade Silver Age Marvel keys remain insulated from broader market softness. While Modern and Copper Age books saw sharp corrections in 2024-2025, early Marvel superhero firsts in high grade continue to find institutional and high-net-worth buyers willing to set records. For collectors holding mid-grade copies (5.0-7.0), the result signals stable floor pricing but limited upside without a grade jump.
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A 9.6 sold for 34% of the 9.8.
Amazing Spider-Man #300 in CGC 9.8 sets the price. The same book at 9.6 sold for about 34% of it. At 9.4, 25%. At 9.0, 19%. One notch off the top is most of the money on this book. The full ladder for three modern keys is in the Grader Comparison Chart.
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Daniel Warren Johnson's Chainkata #1 hit 250,000 advance orders Chainkata #1 from Image Comics received over 250,000 advance retailer orders, not counting store exclusives, making it one of the largest launches of 2026. The title is written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, whose work on Transformers and Wonder Woman: Dead Earth drove collector interest. Retailer response suggests Image may be reclaiming shelf space lost to Marvel and DC's event fatigue. Read at source (Bleeding Cool) →
Act 4 and Skybound announce Swamp Thing Artist's Edition Act 4 and Skybound will publish a Swamp Thing Artist's Edition featuring 170 pieces of original art from the acclaimed 1980s run by Steve Bissette and John Totleben. The oversized hardcover will reproduce pages at actual size, showing pencils, inks, and corrections. Artist's Editions typically print in limited quantities and sell out quickly, with previous DC volumes (Dark Knight Returns, Killing Joke) commanding secondary-market premiums within weeks of release. Read at source (The Comics Beat) →
Three brothers found a 1939 Superman comic in a family attic after eight decades A 1939 Superman comic discovered in a family attic sold for an undisclosed significant sum after being stored for 80 years. The brothers found the book among family belongings, and it was authenticated and sold at auction. Golden Age Superman issues from 1939-1940 routinely bring five and six figures depending on grade and issue number. Read at source (Google News - Comic Auction) →
DC announces Black Lightning 50th anniversary one-shot DC will publish DC Power, a Black Lightning 50th anniversary one-shot featuring a main story co-written by the character's creator Tony Isabella. Black Lightning debuted in 1977 and has appeared in recent CW television adaptations and film projects. The one-shot arrives as DC expands its anniversary celebration strategy, following recent 50th and 80th anniversary specials for other characters. Read at source (The Comics Beat) →
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A collector completed X-Cutioner's Song after finding the final issue at their LCS The 1992-1993 X-Men crossover spans 12 issues across four titles and remains a popular set for collectors chasing complete runs from the early Jim Lee era. See the discussion (Reddit - r/comicbookcollecting) →
A collector shares a double-signed, double-remarqued Crow #1 grail piece The post shows a Crow #1 with signatures and remarques from two artists, prompting discussion on whether to hold or trade high-end presentation copies. See the discussion (Reddit - r/comicbookcollecting) →
Detective Comics #880 is getting renewed collector attention The 2011 issue anchors the Black Mirror storyline by Scott Snyder and Jock, and collectors are discussing whether favorite books cycle back into demand after quiet periods. See the discussion (Reddit - r/comicbookcollecting) →
A collector finished a decades-long Groo quest on vacation The post celebrates completing the pre-Epic Groo run by acquiring the final issues needed, marking the end of a long-term personal collecting goal. See the discussion (Reddit - r/comicbookcollecting) →
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