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Top ten  
Regular issue new comics by sales:
These are the top ten new comics sold by volume in my shop this week. My shop. A medium volume, single storefront destination location in Lowell, MA. I'm certain Graham Cracker comics list is different, as is The Magic Dragon. These are my actual sales.



#1 - Guardians of the Galaxy #1. "Alpha Dog". A list creative team delivered, 
#2 - Age of Ultron #3. Last page jaw dropper.. 
#3 - Justice League #18. B list art on DC's a list title.  
#4 - Superior Spider-Man #6 AU. Fans adore Octo-Pete.  
#5 - Batman Incorporated #9. Direct follow up to the death of Damien.  
#6 - Fantastic Four #5 AU. Fans are "all in" Age of Ultron.  
#7 - Nightwing #18. 
Requiem Death of Damien tie in. ( I under-ordered Catwoman #18 & sold out ) 
#8 - Superman #18. Fans still buy this new 52 abortion of an icon.  
#9 - Aquaman #18. Real strong sales courtesy of Mr Geoff Johns. 
#10 - East of West #1. The Indy "Rock Star' of the week. Early results appear similar to Saga #1.




Top "ten-ish."
Regular issue new ( last year ) comics by aftermarket: 
Modern comics that are seeing aftermarket activity. Ebay, Amazon, CGC boards, Bleeding Cool, Lyria comic Exchange, conventions & my Phantom retailer network of 25+ shops are the primary source of this information. Not the top selling books in comic stores, rather the currently published, modern books that are selling above cover price for a variety of reasons. Prices are on average:


East of West #1 is a rock solid $10 it's week of release. 
Nowhere Men  Fabulous word of mouth. Under-ordered. #1-$30, #2-$20, #3-$10 
Peter Panzerfaust. Rumored stop motion animated show for BBC Low Print run. 
Black Beetle   Pulp-esque hit by Francesco Francavilla & Dark Horse #0,#1-$12 
Helheim #1 regular #1. Obscure indy publisher. Low print run. Killer material. $8  
Injustice #1. This video game tie in hasn't even begun. Great word of mouth. $25 
Batman Incorporated #8. Received massive media coverage.  Death of Damien $5   
Hawkeye. Recent trade release should quiet down this back issue juggernaut.  
The Sixth Gun. NBC TV show has put the spotlight on this indy gem.   
Mind MGMT. The recent movie development news has fans scrambling. #1-$50
Saga. This is the title defines the recent Image revival. #1-$75
Amazing Spider-Man #700. Top volume wall book sold this week.   $10. Everybody wants the last issue. 
Five Ghosts #1. Positive word of mouth. 
The Activity #1. Movie rumors have this once stagnant book at $25 




Top ten "ish" up & coming modern Key issues. 
Modern comics that are just starting to see aftermarket movement. Books that were recently not in demand, and are finally experiencing aftermarket activity for a variety of reasons.



 

Annihilation Conquest #6, First  Movie Guardians team.    
Wolverine #166. 1st appearance Dog   
Uncanny X-Men #282. First Bishop.      
Daredevil #21. Real lame 1st appearance of Superior Spider-Man     
Guardians of the Galaxy 24 & 25 (vol 2), return of Thanos. 
X-Factor #5 & 6.  First Apocalypse. Rumored villain in upcoming X-movie  
Batman #7.  First full appearance Harper Row. Rumored new Robin.

  

  

  



Top ten modern Key issues at my shop.
Modern comics that sell off my wall constantly. My shop sales are  primarily new material, & my back issue sales tend  to be related. I have a waiting list for most of these books.



     
Walking Dead #1. The undisputed king of the modern era. Actually ANY WD pre 100. 
New Mutants #98. 1st Deadpool. $100 king of the modern X keys.
Uncanny X-Men #266. 1st Gambit is always a $40 instant sale. 
Uncanny X-Men #141 &142. Days of future past movie source 
Captain Marvel #33 - Origin of Thanos $50 
Nova #1. The new marvel series has fans scrambling for this relatively inexpensive bronze age key. $25  
Batman Harley Quinn. Iconic Alex Ross cover $50 
Infinity Gauntlet, War, Crusade, Abyss. Thanos, Thanos Thanos.  
The Killing Joke. It's simply the best Joker wall book in the 25 year history of my shop. $25  
Batman Animated #12. Every Bat fan wants the first appearance of Harley Quinn. $85






