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Top of the stack: Best-selling titles by decade (May 20 to June 2, 2025)
From May 20 to June 2, 2025, GPAnalysis recorded $4.86M in CGC-graded comic sales across 19,669 books, with Amazing Spider-Man (1963) leading in volume and a CGC 0.5 Superman #1 (1939) selling for $66,000 via HA.com.
🕷️ The Sinister Six: When Spider-Man's worst nightmares formed a club
The Sinister Six wasn’t just a team-up—it was a statement. Six villains, each a reflection of Peter Parker’s inner battles, clashing in a chaotic, ego-fueled mess that’s become comic book legend.
Twenty (20) Villain First Appearances Worth a Fortune
When collectors talk about valuable first appearances, the focus often falls on superheroes—think Superman in Action Comics #1, Batman in Detective Comics #27, or Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15. But let’s not forget: Being bad, really bad, can also spark collector interest—and serious price tags.
From Saturday Morning to Spinner Racks: When Cartoonists Cross Into Comic Books
Not every great comic book artist started with capes and cowls. Some came from a place far more chaotic and charming—the world of cartoons. Think gag strips, Sunday funnies, and animated shorts. And for several artists, that background didn’t just influence their work in comics—it redefined it.
Top of the stack: Best-selling titles by decade (5/5/2025 to 5/18/2025)
A market led by Spider-Man, driven by history, and thriving on both grails and $93 grabs — the stack never sleeps.
Crises, Comics, and Collectors: How Economic Recessions and Global Events Reshape the Comic Book Market
The late 1980s and early 1990s are often remembered as the "foil cover" years—overproduction met frenzied speculation, and when the bubble burst in the mid-90s (helped along by a recession), entire comic shops folded seemingly overnight.
Top of the stack: Best-selling titles by decade (Apr 22 – May 5, 2025)
From horror roots to modern hits, each decade has its standout, but only one dominates the narrative. With four straight wins and six total appearances, no title comes close. These aren’t just top sellers; they’re trendlines. For collectors, they signal what endures — and what leads.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (April 22nd 2025 to May 5th 2025)
In the most recent fortnight, GPAnalysis reports $4.4M in sales from 19,568 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines, and pulps. The most traded title was Amazing Spider-Man, The (1963), which saw 1,261 books sold, totalling $0.6M in sales.
The wildest, most absurd gadgets in comic book history
A tongue-in-cheek tour through the most bizarre, brilliant, and downright absurd gadgets in comic book history—celebrating the charm, chaos, and creativity that made them unforgettable.
The Phantom Pages: Exposing the Fake Comic Book Market
Let’s get one thing straight—reprints are not the problem. Marvel Tales, True Believers, and even those newsstand throwbacks have a rightful place in our collections. What we’re talking about are frauds passed off as originals. Books that have been tampered with, restored without disclosure, or entirely fabricated using modern printing techniques to mimic vintage texture and wear.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (April 9th 2025 to April 22nd 2025)
In the most recent fortnight (April 9th 2025 to April 22nd 2025), GPAnalysis reports $4.7M in sales, from 20,161 individual books, across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $98.
The Many Faces of Comic Book Collectors: A Breakdown of Collector Archetypes
Step into any comic shop, convention floor, or Facebook group and you'll quickly realize one thing: comic book collectors are a wildly diverse bunch. They come armed with checklists, spreadsheets, or just a gut feeling about what they love. Some are chasing grails, others nostalgia.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (March 24th 2025 to April 6th 2025)
In the most recent fortnight (March 24th 2025 to April 6th 2025) GPAnalysis reports $11.2M in sales, from 22,750 individual books, across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $90.
How to Spot a Pressed Comic Book: The Collector’s Guide to Knowing What’s Been Smoothed
In today’s comic book market, pressing has become almost as common as grading. But while pressing is a perfectly accepted restoration-free process (at least by CGC standards), being able to spot a pressed book can give collectors an edge — especially when evaluating raw comics or reassessing old slabs.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (March 12th 2025, to March 25th 2025)
In the most recent fortnight (March 12th 2025 to March 25th 2025) GPAnalysis reports $4.7M in sales, from 21,955 individual books, across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $87.
Choosing a Comic Book Grading Company: Which One is Right for You?
If you’re looking to grade your comic books, you’ve likely come across the big names in the industry: CGC, CBCS, and PGX. Each has its own strengths, but which one should you choose? The answer depends on your goals—whether you’re grading for resale value, preservation, or personal satisfaction.
Decoding the Colors of Comic Book Grading: What They Mean and Why They Matter
Comic book collectors are no strangers to the impact of color. From vibrant Golden Age covers to modern foil variants, color plays a massive role in the hobby. But one place where color carries serious weight is comic book grading.
Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (2/26/2025 to 3/11/2025)
$4.8M in sales from 20,951 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps.