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Collecting comics is a wonderful hobby, particularly if you can add “key” issues to your collection at an affordable price. So, we set a budget at $100 and focused on Marvel key issues. The reality is $100 won’t get you major keys in this market, but there are some interesting books to be had, books […]

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Collecting comics is a wonderful hobby, particularly if you can add “key” issues to your collection at an affordable price. So, we set a budget at $100 and focused on Marvel key issues.

The reality is $100 won’t get you major keys in this market, but there are some interesting books to be had, books that you’ll be excited to own in your collection.

By the way, we're buying comic book collections. If you want to unload anything from 5 to 100+ boxes in one easy transaction, then please do reach out. clave [dot] jones [at] nerdsonearth.com  Click here for more details. 

Sensational She-Hulk #40

This is a controversial pick right off the bat because it’s a controversial comic. She-Hulk has always been objectified but never more so than in Sensational She-Hulk #40 where she is pictured for several straight pages jumping rope while she is naked. It has to be, uh, seen to be believed.

Sure, this was in during the Comics Code era and Marvel wasn’t going to go full nudity, but it’s a, uh, desirable comic nonetheless. And with the She-Hulk show coming to Disney+ soon, She-Hulk comics will be, uh, hot. Her first appearance will likely be priced out of reach of $100, making Sensational She-Hulk a comic worth jumping up and down for.

Shop eBay for Sensational She-Hulk 40 here.

Marvel Spotlight #28

Marvel Spotlight 28 features the first Moon Knight solo story, as well as the first appearance of Marlene, his long-time love interest.

With Moon Knight’s first appearance in Werewolf by Night 32 shooting into the thousands and even issue 1 of his first solo series breaking over the $100 mark, Marvel Spotlight might be the best key issue to search for.

Sure, it’s not his 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd appearance but it remains affordable for now and a 1st solo story is still a desirable key.

Shop eBay for Marvel Spotlight 28 here and do it quick, as it won’t stay around the $100 mark for long.

Iron Man #128

Iron Man 128 isn’t a title that speculators are clamoring over because there is an upcoming MCU storyline that they want ride for profit. Iron Man 128 is part 9 of the iconic “Demon in a Bottle” storyline that shows Tony Stark succumbing to alcoholism.

128 features the iconic cover by Bob Layton that shows a disheveled Tony Stark looking at himself in the mirror with a bottle of alcohol in arm’s reach.

It was a gripping and important storyline and that the cover drives home the emotion so well has driven the price to around $100.

Shop eBay for Iron Man 128 here and because you aren’t competing with speculators, this comic may be the bargain of the bunch.

Wolverine #1

Wolverine is such a popular character that it’s always worth it to own a key issue for the character. Alas, many Wolverine key issues are priced well beyond the $100 budget we set for this list, but Wolverine volume 2 #1 might eek in around $100.

Wolverine got his first solo story via a 4-issue miniseries that ran in the early 80s. But it wasn’t until the late 80s that we got an ongoing Wolverine series and the first issue is a great comic to have in a collection.

It’s nowhere near his first appearance but it does debut his black costume and the “Patch” persona, so it’s remains a great get for the price.

Shop around eBay for Wolverine 1 here.

Thor #1

I’m talking about volume 4 of the comics, which was published in 2014 and features Jane Foster as Thor on the cover. The storyline of Thor: Love and Thunder has made this a hot book, with value even in the 4th printing.

It’s also a difficult comic to figure out what you want. As I said, this is volume 4, meaning it is released in today’s modern era where frequent relaunches confuse the market place. That is exacerbates by the fact that there is at least 15 variant covers for the comic, so good luck decifering the value in all that.

I share it because, while it is confusing, it certainly is a key issue. Jane Foster as Thor was the most exciting thing to happen to the title in 20 years and that upcoming movie will only heighten that.

(If you want a deep cut, consider What if?… 10, which first featured Jane Foster as Thor. It can be had for about $100 as well but gives you a Bronze Age comic rather than a Modern.)

Shop around eBay for Thor 1 here.

Marvel Super-Heroes #8

The 80-page Marvel Super-Heroes Winter Special 8 from 1991 is Squirrel Girl’s first appearance and typically goes for around $100, or a little more if you pay eBay prices. Being that it is one of those random books that just kind of drops in outside of a major character’s run, the book didn’t make it into too many people’s collections, making it a little bit of a hunt to find.

Sure, Squirrel Girl is a somewhat farcical character but she’s also really fun and a ray of sunshine in a bleak, deconstructionist age of comics. While you never let Donny Cates write her, you’ll enjoy owning her first appearance. We’ve written about Squirrel Girl before.

