What 1st appearances would you like to own?

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:39:41 am

So I have been doing some research on 1st appearances and it got me thinking....

What 1st appearances would the peeps here like to own. Now I'm not talking about any the BIG obvious ones (Supes, Bats, Spidey, Wolvie....ect)....

So let's cap the price at under 2 hun-do.

So what 1st appearances (under $200) would you like to own / or are happy you own?

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:21:16 am

Good topic. I've thought about that in the past as well. It's tough to predict who will be hot in the future because it usually depends on what companies do with the characters. They can be lame for a while and then become great or they can stay lame. I'm excluding first issue appearances like sandman, Yorick, preacher because those are obvious.

Obvious ones:

Gambit
Jubilee
Nightwing
Impulse
Rocket raccoon
Cable
Deadpool
Harley Quinn
Nightcrawler
Bullseye
Elektra

I can't think of many others because new characters just aren't iconic nowadays. Personally, I don't really care to own any of the above.

Some ones that aren't so obvious that I like probably more than the ones above:

Damian Wayne
Invincible
Allen the alien
Atom eve
Angstrom levy
Layla miller
Doop

Some walking dead characters are hot like Abe, Michonne, the preacher and Jesus, but I don't really see the sense in that because when they die, they are gone.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:00:53 am

Deadpool, even though I hate the character and care nothing about his first appearance. The only reason I want it is to complete my New Mutants run.

ShadowTuga · Post by **ShadowTuga** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:32:29 am

EDITED

Trying to be realistic here

DC

Ra's Al Ghul
Talia
Man-Bat
Jason Todd (both pre and post crisis)
1st Azrael and JPV's Bats
Tim Drake
Oracle
Nightwing (disco outfit)
Killer Croc
Bane
Zasz
Harley (in DC continuity comics, not the TV spin-off)
Red Hood/Jason (pre Flashpoint)
Sacrecrow (tough, but who knows- maybe one day)

Damian Wayne
Carrie Kelly
Hush

Marvel

Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, KURT

Fantomex
Archangel
Psylocke
Deadpool
Emma Frost

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:08:10 am

Two that I've been wanting high grade copies of are Iron Fist and Shang Chi.

kjjohanson · Post by **kjjohanson** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:33:19 am

[quote="ShadowTuga"]Wolverine, Storm, Colossus

/quote]
Well if you've got Storm and Colossus, you've also got your first appearances of Nightcrawler and Thunderbird. If you think about it per character maybe the price wouldn't be so outrageous.

ShadowTuga · Post by **ShadowTuga** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:09:43 am

kjjohanson wrote:
ShadowTuga wrote:Wolverine, Storm, Colossus
/quote]
Well if you've got Storm and Colossus, you've also got your first appearances of Nightcrawler and Thunderbird. If you think about it per character maybe the price wouldn't be so outrageous.

Duh! Stupid me forgot Kurt, probably my 3rd fav X-man.

Thunderbird was annoying as *SQUEE*. Kiddie brother did better!

lorddunlow · Post by **lorddunlow** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:46:31 am

Doctor Octopus (although I think that's more than $200)
Venom
Ras al Ghul
Bane
Judge Dredd

And, not a first appearance, but a death - ASM #121 the death of Gwen Stacy - I have her first appearance and I think her death was one of the biggest game changers in comics. And I love Gwen Stacy.

nycjadie · Post by **nycjadie** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:57:00 am

My first choice is easy - Hellboy. I've wanted that one for some time.

If I avoid the obvious big ones (especially Batman-related), my choices are a bit odd.

Love and Rockets #1

Cerberus #1

Zap Comix (1st) #1 (Mr. Natural). I have a 2nd print.

Bone #1

nscc · Post by **nscc** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:12:35 am

Well, I made a spreadsheet awhile ago that has the key issues I want to own in the future (only marvel really done so far).

Here are the ones that are 250ish or lower (in the target grade). These aren't prices from the cgc census, but ebay sold listings mostly and some are probably different now as its a bit out of date.
I put the ones up to 250 vs 200 as I figured I could find them at lower prices if I waited it out.

I don't own ANY of these (yet), but I figured I'd have a list ready so I can start collecting these when I am ready (although I have been buying MTG cards quite a bit so this is on the backburner)... Also, some are not first appearance, but...

The headings are:

Character Title Issue Year Age Grade Price Rank

Rank is my rank meaning priority for me to buy it based on me liking the character, age of book, etc.

