*sigh*, as you can see this lovely The Blob figure takes what is usually a somewhat jovial, Santa-clause-like, character and turns him into a fairly grotesque that would depreciate the value of anyone's action figure collection. This cover is a great representation of that with a certain evil flag on the cover. No thanks, I think I will stick to my cheap reprints. An ever-growing allegory for Civil Rights started with Charles Xavier standing for Martin Luther King looking for peaceful coexistence pitted against Magneto and his more militant “any means necessary” approach. From humble beginnings came our generation's greatest heroes. In September of 1963, Earth's mightiest heroes, The Avengers, assembled for the first time and the rest is history. Thanks to looking like a squadron of armed little ducklings, this set of henchmen would look ridiculous in any collector's collection. Fun useless fact time - when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the Incredible Hulk they wanted the Green Goliath to be grey. Now I am starting to see why Spidey prefers spandex, for the nice and tight fit. Not to mention her really bizarre looking proportions that would make even a Barbie doll look healthy. Not something creators used to drum up sales, but often times just carelessness on the part of creative teams. Stuck in a lunch lineup? Just when you thought we were done talking about how bad of an idea invisible action figures are, here we go again. As one would predict, the official rookie card for the arguably the greatest basketball player who ever lived does command a premium. eBay (comc_consignment) ... Hela card Marvel Contest of Champions Dave & Buster's. eBay (mycola5) Time left 5d 13h left. 1-500 were the regular “low series” set, while 501-700 were only found in “High Number Series” packs. Cards from this set can’t be purchased in individual packs. Established in 1931 as Timely Comics, Marvel Comics truly emerged in 1961 to become a name now eponymous for great heroes and even greater tales. Strange Master Of Black Magic!” The first appearance of the Sorcerer Supreme, and his ancient foe, Nightmare are also within the pages of ST #110, which will certainly go up in value, which is currently at 60K if and when Nightmare is announced as the villain of the eventual Strange sequel. We know The Avengers now as the most lucrative film franchise to exist, but before that The Avengers #1 was groundbreaking for bringing together all of these great heroes onto the same page. As hot as Luke Cage might be right now thanks to his Netflix series and role in the 2017's "Defenders," Power Man was definitely an obscure choice back when this card came out in 1990. Search for free, get real market prices. However, if the House Of Ideas hadn't sold off the rights to their most popular heroes like the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, then perhaps the Marvel Cinematic Universe wouldn't be what it is today. Bobby Bonds and Ken Griffey Sr. each had very respectable MLB careers and each would go on to make 3 All-Star appearances. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. I guess superheroes need vacations too but is the mask really that necessary for a day at the beach? For anyone who either has the issue or the money (166K!) Released to promote the first Thor movie, this dumbbell shaped alarm clock actually requires bicep curls for it to turn off. 18 “Euro-Stars” were fo… This is the issue that is the basis for so much of what the Marvel universe came to be, as far as the Avengers go as it is the first appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age. I mean, sure he does grow up to be kinda cool, but why on Earth would you want a figure of him as a snotty little kid? The massive superhero team up saw them do battle with Namor who fled to the Northern Seas where a super soldier from Brooklyn was knocked out of his block of ice and began to thaw. Also, usually the stories inside are told in black and white. I'm hoping that, someday, people realize that invisible action figures never look as cool as you might think they do. This 1939 debut issue introduces the world to still relevant characters including the Human Torch and Namor the Sub-mariner. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, Funnies, Inc. partnered up with Timely (the eventual Marvel) to put out books in movie theaters to try and drum up some sales. CHAOS $42 $45 6% OFF. So, these two teamed up to try and take out Johnny Storm in Strange Tales #110. You will only find these figures on eBay where they are going up for auction for prices as high as $3000. The first issue of Motion Pictures Funny Weekly didn't see a lot of issues hit the shelves in the theater, but the book was still notable for being the debut of Namor, The Sub-Mariner, who was eventually ret-conned into being Marvel’s first mutant. They are hand drawn art signed by the Marvel artist. Plenty of people reading this article might not have a single clue as to who or what the Red Raven is. It's only fitting that two of Spidey’s greatest foes, Doctor Octopus and the Green Goblin not only debuted within a year from one another and both are valued at the same amount, 54,000 dollars. 