The top 10 comic books that rose in value last week include Sonic, Star Wars, and a lot of Spider-Man

This week’s menu is remarkably similar to previous weeks, and for good reason. Anticipate what comes next pouring under the surface for new characters like Spider-Boy, who has taken the comic community by storm. Meanwhile, classics like Sonic, Ghost Rider, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Captain America fill out the list. Mark Millar Ambassadors is doing remarkably well (without breaking the bank) along with the #1 silk Nakayama variant which has seen a huge jump in value since last week. While we’ve got plenty of books we’ve seen previously, this week’s list includes some new gems, too! Let’s dive into this week’s top ten!

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No. 10: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #60 – NATHALIE FOURDRAINE – Cover RI (1:10) | IDW | 2023 | Sonic has quietly developed a dedicated IDW fanbase in the massive shadow that is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. However, Sonic has had a fun run that regulars come back to every month, and this month is no different. Except, this time, Nathalie Fourdraine delivered a hard-to-find motivational variant that had all Sonic fans lining up to secure a copy! We tracked it at a sale high of $25 for a preprint and NM FMV at $16.

number 9: Star Wars: Here to Empire #1 | dark horse | 1995 | This book marks the first appearance of Vice Admiral Thrawn, the heir apparent to the Empire. Along with many others, including Mara Hadi, Luke Skywalker’s wife, Joros Kaboth, a clone of Palpatine, as well as Gilad Balyon, commander under the Grand Admiral. This book has been torn apart since fans caught a glimpse of Thrawn in the ASHOKA trailer. It will probably continue to do so, because the hype for the character is unreal. Pair the hype with the delivery, and you have a hot book! We tracked it to a sell high of $1130 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $115.

number 8: Ghost Rider #28 | Marvel | 1992 | This book didn’t move much, and for good reason. Speculation is rife that up-and-coming Mia Goth will be playing Lilith In the upcoming Blade movie. While Blade is currently in production hell, that hasn’t stopped fans from catching the first appearance of Lillith before any more information comes out. We tracked it at $115 on sale for CGC 9.8 and raw NM FMV for $17.

number 7: Ambassadors #1 – Frank softly | photo | 2023 | Together, we’ve watched this book rise from an outlier to a top ten list with the numbers backing it up. Severely described, and more grin upon reading the petition as we have all heard it before; “The most ambitious comedy of all time.” She yells, “Buy me now,” and yet society is tired of the no-deliver gimmick books. This book defied those sentiments, coming away swinging with gorgeous art and a story that resonated with fans. Sales volume and price have skyrocketed (though still very reasonable!) We tracked it at a high sell-out of 145%, with a high sell of $22 for the raw copy and an NM FMV of $19.

No. 6: Spider-Man #7 – Humberto Ramos – Second Print – The Virgin (1:25) | Marvel | 2023 | Those who missed the first release will never be rejected again! As soon as word got out that the new Spider-Boy character would grace the top-secret cover of the first printing, the scramble to secure a copy was insane. Many collectors breathed a sigh of relief when the second edition was announced, including Virgin 1:25. It’s still hard to get your hands on, but the fact that it’s a book that so many people want a piece of helps the odds for collectors as LCS has chosen to order more. We tracked it at a high sale of $160 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $51, quickly catching up on first printing.

no 5: Silk #1 – David Nakayama (1:25) | Marvel | 2023 | David Nakayama strikes again! He has a habit of doing epic covers featuring amazing personalities from the industry. The aftermarket and community love them and often cause them to run as soon as they hit the shelves. We often see a drop once Nakayama’s biggest fans get their hands on a copy. But not this time. This book has only accelerated, with prices rising by the day and fewer copies available, which has us tracking it down with a high selling price of $150 for the raw copy and an NM FMV of $95.

No. 4: Spider-Man #7 – Mark Bagley – Normal | Marvel | 2023 | Pushed the release of the second edition into the first printing, and it’s more readily available, cover that list back up! Dan Slot has stated that Spider-Boy is a predominant in-universe character with direct connections to Spider-Man’s past and backstory. That, and he’ll get his own stories. What better way to feature a new character than by hooking him up with one of the biggest fan bases in existence while also promising to deliver all new stories to enjoy? Dan Slot, you sneaky slave, caused quite a stir in the community. We tracked it to a sell high of $103 for a CGC 9.8 and a raw NM FMV of $20.

Number 3: SPIDER-MAN 2 #1 – GAMERVERSE PREQUEL – PROMO 2023 | Marvel | 2023 | Fans of the first Spider-Man game on PS4 were ecstatic to know there would be a sequel. This sequel is almost upon us, and it’s set to debut this fall (2023). That will be a long five years between major Spidey titles, with many fans wondering what Spider-man and Miles have been up to. Sony has partnered with Marvel to try and answer that question, which has many fans rushing to pick up a copy. Rush because this book was marketed as a promotional piece for the game and not as a freebie for FCBD and broke quickly. It’s quickly becoming a rarity, but comic collectors won’t deny it! We tracked it at a sale high of $25 for a prime copy and NM FMV at $12.

Number 2: Captain America #310 – Live edition | Marvel | 1985 | While the price of this book has been pocket change for many, this is changing quickly. This book is smack dab in the middle of the speculation/hype train! It features the first appearance of Diamondback and the Serpent Society, consisting of Cottonmouth, Bushmaster II, Asp, Black Mamba, Sidewinder, Constrictor, Cobra, Rattler, and Anaconda. It’s a team, to be fair, and one that was rumored to be appearing in the upcoming CAPTAIN AMERICA: NEW WORLD ORDER. These rumors were nothing but smoldering embers until it was announced that wrestler Seth Rollins had been cast as a member of the Serpent Society. We still have a ways to go before the movie drops, but that never stops collectors from collecting! We tracked it at a high sell of 467%, with a high sell of $30 for the raw copy and FN FMV of $7.

No. 1: Spider-Man #7 – Humberto Ramos – The Secret Suppressor | Marvel | 2023 | Well, here we go again! This book has dominated our top ten list, and specifically our #1 spot for weeks. It fell slightly last week before regaining the top spot again. He helped put the second version of the original into print last week. Fans have realized how highly requested this remake is and have returned to this original release. What is it about Spider-Boy that has fascinated the community so much? From the costume to how he is presented, his prominent relationship to Peter and Miles, and even his name and subset of powers are scrutinized. However, Spider-Boy is still in its infancy (as a character) and has plenty of room to grow. Some see him as someone to hang their hats on in regards to the future, while others see him as a gimmick that will fade into the background. With a market dominance like this, it’s hard to imagine the latter. Do you think he’s here to stay? Or just another fad? Tell us on social media @CovrPrice! We tracked it to a sell high of $140 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $46.

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