First Issue New Mutants 1 1983 Modern 9.8 50 3
Power Man Avengers 21 1965 Silver 4.0-6.0 75 3
Adam Warlock as "Adam Warlock" Marvel Premiere 1 1967 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 75 2
Living Tribunal in Strange Tales 157 1967 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 75 2
MODOK in Tales of Suspense 94 1967 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 75 2
Abomination Tales to Astonish 90 1967 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 75 2
Franklin Richards in Fantastic Four Annual 6 1968 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 75 1
Annihilus in Fantastic Four Annual 6 1968 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 75 1
Hyperion in Avengers 69 1969 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 75 2
Asmodeus I in Fantastic Four 117 1971 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 75 3
Howard the Duck in Adventure into Fear 19 1973 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 75 3
Tarantula Amazing Spider-Man 134 1974 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 75 2
Hellcat Avengers 144 1976 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Calypso Amazing Spider-Man 209 1980 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Dazzler in Uncanny X-Men 130 1980 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Asmodeus in Ghost Rider (vol. 2) 53 1981 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Captain Marvel as Monica Rambeau Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16 1982 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Cloak in Spectacular Spider-Man 64 1982 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 2
Rogue in X-Men Uncanny X-Men 158 1982 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Nomad (Jack Monroe) in Captain America 282 1983 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
War Machine as Iron Man in Iron Man 170 1983 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
New Mutants in X-Men Uncanny X-Men 167 1983 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Callisto Uncanny X-Men 169 1983 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Weapon Omega in Alpha Flight 11 1984 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Puma in The Amazing Spider-Man 256 1984 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Beyonder in Secret Wars 1 1984 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 2
Spider-Woman II: Julia Secret Wars 6 1984 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Forge in Uncanny X-Men 184 1984 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 1
Silver Sable in Amazing Spider-Man 265 1985 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Longshot Longshot 1 1985 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Mojo in Longshot 3 1985 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 3
Nathan Summers Uncanny X-Men 201 1985 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 75 2
Speedball in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 22 1988 Modern 9.8 75 3
Tombstone in Web of Spider-Man 36 1988 Modern 9.8 75 3
Feral in New Mutants 99 1991 Modern 9.8 75 3
Sleepwalker Sleepwalker 1 1991 Modern 9.8 75 3
Omega Red in X-Men (vol. 2) 4 1992 Modern 9.8 75 3
Thunderbolts in Incredible Hulk 449 1997 Modern 9.8 75 3
Ronin in New Avengers 11 2005 Modern 9.8 75 3
silver age Captain America Strange Tales 114 1963 Silver 4.0-6.0 100 2
Dragon Man in Fantastic Four 35 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 100 2
Major/Colonel Glenn Talbot in Tales to Astonish 61 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 100 2
Leader in Tales to Astonish 62 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 100 1
Captain America 1st silver age origin Tales of Suspense 63 1965 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 100 1
Polaris in X-Men 49 1968 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 100 2
Havok X-Men 58 1969 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 100 2
Rose in Amazing Spider-Man 83 1970 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 100 2
black widow origin + new costume Amazing Spider-Man 86 1970 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 100 2
Deathlok in Astonishing Tales 25 1974 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 100 3
Spider-Woman I: Jessica Drew in Marvel Spotlight 32 1974 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 100 3
Scarlet Spider (Ben Reilly) Amazing Spider-Man 149 1975 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 1
Nova (Frankie Raye) in Fantastic Four 164 1975 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 1
Spectacular spiderman first issue Spectacular Spider-Man 1 1976 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 1
The Celestials in The Eternals 1 1976 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 2
Arnim Zola Captain America 208 1977 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 2
Arcade in Marvel Team-Up 65 1978 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 3
Rogue in Avengers Annual 10 1981 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 1
Puck in Alpha Flight 1 1983 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 2
Spider-man (black costume) Secret Wars 8 1984 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 100 1
Web of Spider-Man 1 1985 Modern 9.8 100
Lady Deathstrike in Alpha Flight 33 1986 Modern 9.8 100 3
Horsemen of Apocalypse in X-Factor 15 1987 Modern 9.8 100 3
Thunderstrike (Eric Masterson) Thor 391 1988 Modern 9.8 100 3
New Warriors in T Thor 411 1990 Modern 9.8 100 3
Morg in Silver Surfer (vol 3) 70 1992 Modern 9.8 100 3
Spider-Woman III: Mattie Spectacular Spider-Man 263 1998 Modern 9.8 100 3
Death of Captain America Captain America (Vol 5) 25 2007 Modern 9.8 100 3
Bishop in Uncanny X-Men 282 1991 Modern 9.8 120 2
Dark Phoenix Dies Uncanny X-Men 137 120 2
Molecule Man in Fantastic Four 20 1963 Silver 4.0-6.0 125 2
Enchantress in Journey into Mystery 103 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 125 2
Dormammu in Strange Tales 126 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 125 2
AIM (Advanced Idea Mechanics) in Strange Tales 146 1966 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 125 2
High Evolutionary in Thor 134 1966 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 125 2
Mimic in X-Men 19 1966 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 125 2
Shocker in Amazing Spider-Man 46 1967 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 125 1
Yellowjacket as Henry Pym in Avengers 59 1968 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 125 1
Silvermane Amazing Spider-Man 73 1969 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 125 2
Prowler in Amazing Spider-Man 78 1969 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 125 2
Death of Capt. Stacy Amazing Spider-Man 90 1970 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 125 2
