Pedigree Comics Grand Auction April 2010

This highest graded Invaders 6 30 cent variant just brought a hammer price of $300 at the recent Pedigree Grand Auction.

A couple of nice Amazing Adventures 37s sell on the "bay"

Ebay seller Topnotchcomics auctioned off a couple of nice certified Amazing Adventures 37 price variants on ebay.  On December 1, he sold this spectacular CGC 9.6 copy of the issue.  It brought $218.  It is one of three highest graded 9.6s on the census.  Perfectly centered, full star burst, and white pages... they don't come nicer than this one.

Later in December, he sold this very nice CGC 9.4 graded copy of the same issue with almost the same results - $200.  Fittingly so, since from the pictures, it is hard to tell a difference between the two books.

Iron Fist 5

A CGC 9.6 Iron Fist 5 30 cent price variant brought $250 in a recent ebay transaction.  Although advertised as the highest graded, it is actually the second highest grade behind two 9.8 copies of this book.  Iron Fist books have a large collector base and nice price variant examples always bring strong prices - don't get me started on the 35 cent books.

Doctor Strange 16

The single highest graded example the 30 cent price variant Doctor Strange 16 sold for $650 in an ebay auction.  White pages and a full starburst and a CGC grade of 9.8 make this the best Doctor Strange price variant that I have ever seen.  I am also certain that there is not a nicer one out there as this is absolutely as nice as they come.

Tomb of Darkness 21

The single highest example of one of my favorite 30 cent price variants recently traded hands for $750 on ebay.  It a beautiful copy of this black-covered, atomic bomb button cover, horror book which, like the other horror variants, is extremely hard to find, particularly in high-grade.

Certified Variant sales as reported by GPAnalysis for the August 2012

Avengers 147 30 cent price variant latest addition to the 4 Figure Club

A sensational example of Avengers 147 30 cent price variant was recently auctioned by Heritage.  It is the latest price variant issue to crack the $1000 dollar barrier.  It is not surprising because of the popularity of the Avengers movie, the popularity of the Avengers comic book title, and the popularity of the marvel price variants.  The single highest graded example of this issue by two grades (followed by 2 9.4s) this auction was sure to bring the excitement and it did not disappoint.

Some other notable Price Variant Sales.

On ComicLink,

On ebay

one of the best if not the best 30 cent variant collection ever sold,

another good ebay seller,

From Heritage

GPA variant report for May

As I have written before, GPAnalysis is the best source of information on certified comic sales.  I highly recommend a subscription if for no other reason than getting the market reports.  One of the market reports is the price variant sales report.  This is the report for May 2012.

Nice deal on Marvel Super-Heroes 58 in 9.2 White

This nice copy of Marvel Super-Heroes 58 sold for $115 as a buy it now on ebay.  It is the fourth highest book graded behind one 9.6 and two 9.4s.  Marvel Super-Heroes is absolutely one of the tougher 30 cent titles.  In 2008, a 9.4 sold for $200.

March ComicLink Auction - A Slew of Highest Graded 35 Cent Price Variants Auctioned

It is always a pleasure to see an auction when a highest graded price variant comes up for auction.  Even more so when it is a highest graded 35 cent price variant.  And even more so when one auction has several of these books for sale in one night. 

This was the 2012 March ComicLink focused auction and here are the hightlights. 

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY #7 - The Auction Has Ended

