I don't think it is.
Newer episodes are discussed now re: the story.
There is no financial value in them as the print runs have hit 70k+.
You can only chat about 1 issue for so long.
The fans are still here (I include myself) but the flippers have moved on to pastures new.
It always is like this.
Savvy people are still looking for those nice early #1 - #53 collections, the ones with no aptitude for the work, (as flipping is work - hard work, involving research, research and research and establishing a good pool of repeat buyers..) are just following the herd.
GPA is a must, as is the ability to think for yourself.
The last attribute is lacking on this forum in particular.
The Walking Dead is not 'down the pecking order'.
The sheep have just moved onto a different field.
I guarantee you - absolutely guarantee - that in 12 months when NWM is gone and forgotten,TWD #1 - #10 plus #19, #27 and #92 will be going strong - if not stronger.