Man-Wolf (John Jameson) in Amazing Spider-Man 124 1973 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 125 3
Baron Zemo in Captain America 168 1973 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 125 1
Wendigo in Incredible Hulk 162 1973 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 125 2
Green Goblin as Harry Osborn Amazing Spider-Man 136 1974 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 125 1
Marvel Man (Quasar) in Captain America 217 1978 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 2
Quasar in Incredible Hulk 234 1978 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 2
Mystique I: as Raven Darkholme in Ms. Marvel 16 1978 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 3
War Machine as James Rhodes Iron Man 118 1979 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 1
Rom in ROM 1 1979 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 3
Sasquatch in Uncanny X-Men 120 1979 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 2
Alpha Flight in Uncanny X-Men 121 1979 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 1
mastermind Uncanny X-Men 122 1979 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 1
She-Hulk in Savage She-Hulk 1 1980 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 2
Kitty Pryde in Uncanny X-Men 129 1980 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 1
Hydro-Man in Amazing Spider-Man 212 1981 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 3
Cannonball in Marvel Graphic Novel 4 1982 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 3
Yukio in Wolverine 2 1982 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 125 2
Nova (Sam Alexander) in Marvel Point One one-shot (2011) 1 2011 Modern 9.8 125 3
Atlantis in Fantastic Four Annual 1 1963 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 2
Mister Hyde in Journey into Mystery 99 1963 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 2
Wizard in Strange Tales 102 1963 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 1
Baron Mordo in Strange Tales 111 1963 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 2
Kang the Conqueror in Avengers 8 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 2
Immortus Avengers 10 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 2
Captain America returns Tales of Suspense 58 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 1
Cerebro in X-Men 7 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 2
Lucifer in X-Men 9 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 150 2
Master Mold in X-Men 15 1965 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 150 2
The Kree in Fantastic Four 65 1967 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 150 1
Adam Warlock as "Him" Fantastic Four 66 1967 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 150 1
Banshee in X-Men 28 1967 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 150 2
Black Knight Avengers 48 1968 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 150 3
Mephisto (comics) in Silver Surfer 3 1968 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 150 3
Sunfire in X-Men 64 1970 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 150 3
Not CCA approved Amazing Spider-Man 96 1971 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 150 2
Man-Thing in Savage Tales 1 1971 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 150 2
Origin of Storm Uncanny X-Men 102 1976 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 150 2
Wolverine is called Logan Uncanny X-Men 103 1976 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 150 3
Weapon Alpha Uncanny X-Men 109 1977 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 150 3
Death of Ned Leeds Amazing Spider-Man 289 1987 Modern 9.8 150 3
Archangel in X-Factor 24 1988 Modern 9.8 150 1
Ghost Rider as Danny Ketch in Ghost Rider (vol. 3) 1 1990 Modern 9.8 150 3
Cletus Kasady in Amazing Spider-Man 344 1991 Modern 9.8 150 1
Carnage in Amazing Spider-Man 361 1992 Modern 9.8 150 1
War Machine as War Machine in Iron Man 282 1992 Modern 9.8 150 3
Phoenix becomes Dark Phoenix Uncanny X-Men 134 150 2
Jubilee in Uncanny X-Men 244 1989 Modern 9.8 160 2
X-23 in Nyx 3 2004 Modern 9.8 160 2
Mandarin in Tales of Suspense 50 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 175 1
Mary Jane Watson in Amazing Spider-Man 25 1965 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 175 1
Odin in Journey into Mystery 86 1962 Silver 4.0-6.0 200 2
Wonder Man in Avengers 9 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 200 2
Edwin Jarvis in Tales of Suspense 59 1964 Silver 4.0-6.0 200 2
Black Bolt in Fantastic Four 45 1965 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 200 2
Absorbing Man in Journey into Mystery 114 1965 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 200 2
Hercules in Journey into Mystery Annual 1 1965 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 200 2
Eternity in Strange Tales 138 1965 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 200 2
Rhino in Amazing Spider-Man 41 1966 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 200 1
First Issue Iron Man and Sub-Mariner 1 1968 Silver 6.0-8.0 200 1
Origin of Morbius Amazing Spider-Man 102 1971 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 200 2
ghost rider series Ghost Rider 1 1973 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 200 1
Mystique II: as Mystique in Ms. Marvel 18 1978 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 200 2
Black Cat in The Amazing Spider-Man 194 1979 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 200 1
Ant-Man (Scott Lang) in Marvel Premiere 47 1979 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 200 1
Elektra in Daredevil 168 1981 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 200 1
Phoenix as Rachel Summers in Uncanny X-Men 141 1981 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 200 2
Hobgoblin in Amazing Spider-Man 238 1983 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 200 1
Transformers Transformers 1 1984 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 200 2
Venom in Amazing Spider-Man 299 1988 Modern 9.8 220 1
Gambit in Uncanny X-Men 266 1990 Modern 9.8 220 2
Green Goblin origin Amazing Spider-Man 40 1966 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 250 1
Ultron in Avengers 54 1968 Silver 6.0 - 8.0 250 1
Beast (in furry form) in Amazing Adventures 11 1972 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 250 2
Doc Samson in Incredible Hulk 141 1972 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 250 3
Captain Marvel as Mar-Vell in Marvel Super-Heroes 12 1972 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 250 3
Dracula in Tomb of Dracula 1 1972 Bronze 8.0 - 9.0 250 2
Jigsaw in Amazing Spider-Man 161 1976 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 250 2
Psylocke in Captain Britain 8 1976 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 250 3
Nova (Richard Rider) in Nova 1 1976 Bronze 9.0 -9.6 250 3
Mister Sinister in Uncanny X-Men 221 1987 Modern 9.8 250 1