My Top ten "ish" under-valued modern comics. 
These are books I'm speculating will soon see aftermarket activity, & are currently under-valued in my humble opinion, some may even be found in the bargain bins. I want to buy these books on the cheap. They're long-shots. ( I'm not spending hooker or booze money on them. ) 
 


Marvel Red Sonja #1. Gail Simone is taking over Dynamite series. 
Rom #1.
IDW just untangled the rights. If Nova & Ms Marvel can get hot, why the hell not Rom? 
Starlord #1 the special edition 1982. first comic appearance of Star Lords father J'son of Spartax 
Uncanny X-Men #173-4.Movie source material with Mariko Yashida  
New X-Men #134. First Quentin Quire.
Spawn #9 & Angela #1-3. Marvel will be publishing material with Angela.
Star Brand #1. First New Universe & brand/tattoo: The Star Brand. 
Thor #344. First appearance Malekith (  In upcoming Thor-2 movie ) 
Invaders vol 2 #1. First Dr. Nemesis 
Uncanny X-men  #317. First Blink. In upcoming X movie.
Marvel Point One.
First Sam Alexander Nova 
Battle Scars #1 & #6. First full Phil Coulson & Marcus Johnston.  
Iron Man #10. First Pepper Potts as Rescue.  
Young Avengers #1. First Kate Bishop. My favorite Marvel female.
Ms Marvel #1. She's rumored to be in Avengers 2 movie. 
Ultimate Team Up #5. First African American Nick Fury in comics.
Captain America #157. first appearance of Viper
Batman #307. First Lucious Fox. Rumored new Batwing.




Top ten modern variant comics by aftermarket:
Variants are versions of the regular issue comic. They are NOT regular issue comics.
They are distributed / created for a variety of reasons.
Order incentive / retailer incentive, produced exclusively for shops/shows,events.


 
East of West #1 Forbidden Planet $30,  ComicsPro/Ghost $15 
Batman #1. Dc's flagship title. $50 
Nowhere Men #1 Thought Bubble, ComicsPro, CBLDF. 
Skottie Young marvel Babys. fans simply adore these. 
Hellheim #1 NYCC $50, ECCC $100   
Sex #1. Risque material not stocked by a lot of shops. ECCC $75, wrap around $40
Walking Dead Governor ECCC. Sexy green foil. $70   
Blank sketch covers. There seems to be an insatiable need for these by autograph / sketch seekers.   
Five Ghosts #1 ECCC. $50+  
Spawn homage covers.  
Phantom variants. You know you love them. No big price increases, but I sure sell a lot.



Incoming! 
My pick of the week. The comic shipping this week that will be worth your valuable speculator y consideration, and why.

POLARITY #1 Of(4)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Max Bemis (A) Jorge Coelho (CA) Frazer Irving
From the mind of SAY ANYTHING frontman Max Bemis comes POLARITY, a manic-depressive spin on the superhero genre. Timothy Woods is a bipolar artist stuck in the world of hipsters, meaningless sex, and vain art -- better known as Brooklyn. But after he survives a near fatal car accident, Timothy discovers that his mental instability is more than just a disorder, and that his bipolar medication hasn't just been subduing depression and uncontrollable mania...it's been suppressing his super powers! Now it's time for Timothy to stand up to his disease alongside an onslaught of wretched human villainy as he finally finds his place in the world.
Each issue comes with a free downloadable original song.

I'm a sucker for any new comic that has an existing fan base outside of the traditional comic market, and this just grabs me: Each issue comes with a free downloadable original song.

Depressed kids, band tie in, exclusive song.
I'm in.

 
 
  A lot of people ask me why I like to speculate on modern comic books. Original Art, Gold, Silver & Bronze age comics are a much better investment. I'm a comic book fan, a voracious reader of new material. I love how new books set the pace for back issues. It is fast paced & never stagnant due to the constant release of new material. Right now modern comics are the petri dish of pop culture, comic shops the breeding ground.

I have been collecting comics since the 1970's & been in the business of selling them since the 1980's. I love a quality story  & a great buy, equally.

I speculate on new comics every week. I always have & I always will. Purchasing modern comic books with the intent of making a profit is my hobby of choice. It's impossible that every new comic week will generate a book of "Walking Dead class" potential, but it's still fun to try to make savvy buys. You can sit back & wait for aces, or you can play the hand your dealt to the best of your ability.

Sometimes, I'm right. Sometimes I'm wrong, but  I play every week. 

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Larry Doherty

Larry's Comics
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