Top 10 Over-Priced Marvel Keys 

As an older collector I have to agree with you on the overpriced books that you picked. However, I might have an explanation for you. The perfect storm occurred between pandemic, MCU and nostalgia collectors. The most important of which is the last one. Anything from the 70s to the early 90s are what I now lovingly call mid life crisis books. The ones we read and/or got rid of during that time period. Some of us wanted that back in a hot market. Prices suffered. There will be a correction it just may not affect each book equally.

I'm not sure what the print run is on those Stephen Platt Moon Knight books, but the 55, 56 and 57 have always been tuff to find. Long before the days of the internet, you weren't going to find that those books in the wild. They're value is definitely warranted.

Struggle with paying too much attention to FMV versus just collecting books that I enjoy. Sometimes you just get caught up in the hype

I mostly agree with a couple of exceptions. I would also include Moonknight’s first appearance in Werewolf by night, Spider Gwen’s first appearance and Hobgoblin.

IMHO, comic books are worth what people are willing to pay. I believe that all (yes, all) are over-priced. People with deep pockets over-bid or paid over FMV led to prices that were out of reach for the average collectors with limited disposable income. I know that you said to let the hobby fund itself, but I did try that a long time ago and it is not easy when eBay/Paypal nickel/dime the fees to death. Right now, I will just buy new release comic books that I enjoy collecting/reading and pick up some trade that looks interesting. That's what makes me fall in love with comic books again because I no longer see them as an "investment". Great video and totally agreed with you even though I'm a Spider-Man fan. Cheer!

"In the price guide books and Wizard Magazine, they used to mark Amazing Spiderman 299 as his first appearance. And then, it was years later, where they actually decided to edit that and change his first appearance to 300 and they labelled 298/299 as 'cameos'. And I have told people that issue 300 isn't the first appearance of Venom to me, it is the 'how do we get that damn costume off of Spider-man' issue!" -Todd MacFarlane

Part of me wonders how low prices would be if just the guys who wanted the comics bought and sold, and not those looking for profit

I have a copy of ASM 299 I don’t remember Venom being presented that extensively… have to agree wholeheartedly that would definitely qualify as a first appearance. Thanks for your opinions very interesting and I have no disagreements with any of it. Also I really like how you move things along with your lists .. a lot of you tubers drone on and on with every book sales data and such.

It’s true that asm#300 isn’t the first appearance, but the cover honestly Carries the book.

I was lucky enough to get an ASM 300 in a lot of 200-250 comics I bought for $120. I was not considering buying it individually prior to that, due to the high price, but now I am happy to have it.

Always a great time when you upload. I also feel like some recent keys like Venom 3 (First Knull) and Strange Academy 1 should be in here.

For the most part, I can agree with you on most of these books. But you try to tell me that Wolverine 1 is over priced? Do you really want to hurt me? Do you really want to make me cry? Great video, James!

Just got back into comic collecting and your channel is awesome for me!!

Another content filled video. Thanks dude!

Wow! Really on point with that list! Nice job.

Great video! Appreciate you keeping it real! 💯

Love how much u have been uploading

Love this information you share. Thank you

Good list. Thank you! Keep up the good work.

Another great list, really enjoying your stepped up content production.

Interesting information as always. Thank you.

Such a great video I’ve been learning a lot about comics thanks to you and I can’t wait to start collecting! Keep on hunting!

Love these lists and you stating they're based on your knowledge and opinions. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the perspective!

Agree with you on the ASM 300. I always thought ASM 299 was the true first appearance as well!

Great video and I do agree with your selection keep up the great job

Love your videos pal. Keep up the good work

Hey thanks, for your research, and reviews -much appreciated. Peace

Thanks for all thoses videos, its nice to have this kind of content for the comic book hobby. 🔥🔥

Great vid and breakdown on these books!

I remember going on trips to the beach as a kid and my dad would buy me a stack of comics to read on the way. I remember reading the Toxic Avenger comic over and over again until the cover detached from the book. Good times.

Great content as usual my man

I love the video, so thank you for it, I dragged my feet over the ASM #1 for several years before the boom wanting to complete my spidey run of the first 100. I had planned to pick one up so many times and never thought it would now be out of my grasp.

I only have Marvel Spotlight 28 and ASM 1 in my collection and fortunately was able to get those at reasonable prices years ago. All the others on your list I don't have precisely because I don't want to pay the crazy prices on them. I totally agree with you on ASM 299. That book is underrated and undervalued. I do have 2 of those at a 9.6.

"A lot of people that saw the new Thor movie left a little unimpressed" should make your top 10 understatements video. :)

Good list! Watching the curves of books over the past couple years has been insane

Commendable review...and very good rationale for each!

I LOVE these videos!!! Keep it up :D

I think your list was spot on! 👍👍

Hey man I just want to say thank you for your video on the CGC Signature Process. I’ve decided to get back into collecting books because I recently got sober, and all the tips you gave were awesome and without a doubt helped me make a decision on what books I’m going to send in for an upcoming event! Thanks again

That ASM 1 cover is so dope. Price (probably) never going down.