Publisher: Marvel

Condition: CGC 8.5 VF+

Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages

Type of Holder: Universal

Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored

Census Rank: 3rd Highest CGC Graded

Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT

Current Bid: $175

Number Of Bids: 16

Final Bid: $175

End Date: 3/29/2012 9:15:18 PM AVENGERS #148 - The Auction Has Ended Item description: 1976, Squadron Supreme appearance. Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.6 NM+ Page Quality: White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: 2nd Highest CGC Graded Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $285 Number Of Bids: 19 Final Bid: $285 End Date: 3/29/2012 9:33:54 PM ComicLink Comments: This NM+ CGC 9.6 Price Variant is the second highest graded, with only 3 in grade and just 2 in the world ever having certified slightly higher at 9.8. Additionally, with perfect White Pages, this is the very finest 9.6 obtainable. BLACK PANTHER #5 - The Auction Has Ended Item description: 1977, Jack Kirby cover, story, art Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.0 VFNM Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: 2nd Highest CGC Graded Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $279 Number Of Bids: 18 Final Bid: $279 End Date: 3/29/2012 9:42:36 PM ComicLink Comments: This 35 Cent Price Variant is the second highest graded, with only 1 in grade and only 1 examples ever having certified any higher. Further enhancing its desirability, CGC has assigned its near perfect page quality designation, Off-White to White Pages. CHAMPIONS #15 - The Auction Has Ended Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.6 NM+ Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: Highest CGC Graded! Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $759 Number Of Bids: 15 Final Bid: $759 End Date: 3/29/2012 9:50:24 PM ComicLink Comments: This NM+ CGC 9.6 35 Cent Price Variant is the single highest graded example for this Price Variant example. Further enhancing its desirabiltiy, CGC has assigned its near perfect page quality rating of Off-White to White Pages. GHOST RIDER #18 - The Auction Has Ended Item description: 1976, Spider-Man cover and appearance Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.6 NM+ Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: Highest CGC Graded! Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $325 Number Of Bids: 18 Final Bid: $325 End Date: 3/29/2012 10:06:54 PM ComicLink Comments: This Near Mint Plus CGC 9.6 is the highest graded Price Variant example for this issue, and it's 1 of only 3 ever certified at this top tier. Adding to its desirability, CGC has assigned its near perfect page quality rating, Off-White to White Pages. GHOST RIDER #24 - The Auction Has Ended Item description: 1977 Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.4 NM Page Quality: White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: Highest CGC Graded! Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $878 Number Of Bids: 20 Final Bid: $878 End Date: 3/29/2012 10:07:30 PM ComicLink Comments: This true NM CGC 9.4 is the highest Graded 35 Cent Price Variant for this issue, and is 1 of only 2 examples ever certified at this top tier. Additionally, CGC has assigned its perfect page quality designation of White Pages, making this the very finest 9.4 Price Variant obtainable. IRON MAN #102 - The Auction Has Ended Item description: 1977, Frankenstein monster, Dreadnight & Dr. Doom appearance. Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.2 NM- Page Quality: White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: 2nd Highest CGC Graded Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $324 Number Of Bids: 19 Final Bid: $324 End Date: 3/29/2012 10:27:00 PM ComicLink Comments: The offered NM CGC 9.2 is the second highest graded Price Variant example for this issue, with just 1 in grade and only 1 example ever certified higher. Adding to its desirability, CGC has assigned its perfect page quality rating, White Pages. KULL, THE DESTROYER #22 - The Auction Has Ended Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.2 NM- Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: 2nd Highest CGC Graded Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $121 Number Of Bids: 13 Final Bid: $121 End Date: 3/29/2012 10:37:48 PM ComicLink Comments: The offered NM CGC 9.2 is the second highest graded Price Variant example for this issue, with just 1 in grade and only 1 example ever certified slightly higher at 9.4. Adding to its desirability, CGC has assigned its near perfect page quality rating, Off-White to White Pages. SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #11 - The Auction Has Ended Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 8.5 VF+ Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: Highest CGC Graded! Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $659 Number Of Bids: 19 Final Bid: $659 End Date: 3/29/2012 11:17:06 PM ComicLink Comments: The offered item is the highest graded 35 Cent Price Variant for this issue. It is 1 of only 2 examples that CGC has certified at this highest grade tier for this issue. Adding to its desirability, CGC has assigned its near perfect page quality rating, Off-White to White Pages. STAR WARS #2 - The Auction Has Ended Item description: 1977 Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 8.0 VF Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $343 Number Of Bids: 13 Final Bid: $343 End Date: 3/29/2012 11:20:42 PM STAR WARS #3 - The Auction Has Ended Item description: 1977 Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 8.0 VF Page Quality: Off-White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $805 Number Of Bids: 18 Final Bid: $805 End Date: 3/29/2012 11:21:00 PM SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #12 - The Auction Has Ended Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.0 VFNM Page Quality: Off-White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: Highest CGC Graded! Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $304 Number Of Bids: 15 Final Bid: $304 End Date: 3/29/2012 11:24:00 PM ComicLink Comments: The offered example of this 35 Cent Price Variant is the highest graded, and 1 of only 2 examples certified by CGC at this top tier. TARZAN #3 - The Auction Has Ended Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 8.5 VF+ Page Quality: Off-White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: 2nd Highest CGC Graded Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $77 Number Of Bids: 12 Final Bid: $77 End Date: 3/29/2012 11:24:18 PM ComicLink Comments: This 35 Cent Price Variant is the second highest graded, with just 2 in grade and only 2 examples ever having certified any higher. X-MEN #106 - The Auction Has Ended Item description: 1977 Publisher: Marvel Condition: CGC 9.0 VFNM Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: 3rd Highest CGC Graded Pedigree or Highlight: PRICE VARIANT Current Bid: $600 Number Of Bids: 18 Final Bid: $600 End Date: 3/29/2012 11:44:24 PM You have been outbid on this item