Shop around eBay for Marvel Super-Heroes 8 here.

Star Wars #81

WIth the Book of Boba Fett set to premiere soon on Disney+, this comic may have already soared past the $100 mark but it would be a sweet get if you can find one.

Star Wars #81 tells the story of Boba Fett escaping the sarlacc pit, a scene from Return of the Jedi that fans have been wondering about for decades. Will Book of Boba Fett have flashbacks that show Fett’s escape? We don’t know. For now, Star Wars #81 is all we have.

Shop eBay for Star Wars 81 here.


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Do you want more Thor? Here is a brief guide to the current Thor comics.

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Nerds are doing a happy dance in anticipation for Thor Ragnarok. (Or Thor Fragglerock, as my wife calls it.) But what of the Thor comics?

Outside of the magnificent Walt Simonson run of Thor comics in the 80s, the Thor comics have never been better. Today’s Thor comics are written by the super talented Jason Aaron and they are A++ material.

Many Marvel fans only watch the movies, so it’s understandable that it may be confusing to try and find more Thor stories via comics. I’m here to help. What follows is a brief guide to the Jason Aaron Thor stories that, verily, will be a joyous find for burgeoning Thor fans.

A Brief Guide to the Current Thor Comics

First things first, Jason Aaron admitted to listening to Led Zeppelin’s immigrant song while writing the God Butcher, the first arc of his run, and by the gods, it reads like it. The current Thor comics are certainly metal in so many ways, but by Odin’s beard, they are some incredibly tender moments as well.

Thor: God of Thunder was launched in 2012 with a new #1 issue. It ran for 25 issues and it started with a head banger of a story that was universe spanning in scope while also juggling three alternative time traveling Thors in a way that wasn’t actually confusing.

The first arc is called The God Butcher and it leads Thor on a quest to track and eliminate a threat that is trying to murder the pantheon of gods across the entire universe. A Led Zeppelin soundtrack fits the story perfectly and the second arc brings the story to a really satisfying conclusion.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention issue #12, which takes Thor on a date. It also has an incredibly touching sequence with Jane Foster, one of Thor’s great loves. It is a well done issue.

At issue 13 of Thor: God of Thunder, Jason Aaron begins a story that features Malekith, the iconic dark elf villain of Thor lore. He does a masterful job of reestablishing Malekith and he’s a villain that carries through the majority of the run.

Issue #25 relates to a Jason Aaron penned crossover called Original Sin. As with all Marvel crossovers, it is difficult to recommend it due to the impossibilities of trying to track the story across the ridiculous number of tie-ins. But what you need to know is this: Thor received a whisper in his ear that informed him he was no longer considered worthy to wield Mjolnir, his enchanted hammer.

Thor was relaunched in 2014 with a new #1. No longer worthy to wield the hammer, a new Thor took up the mantle, one who was worthy. Commonly referred to as “Lady Thor”, this series ran only 8 issues before it was halted by Marvel’s Secret Wars crossover event.

While the mystery of who was worthy to take up the mantle in Thor has been largely spoiled on the internet, it is an EXCELLENT comic. I’ve written about it fully here, so I’ll simply point you there.

Thors was the 4 issue crossover comics during the Secret Wars run. As with all things Jason Aaron, it was an enjoyable read, but as with all things Marvel crossover, it is easy to skip.

The Mighty Thor was relaunched in 2015 with a new #1. This picked the story of the new more worthy Thor back up and it continues into the present. Like most Marvel writers, Jason Aaron excels when he isn’t saddled with a crossover and can tell the story unimpeded. This is the case in The Mighty Thor.

The new Thor is integrated into the Marvel universe in great stories that go from facing off against Odin to very personal and human stories on Midgard (Earth). Despite being perhaps the freshest take on Thor in decades, The Mighty Thor also feels very much like OG Thor in tone, feel, and even via long time characters.

Of course, we’ll now forever picture Chris Helmsworth as the OG Odinson and he appears in The Mighty Thor as well. He’s on a quest to again prove himself worthy and it makes for good reading. This quest was eventually spun out into its own series: The Unworthy Thor.

The Unworthy Thor takes Odinson on a quest to find a mysterious second Mjolnir.

A Brief Guide to the Current Thor Comics

What all this adds up to is a catalog of Thor comics that places Jason Aaron among the very best Thor writers, perhaps even approaching the mythic Walt Simonson. Thor comics have never been better.

It can be confusing to jump into comics, but us nerds are all looking for the current Thor comics right now. Start with The God Butcher or better yet, simply slide right into Thor and the mystery of the new hero to take up the mantle. All are excellent. And all are available via Marvel Unlimited.

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