1990 Marvel Impel Stan Lee / Mr. Marvel #162 Trading Card NM/M. Other subsets include Teams, Weapons, Rookies, Arch-Enemies and Legends. That beginning is the inaugural issue of Marvel Comics. This issue has been known to have sold for $159 thousand dollars, a mere drop in the bucket to own a piece of history. Being able to transform into a werewolf is pretty handy as far as powers go, it's just too bad it has to look this stupid in this case. With DC’s success of the Last Son Of Krypton and the Bat of Gotham, Timely decided that they too needed to try and get into the superhero game and created a marvel called the Human Torch. Their foot soldiers were meant to instill fear in whoever crossed their paths. Unlike early DC issues, early Marvel books weren't necessarily anthologies, but chaptered features and FF # 3 was no different. Cards have colorful borders as well as an inner frame and some diagonal stripes. A fact that might get rectified once the Disney - 20th Century Fox deal is official. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Stan Lee has become ubiquitous in our times as one of the greatest weavers of stories. Marvel Trading Card SET 1991 FULL SET 162 PLUS 2 HOLOGRAMS CARDS IMPEL NM/M. If you’re one of the lucky few to have a copy or have the money to have a copy, you’re currently sitting on a … There is no limit to the cool factor of the X-men roster. It kind of looks like Jameson's has been hiding from us the incredible power to shrink. Marvel’s take on the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde paradigm begins right here when brilliant scientist Bruce Banner is caught in a gamma ray explosion and is forever altered by becoming a giant “rage monster” whenever anyone pisses him off. Really, even now, there aren't many more fulfilling fantasies than punching out Nazis. Known for his superior powers of being able to scream at a very, very high pitch, Banshee isn't exactly the James Dean of the X-men universe. If you have one of these lying around in the attic, your spidey senses should be telling you to go make some cash. While not as valuable as some o DC’s books or even some other Marvel books, this book like Cap is timeless and in theory, could bump in value at a moment’s notice and is currently valued at best at 343 thousand. The cover alone is enough to get any comic geek nostalgic with the original members Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Iceman and Jean Grey facing off against their mortal foe Magneto. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had another great supporting character on their hands that they treated as more important than the second tier. The only thing this figure scream is uncomfortable stares and shifty smiles thanks to the Gary Busey face. Or at least a family structure. Even with a flooded market of over 800 thousand copies, obviously, a lot of those have been lost to the sands of time. It's a really cool idea on paper but it doesn't really translate well to an action figure, a physical object. In some cases, one man's nostalgia is his fortune. And nothing has stood the test of time quite like Marvel Comics. But something went awry and Doc was turned into a giant Lizard. This particular Wolverine action figure, featuring his iconic yellow and blue outfit, is also notable for its spring-loaded claw action. The BvS or Infinity War of its time, Marvel Mystery #9 was the first crossover story between two superheroes when the worlds of Namor and the original Human Torch collided. Needless to say, even at its current 375K highest sale price might be a steal, since a book like this will only go up with each subsequent MCU appearance. Marvel $22. And no, you cannot climb into it. Hailing from Gary, Indiana, Pete Petruski created a paste gun and instead of using it for good as a research scientist turned to a life of crime. The location might have changed from Vietnam to the Middle East, but the origins story of Tony Stark hasn't changed much over the years. A few months later in issue #12, the first epic clash between Marvel’s two top titans, the Thing, and the Hulk took place, which to this day is one of the House Of Idea’s great rivalries. You could conceivably find and ungraded good condition copy for several hundred dollars and then send it off to CGC to make bank on your purchase. He has been responsible for perhaps Spidey’s greatest tragedy, the death of teenage love, Gwen Stacy. Marvel comics that were written by popular and acclaimed comic book creator and artists are also considered with a higher value. Getting beat up by bullies? If you have one of these lying around in its box with the enclosed trading card then you might consider yourself about $1,000 richer. There are 80 cards in this set, 73 in the base set, 7 secret rare cards, 19 trainer cards, and some really cool V and VMAX Pokemon. To save some money to make up Canada’s trade deficit, the issues were printed in black and white. Released alongside Jim Lee and Chris Claremont's iconic X-men #1 in 1991,  Wolverine himself would agree that this is a must for any die-hard X-men collector. Everyone's favorite patriot is a dream item for any collector. Finally back to actually talking about comic collectibles. And now back to talking about the awesome! While the Marvel base sets from the early 1990s rarely reach above the $20 to $45 range, many subsets, parallel sets and specialty cards have retained their value. That being said, his theatrical debut in Amazing Spider-Man received generally favorable reviews and helped bump up the Lizard’s debut issue to 71k, which is not a bad investment. Possessing the perplexing super-power of being half-man, half-tank, Bonebreaker's whole existence just leads to so many questions. Sorry. One character that has not made their cinematic debut in any…ANY Marvel movie is Namor, the