New Mutants never took off and only X-men collectors bought them the best I can remember, I traded one set of my Roms for a complete run of Defenders which I was thrilled with. The early X-men crossover was going for more than the rest of the set although 24 and 25 had Galactus which was a big deal back then. I think. You can still find Dazzler 1 cheap but the cover was definitely different than anything else out at the time.
Speaking of bad 80s number 1s, remember Team America ?
this is true.
Does anyone think that when it comes to indie books, #1 is more important? When it comes to marvel and DC books first appearences are more important? I.E. New mutants #98 vs NM #1 , Xfactor 6, Xfactor 24 Vs Xfactor 1. Or maybe just for copper age? hmmm.
#1's used to be easy to sell for $10. But now there are 150+ #1's a year so buying into demand seems to be what works if flipping.
The modern keys like NM #98, BA #12, WD #1 will have great demand. I always see cosplay dressed as those.
Coppers hot titles like X anything means a drop of 50% in the last ten years.
It is like the stock market. Sell into the hype.