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Watchmen #1 (Sept. 1986) by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons: editorial context, CGC census breakdown, value by grade ($200–$6,000), and buying tips for collectors.
Read article →Expert guide to The Walking Dead #1 first print (2003): 7,200 copy run, Tony Moore cover, CGC grades, variants, and why a 9.8 fetches up to $28,000.
Read article →Amazing Spider-Man #300 (1988): first full appearance of Venom by McFarlane & Michelinie. CGC 9.8 values, census data, variants, and collector buying tips.
Read article →Journey into Mystery #83 (1962): Thor's debut by Lee, Lieber & Kirby. CGC census, grade-by-grade values up to $600K, price history, and buying tips for collectors.
Read article →Iron Man #55 (1973): Thanos' first appearance by Jim Starlin. CGC 9.8 valued at $75K–$100K. Grading tips, census data, price history and what to watch out for.
Read article →Action Comics #1 (1938): the holy grail of comics. Discover the story, CGC census data, value by grade, and what to watch for before buying.
Read article →Action Comics #252 (1959) introduced Kara Zor-El to the world. Discover CGC census data, record sales ($2K–$175K), authentication tips and buying advice.
Read article →Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962): CGC census, record sales up to $3.6M, and buying guide by budget. Everything you need to know about Spider-Man's key issue.
Read article →Edge of Spider-Verse #2 (2014): Spider-Gwen's first appearance. CGC 9.8 worth $800–1,400 in 2026. Land 1:25 variant reaches $3,500. Complete buyer's guide.
Read article →Spawn #1 (May 1992) by Todd McFarlane — 1.7M copies printed. Discover CGC grades, Newsstand vs Direct variants, price history, and what to inspect before buying.
Read article →Sandman #1 (Jan. 1989) by Neil Gaiman — CGC 9.8 worth $3,500–$5,000. History, variants, census data, and what to check before buying.
Read article →Saga #1 (Image Comics, 2012) — CGC 9.8 value $1,200–$1,800, key variants, census data, price history and buying tips for collectors.
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