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Comic Book Rarity: Who Cares?
In part I’m writing this piece to raise awareness. Some sellers claim that comic books are rare when hundreds of thousands of copies exist. On the flip side, many naive collectors are drawn to the term “rare” like moths to a flame. They hit the buy button before doing any research and are burned in the process. Then other collectors are so numb to the overused term that they pay no attention to it. Let’s dive in.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (7/8/2024 to 7/21/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from July 8 to July 21, 2024. In these two weeks, 22,596 issues were sold, totalling $5,346,753.
The 1990s Comic Book Market: A Snapshot of Popularity and Sales (June 23, 2024, to July 6, 2024)
The 1990s were a vibrant and transformative decade for the comic book industry. This period saw the rise of iconic characters, innovative storytelling, and a significant expansion in the market. Here's a detailed look at the most traded issues and top titles by sales during this dynamic decade, along with insights into what made these comics so special.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (6/21/2024 to 7/4/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from June 21st to July 4th, 2024. In these two weeks, 25,232 issues were sold, totalling $10,570,166.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (6/11/2024 to 6/24/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from June 11th to June 24th, 2024. In these two weeks, 23,145 issues were sold, totalling $13,353,561.
GPA recent CGC market stats (6/4/2024 to 6/17/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis and CGC. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from June 4th to June 17th, 2024. In these two weeks, 22,388 issues were sold, totalling $5,073,188.
The Most Collected Comic Books of All Time
Comic books have captivated readers for generations, blending art and storytelling in a unique medium producing countless beloved characters and epic tales. Among the vast array of comic books, specific titles have stood the test of time, becoming the most collected and cherished in the history of the genre.
We gained some great insights from our subscribers
We launched a short survey to get to know our collector community and better understand their comic book preferences. Below, we’ll delve into the insights gathered from each question.
The CGC Census and GPA recorded sales
CGC opened to the public and began grading comic books on January 1, 2000. The first five years of CGC grading resulted in just over a half million (518,030) graded comic books on the CGC Census by the end of 2004.
Canadian Price Variants (CPVs) and GPAnalysis.com Recorded Sales
GPAnalysis.com (GPA) records the sales of CGC graded comic books from a number of online venues, resulting in a database which combines most of the CGC sales which may be documented.