Great vid👍 I agree with ur choices

Brother Voodoo has been a hot book for a long time. It was coveted when I was a kid and well read copies were the norm.

This vid definitely helped me out my collecting

Great video!! Thanks for the info. I feel the same way about a lot of comics out there. 😎

Hell ya! Nice to have a list like this 😀 👌

Dropping a thumbs up!

James. You need to do a part 2. Great list. Agreed that ASM1 is always a premium but so few are sold which is why it hasn’t dipped as much as other keys.

Love your content. Keep it up.

so crazy how quick this channel grew from when i first found it

Pretty much spot on again James.

Yeah dude, it's nice to see someone stick to their guns on opinions. Great video!

Like all the information you give out

Good content. Thanks.

I 100 percent agree with your list. I own two ASM 361s and that was before the price jump. I paid $50 each for them. I do not own any others and won’t until they die down a little bit.

New collector here. Just want to say I appreciate the content and consistency of uploads keep it up 👍🏼

Your explanations were good here. When I threw my head back, you had good reasoning to explain your why. I may not agree BUT I understand your reasoning which makes damn good sense.

Super cool the superboy!

Good stuff, agree with most of the list

Great list! It’s really hard to get a high grade Strange Tales #169. Those “20-cent” Bronze Age keys are well worth their values. Here’s hoping this book will come off your list in a year or two lol

20k congrats!

I think Brother Voodoo not being in Strange 2 is a good thing for the character.

Some good points here. Most of the values here is based on movie speculations which always hurts the values if the movies are not universally loved.

Totally agree with your list

I have never really rushed to get ASM 361, I have had a few opportunities to obtain it, but there are just TONS of that book in the market. Great list!

Great video. I didnt realize how high some of these actually were

Agreed completely with this list

Ty for the video I was about to buy one of them as an investment but now I’ll think about it again (: it really helped !

Great channel and content pick name for the win I have most booms on this list

Awww my NJ guy Toxic Avenger deserves it! Agree with you hard on Strange Tales 169 and UF4.

Cool vid!

I snagged that Marvel Spotlight Moon Knight raw for $50, I'd say about a 8.0 - 9.0.

I covered that ASM 300 back in the day ignoring 299 which I agree is the first appearance of Venom. If a character takes up a full page that is an appearance first or otherwise.

Who would disagree? We all want them at that better price! I do think ASM 361 and Wolvie 1 were undervalued for years and years... they could not give those away at $40 up until a couple years ago, no one wanted to pay those prices so it corrected a bit. NYX 3 was always overpriced, right out of the gate in 2004. I think it's current overvalue is in line with where it is... I paid $150 for a 9.2 BEFORE they announced her for the Logan movie in 2016, so $500 for a 9.8 now is no crazier than that and even a bit low compared.

Great video!

Totally agree on ASM 300. 299 is Venom's coming out party.

Great video I injoy wach video. Thank you. Supply and demand you said alot in those few word.

Agree with you on those dude!

The heart wants what it wants, especially when the same keys are on every dealer”s wall

Love ur vids bro

Hitting those spideys hard… spider fam mad

love this list

Great vid. I really want the 1st App of X-23 she’s one of my favorite characters, but can’t talk myself into spending that much. I got her first Wolverine though so that’s cool for now lol

Got a few of those. Thankfully got them before the price bump.

I feel that UF4 and edge of spider-verse 2 are overpriced when comparing what Silver age keys you can get for the same price. However I can see why people spend the money they do on them with their potential in the future

Awesome list! Toxic surprised me

Definitely agree with most of this list, James. Idk about the spiderman #1. But I see your point. I definitely wouldn’t pay that much for a low grade copy.

Great insight

Keep up the awesome content.

I have a lot of the books you have shown and in which I like all of them I do agree there is room for them to drop. Keep on hunting!

I love your videos sir! Any chance we get to see your Green Lantern slab collection and how you organize it...?

Good picks

Thanks brother

agreed with you , especially on the AMS 300,.I feel the same way for the Hulk 180 vs 181 as well

I agree with ya!!

I’m newer to your channel and inexperienced in the hobby. Nonetheless, your videos are fun and interesting to watch. What resource(s) do you use to identify comic book value?

I agree with your list. I love Venom and I still trying to get an “affordable” copy of ASM 300. I also love brother voodoo but his first appearance is just out of my range.

10:25 even if I was financially able, I just don’t see paying 5-digits for any comic book. Maybe a full collection or print run but not a single comic 💸

That spiderman 300 I believe is only hyped up because of that cover

Interesting video and I think you spot on for the post part but for RAW books. If you can pick up a high grade graded copy of most of them for the right price, then they can still represent a good investment. I love videos like these that promote discussion and are based on educated opinion