Sub-Mariner. It has been ten years since Iron Man stepped out of the pages of Marvel and onto the big screen, launching one of the most popular and beloved movie franchises the world has ever known. These tiny little nuggets of plastic are about as precious as real gold. https://mavin.io The sketch cards tend to be worth the most money. The 1991 Impel Marvel Universe Series II checklist is big, clocking in at 162 cards. A relic of the old Timely Comics, a young boy is adopted and raised by the Avian Bird People, who equip him with mechanical wings and as an adult sent him back to humanity to combat evil as the Red Raven. Our furry friend here would even make the most diehard X-Men fans look silly having this on their bookshelf. Cage has been a mainstay of the Marvel Universe for the last 10 years thanks to Brian Michael Bendis drafting him to the Avengers, but the character spent big chunks of the '80s and '90s languishing in limbo. A total of 1,000 cards were signed, all on the blank back. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it – that’s because, besides the first Avengers movie, it is also the plot of the first Avengers issue. You'd be hard pressed to find another Spider-Man mini-figure that looks this good. It's not my fault all ducks look the same to me. 1991 Score Baseball Cards In Review. They don't have movable limbs, they don't really have any action and they don't even bobble! Take a piece of old-timey comic book history, add the debut of Marvel’s first-ever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. The word awesome has no meaning unless you are referring to this full-size Hulkbuster statue. While plenty of comic book fans have known this for years, perhaps some might not - the Human Torch existed long before Johnny Storm went on a spaceship. If you find one of these in your collection, just make sure it’s from 1993 . While both issues have always been high priced, find a pristine copy and you never know how much more it could nab you. The first iteration of the Torch was actually a robot invented by Phineas T. Horton. Even the Sorcerer Supreme himself would not see the magic in having something like this in his collection. Marvel Mystery was another Canadian White book, a book that collected several timely issues into one action-packed anthology. If you were one of the 300 or so lucky raffle winners at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con to win this little Spider-Man Lego mini-figure, then I hope you hung on to it. But who would not want to own a rare collectible item commemorating one of the greatest storytellers of our time? Oof, Donald Duck does not look as good as he did back in the day. That's right, Stan "The Man" Lee the man responsible for endless late nights reading comic books and watching superhero movies himself immortalized in action figure form. All of the major Marvel characters have their own cards as well as many minor heroes and villains. He will be LOSING $23.94. Even during the Golden Age of comic books variants were a thing. Ending Today at 8:30AM PST 7h 21m. During World War II, comic books like Captain America were definitely morale-filling feel-good comic books. Additional Issues. If that doesn’t sound like a valuable comic to own, then perhaps the second story will – “Dr. The lyrics of an obscure song from an obscure band, the Blues Image might not be about the Fantastic Four, but sheesh, does it encapsulate what their origin story is all about. For example… check out the prices people pay for the sketch cards. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website, 10 Celebrities Who Support The Free the Nipple Movement, 30 Of The Rarest Marvel Comics (And Their Worth), 15 YouTube Pranks That Push The Boundaries, Kansas City Chiefs-Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 12 Game Averaged 23.115 Million Viewers, 10 Weird Rules Vince McMahon Follows To Be Successful, Parler Removed From Apple's App Store, Amazon Following Capitol Insurrection, Where Are They Now? There are a few Marvel/Funko creations that are worth something, but this one is especially: it’s a metallic Spider-Man from 2011, and another San Diego Comic Con exclusive. The Amazing Spider-Man may not look so amazing in his vintage, Kresge packaged form but you can't doubt his appeal has only grown over time. Oh, wait that's not Gary Busey! 1991 Impel #3 Deadpool Promo RC Card. The market for Comic Trading Cards fell apart about 10 years back. This card is worth up to $350,000, although you can buy them for as “low” as $58K. Funko Pop dolls are incredible because they don't actually do anything. Unless your friend has this action figure in his collection, then we just have to ask; why? For example, the 140-card base set of Marvel Masterpieces, Series 3 (Skybox/1994) is worth $20, while the gold-stamped parallel set … If you’re one of the lucky few to have a copy or have the money to have a copy, you’re currently sitting on a grand investment of 120K. Oh right, that's not Donald Duck, that is Howard The Duck. It’s cool, it’s shiny, it's adorable, it’s Spider-Man. The second issue of Amazing Spider-Man was as successful as the first at giving Ol’ Webhead a memorable villain whose nefarious efforts have been thwarted by Spidey for years. C $4.25. It is no surprise to anyone that this monumental issue, in mint condition, sold at auction for an incredible $274,850. Bentley Wittman has a super-human level intellect but felt threatened by the exploits of the Human Torch. Marvel series mainstay, and my personal favorite group of mutants, The X-men debuted in 1963. Recently, in the comic books, there was a massive Skrull invasion where it was revealed plenty of powerful people had been replaced by the shape-shifting Skrulls. RC says: January 15, 2020 at 9:19 pm. Handed out during the 2012 Lego Toy Fair, only 125 pairs of these particular Iron Man and Captain Lego mini-figures were passed out to collectors. Buy: $7.00. Some of them belong to a small number that exist, others mark the debut of a hero we have welcomed into our collective culture. Here is no different, as Spidey’s second Amazing adventure has been known to go for 72K. He has found ways over the years of suppressing the beast, but similar to the Hulk, it's just not easy being green. 