SJS4 · Post by **SJS4** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:43:21 pm

I generally keep my eyes open on getting a decent copy of Deathlok's first appearance, but i don't want go pay the absurd CGC prices.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:04:30 pm

SJS4 wrote:I generally keep my eyes open on getting a decent copy of Deathlok's first appearance, but i don't want go pay the absurd CGC prices.

Now is not th time to be buying that book. I'm sure the prices are high right now with the TV show.

chriskay99 · Post by **chriskay99** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:17:32 pm

Carol Danvers (who later becomes Ms./Captain Marvel). I'll be looking for this one at Wondercon. They've done so much with the character in the books over the last 10-15 years. Plus I have a feeling if/when they introduce her in the films, she'd really take off.

SJS4 · Post by **SJS4** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 4:50:47 pm

Elveen wrote:
SJS4 wrote:I generally keep my eyes open on getting a decent copy of Deathlok's first appearance, but i don't want go pay the absurd CGC prices.

Now is not th time to be buying that book. I'm sure the prices are high right now with the TV show.

Tell me about it.

My only consolation is that the publicity might encourage Marvel to try another ongoing series. If. Ot i am sure the hype will die down eventually.

nycjadie · Post by **nycjadie** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:33:15 pm

I had no idea that book was hot. I think I have a pretty good copy somewhere. Last time I looked at the price was the last time it was hot (1992ish).

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:18:13 pm

SJS4 wrote:My only consolation is that the publicity might encourage Marvel to try another ongoing series. If. Ot i am sure the hype will die down eventually.

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The Noto · Post by **The Noto** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:58:21 pm

I'd like the first Carol Danvers too. Also first Supergirl (Action #252) non-slabbed.

lorddunlow · Post by **lorddunlow** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:17:30 am

Put me down for Carol Danvers' first appearance. I became quite fond of the character during Infinity and have followed since.

Ramses818 · Post by **Ramses818** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:04:52 pm

Modern books (under 200) I have... As far as what I want only one book is my grail. I keep putting feelers out but I would not spend the money so far for it. But one day I hope. Nice lists though. Very neat.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:14:45 pm

Ramses818 wrote:Modern books (under 200) I have... As far as what I want only one book is my grail. I keep putting feelers out but I would not spend the money so far for it. But one day I hope. Nice lists though. Very neat.

What is it?

Ramses818 · Post by **Ramses818** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:47:01 am

More Fun Comics 73.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:38:06 am

Ramses818 wrote:More Fun Comics 73.

I did not know what that is..... 2 1st apperances..... nice book.

Ramses818 · Post by **Ramses818** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:26:26 pm

Yeppers... Was trying to get a mid grade copy under 4k but that fell through.

Bone-A-Fach-ee · Post by **Bone-A-Fach-ee** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:06:52 pm

Wow, just looked up what that is. Pretty cool book!
At wondercon, I have Beach Ball comics bringing me a Marvel Age 86, and 89, two pretty worthless books. But they have previews of The New Warriors in them. Came out before Thor 411 & 412, and New Warriors 1. Psyched to get them in a couple of days!
Already have Nova's first appearance, (I believe Nova #1 from the 70's), and Speedball's 1st appearance in a Spidey annual.
As you can tell, I like the New Warriors. OG version.

nycjadie · Post by **nycjadie** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:25:20 pm

I think I have those Marvel Age books. I have a huge run of them. I was going to use them to line the flower beds, but now...

Just kidding!

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