3 … Any limited release item, particularly found at these comic expos, can end up being worth quite a lot. The other is also a mad scientist, this one who travels around on a glider and looks like a goblin. ... they are not really worth any significant money. 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His first appearance in the costume in Tales To Astonish #35 is the first time the anthology series focused on the little guy and this series would become his own and the first time he was able to talk to ants. One villain is a mad scientist with eight arms and has terrified Spidey throughout the years, even marrying his beloved Aunt May and possessing Spidey’s body too! So it should come as no shock that the most famous book in Marvel history is the most valuable at 1.1 million dollars at its highest. 21 Timetwister Magic Card So it's unfortunate that we have to remember The Punisher's unfortunate history as a figure. That's Peter Parker's own Aunt May! It's no surprise that a mint condition issue of Marvel Comics #1 can fetch a price as high as $330,000 USD. And now to wash out the bad taste of that beach Spider-Man figure with an action figure that is truly excelsior! Considering the original retail price was $7.99, it's safe to say this would have been a great investment. Hell yeah, but hell lose a LOT of money. It also makes me wonder how many people have had to pawn off their TV's or their mother's antique furniture in order to add this to their Funko collection. The first edition of this first Avenger was released in 1973 and his popularity has only grown over time. Kids love having two toys in one, but I don't think parents liked their kids playing with a little man with various protruding hardware. Considering this rare Tony Stark Metallic Freddy Funko vinyl figure exclusive to the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con can go for a cool $3500, it makes me wonder who is actually buying these. A Canadian White is as it sounds, a comic book printed on white pages as opposed to the “yellow” pages of American publishing. World War II always sells, comic books from this era always sell too. The Iron Man figure is the only minifig version which has the helmet printed on his head, while the Cap minifig has a different shield than what is seen in the retail versions. Dr. Curt Connors as a villain seldom gets the respect he's deserved as far as comic book baddies go. Lot of 22 Dark nights death metal. Sure this action figure might seem lame with its horribly yellow cape but it redeems itself by having an actual built-in whistle that you can blow into! Points for trying I suppose. Either that or maybe his assistants' at the Daily Bugle do his shopping for him. As mentioned before, the debut issue of any character goes for a lucrative price, and that price is even more lucrative when said character is the face of Marvel. A.I.M. At least Doctor Strange's astral figure did not look like a double jointed contortionist's act gone wrong like poor Sue Storm looks like here. A brilliant scientist who lost his arm, he decides to try and replicate the gene in reptiles that allows them to regenerate lost limbs. Spawn cards. Insert Cards:Ten Brett Hull “Hockey Heroes” cards were found randomly inserted in low-number series packs. If he prices his X-men cards at $34.95 and his Marvel Masterpiece cards at $38.99, he'll be making $73.94. A brand new 162 card base set of 1991 Impel Marvel Universe Series II trading cards already transferred to and protected by Ultra-Pro Platinum archival-quality collector pages for easy viewing. TTS #35 would be the first appearance of the Ant-Man, but this issue of the anthology series would be the first appearance of Hank Pym, who even tossed his serums down the toilet by the end of the story, knowing that only bad things would happen. Since the book was only distributed in New York City, researchers have found only five known copies to exist, which puts it in the kind of rarity that might even be fewer copies than Action Comics # 1. They might as well have just left the box empty for added realism. to own this issue, consider yourselves lucky – hold onto the book and you probably will have doubled or tripled your investment soon. As the Fantastic Four battle the Mole Man, Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket ship that will alter their lives forever! Much of the Hulk’s origins are told right here in this issue. Because now with Stan "The Man" Lee's signature on both of them, it won't cost an arm and a leg, it will cost your house and first born child. It is astounding how seemingly banal items that one might have collected for pennies would go on to be worth several hundred thousand dollars. As the Greek gods live forever both through their stories and countless marble tributes, so too does Stan Lee. This, In fact, this Marvel Legends Silver Shirt Luke Cage is actually worth quite a bit of money. How does he go to the bathroom? Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. All of the “little green mayhem” started way back with their debut in FF #2, where they impersonate the Fantastic Four to frame them for crimes and try to take over the world with the real team out of the way. And back to the topic of silly action figures, we have Wolfsbane. Things are changing slightly as the MCU grows, so perhaps it's time to pick up some investment comics now. Which brings us to this list and why it is all mostly those three upper echelon comic books. Sure this particular figure has 34 points of articulation but unfortunately, none of them involve any hidden weapons like The Punisher's did. Ride, captain ride upon your mystery ship / Be amazed at the friends you have here on your trip / Ride captain ride upon your mystery ship / On your way to a world that others might have missed. Another great Steve Ditko cover, this time depicting four full panels of action between Spidey and the Sandman, a villain who was hiding out from the police at Peter’s school. Time truly is the greatest appreciator of all. Ultimate, Assassin's Creed: 10 Things About The Series You Only Know If You Read The Books, In-Game Vs. The cover image of Spidey and the Fantastic Four left an indelible mark on the fans and Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s run on the book was epic, setting the stage for how Peter Parker balances life as a superhero and as a teenager. But it's also a very rare find being from 1941. You would be totally forgiven if you have forgotten about Bonebreaker, or did not know who he was. Trigger your inner Hulk and start throwing a tantrum while yelling "SMASH SMASH SMASH". The cover of Avengers# 4 is quite possibly the most famous cover in Marvel after Amazing Fantasy # 15, but also the basis for the grand sweeping “hero shot” that has become a staple. Brand New. This second issue at its most expensive is still just a year’s salary at 47K, which is kind of a steal for any collector. You may not like Tobey Maguire's outing as Spider-Man but it set the stage for the comic book movie craze we live in today.  Spider-Man's immense popularity is reflected in the fact that this particular figure has sold in auction for a whopping $1,431. Talk about being connected! Reply. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists. All you need to do is take a look at this figure and look into the eyes of a duck who has clearly imbibed too many daiquiris at the local dive. The longer answer would be that he is a child that shouldn't be on your action figure shelf. So there you have it, the ten most valuable 1991 Score cards and a decent dose of nostalgia. This set contained a total of 893 cards which was a gigantic checklist even by today's standards. References: SellMyComicBooks, ScreenRant, CheatSheet, CollectivePop. Another investment type of comic book, FF #4 can only skyrocket in price once the character is finally introduced to a nationwide film going audience and is currently a little under the average year’s salary of 44K at its highest to bring home. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first Marvel comic book of all time. Watching Ant-Man, The Wasp, Thor, Hulk and Iron Man collide head-on with Loki would've been too much awesomeness to contain into a single issue. Along the production line, there must have been someone to look at this and think to themselves "close enough". Instead the cards are sold in speciality products like collection boxes or trainer boxes that include a coin, mat, packs of cards, etc. The book was the first issue of the team in their iconic blue uniforms, and is currently a steal at 38K, especially when in theory, sooner or later the team will make their MCU debut. If you have one of these lying around in its box with the enclosed trading card then you might consider yourself about $1,000 richer. Nice 1990 Marvel FAMOUS BATTLES Cards Vintage Great Condition Lot of (21) Buy: $16.99. Not too shabby considering some of the other items on this list... How many of you have thought to yourself "I want to go to the gym more but I just don't have the time"? At 326K, it certainly places the book in rarified air as prices go. Sure it's just another Cap and Bucky take on the Red Skull story and it's Captain America’s third issue. Just be ready to spend at least 567K for it if you find a near mint copy. This is a big moment for geeks all across the world, or at least it was in 1940. For a freaking dime, readers were able to get 64 pages of jam-packed action with the first Avenger and the eventual Winter Soldier. ... How much is the 1991 marvel Spider-Man #1 card worth? Either way, he needs to get his life together. Daredevil cards Lot #2. At least that was the intention. Thankfully, this is a character that is unlikely to show up in any X-Men movies anytime soon so really we do not need to think too much about him. When they return, they’re imbued with powers that will help them fight the Mole Man. While some people like to playfully mock Canada, we shouldn't be knocking the 198K (American) that you could nab for having this book. While not always the biggest (pun intended) and most popular Avenger, Hank Pym is one of the smartest minds in the Marvel Universe and his Pym Particles have helped him to grow and shrink, and occasionally be a real jerk.