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What are the top ten modern keys if we started a portfolio?

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Raphael

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I think I could name 2 for sure:

 

Walking Dead #1

Fables #1

 

8 other books I think that could be in the list from 1995 onwards:

 

Sandman #75 - last issue of Sandman

Captain America #1/Iron Man #1 (and/or) Invincible Iron Man #1/New Avengers #1/Thor #1 - depending on the movies and the Marvel Entertainment Franchise moving into the future with trilogies and multi-picture deals and these issues represent a sort of beginning of new Modern Marvel with those characters and their properties.

 

If there's going to be Avengers movies in the future, I suspect that a Civil War movie would be inevitable and I would include Civil War #1. Upon its release it received alot of attention in the media for its story. The movie I feel cannot include the same characters on the same sides of Pro-Reg and Anti-Reg and would even be better for it. Imagine a Civil War movie with Spider-Man and Wolverine + the X-Men being anti-registration with the Avengers being Pro.

 

I realize that I haven't mentioned too many DC titles. I'll go out there and nominate the latest Green Lantern #1 or Green Lantern: Rebirth #1 by Geoff Johns as being books to invest in. He's done and is continuing to do amazing things with the Green Lantern mythos and if/when a movie gets made with Johns' input, it should be amazing.

 

 

 

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I'm not sure there'd be any Marvel or DC books on that list. I'm not being snarky, just thinking that for Moderns and investment, you need low print run, solid story/art, and a fan base that didn't necessarily sign on immediately (in other words, books that started getting hot after the book had been out for awhile).

 

I agree with votes so far. If Y The Last Man were still being published I'd say that was a for sure entrant, but now, I'd only say so if the movie takes off.

 

Chew #1 could be another, but my guess is that the book will cool significantly, especially if it only goes for 50 issues or whatever. In ten years, will anyone remember Chew? I hope so, but it's not like a Walking Dead that's still going strong.

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I'm not sure there'd be any Marvel or DC books on that list. I'm not being snarky, just thinking that for Moderns and investment, you need low print run, solid story/art, and a fan base that didn't necessarily sign on immediately (in other words, books that started getting hot after the book had been out for awhile).

 

+1

 

But I am known to be snarky.

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To add to what has already been listed, and for investment purposes only...

 

Preacher #1 - New people keep picking up on this series and I can see it appreciating more over the years, especially with a movie/series in the pipeline.

 

Batman #608 - Always will be an in demand book. 9.8s continually fetch over $1,000.

 

Ultimate Spidey #1 White Variant - Still seems to turn top dollar.

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If you can pick 10 moderns from 1995 and up to invest in, what would they be and why?Please give this some good thought as I am going to ask the mods for this to be a sticky. :wishluck: this is for investment purposes only.not a great read.

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Depending on how long of an investment and the budget I would buy the following 10 in no particular order.

 

NYX #3 Holds steady right now at about $150 and is a 1st appearance with a low print run. In the event that a movie ever comes out down the road then could it have Hulk 181 (1st Wolverine) potential? Hard to pass up.

 

Wolverine origins 10 1:100 variant. Not to start a trend but will Wolvie's son ever be a popular character? Over the last few years the 1:100 may have dipped a little but the regular editions have gone up. How long for a new character to get fans?

 

Chew #1...yes that's right I said it. Brand new title, lots of hype....could be a great investment or suck wind. Personally I like the read so it hopefully sticks. Walking Dead potential with a lower sticker price.

 

Walking Dead #1 I have to include it given the following. I haven't read much of it but the prices are steady and movie rumours are rampant. Very likely a short term high growth investment. A little pricier then my other suggestions.

 

[font:Comic Sans MS]Side note: On the civil war front - if you decide to go that route I would pick up #10 (Maybe it's #8 - sure someone can help). I believe it's the 1st appearance of (I forget his name) that Speedball becomes. I think his character will translate well to the screen or with future fans.[/font]

 

Messiah Complex #1 - ok - definitely an X-men fan I admit it. It is a 1st appearance that can be bought really cheap. Who knows what the character will become (only a baby right now)? Could be the next Phoenix? Gambit? Cable? and while you're at it X-Factor #26 which is the 1st new X-Force. I group them together since they are relatively cheap to buy now.

 

Invincible #1 Not overly familiar but good following and it's been holding steady in price. I believe a movie coming. Seems I only read Marvel and Image.

 

New Mutants 87 and 98 1st Cable. These may fall before 95 I can't recall but 1sts that stay strong in price. #98 is a little too pricey right now so be picky.

 

Preacher #1 - Movie potential

 

Ultimate Spider-man #1 If they keep the run going there is potential here. A #1 Spider-man and there is a variant. Even to look at Spider-man runs that ended the #1 always sells.

 

Spider-man V2 #36 I have to think 9/11 will never be forgotten. Tough black cover to grade.

 

Goon #1 Avatar 1999 - A more expensive recommendation but will likely increase in value. Large following and movie coming. Not the 1st appearance but 1st Goon title I believe. There is a Goon from Alabtross in 2002 and Dark Horse in 2003 that should be considered.

 

Well my X-men biased showed through but as Wolverine saids "I'm the best at what I do"

 

Good luck on the investment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[font:Comic Sans MS]Side note: On the civil war front - if you decide to go that route I would pick up #10 (Maybe it's #8 - sure someone can help). I believe it's the 1st appearance of (I forget his name) that Speedball becomes. I think his character will translate well to the screen or with future fans.[/font]

 

1st appearance of Penance...I believe he is in Thunderbolts and is on the Ultimate Alliance 2 game...

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mschmidt

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I'm not sure there'd be any Marvel or DC books on that list. I'm not being snarky, just thinking that for Moderns and investment, you need low print run, solid story/art, and a fan base that didn't necessarily sign on immediately (in other words, books that started getting hot after the book had been out for awhile).

 

+1

 

But I am known to be snarky.

 

Couldn't agree more - unless a book has a 4000 print run or less, it doesn't belong on this list.

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UnRested Spectre

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:acclaim: Hiyo!

 

Hmm... Top 10 to invest in, interesting.

 

DC:

Justice League of America (Great story-arcs and array of variants)

All-Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder (Frank & Jim variants!)

Superman/Batman (Variants and story-arc alone)

Green Lantern (Re-take of the origins)

 

Green Lantern Corps

(Love for the beginning is rocky, but the wait for Sinestro Corps War is worth it)

 

Jonah Hex (Low print run, strong story-arcs & art... high grade condition would fetch a nice price)

 

Dynamite Entertainment:

Project Superpowers, Chapter One... or... Red Sonja

(Both have a wide array of variants with strong story & art with acclaim writers)

 

Marvel:

Captain America (Ed Brubaker new vision + awesome content & cover art = Gold)

Stephen King, Dark Tower (Story-arc + art + high grade condition = priceless)

 

(Not too sure on this publisher... might need help):

Astro City (Low print run (or at least not many ordered it), story-arc, content & cover art is amazing)

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Lebowski

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Variants as investments = :screwy:

 

 

Here's a brief list (much of which has already been suggested):

 

Goon vol.1 #1

Goon vol.2 #1

Walking Dead #1

Preacher #1

Invincible #1

Fables #1, #6 (RRP)

Y: The Last Man #1

 

Underdogs, but possibilities:

Transmetropolitan #1

Proof #1

Chew #1

The Boys #1

 

Hiyo!

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400yrs

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Great lists in this thread. No variants from me as I don't really pay attention to them.

 

Invincible 1 - This is how super heroes should be done. #1 has consistently been selling for well over $50 for several years now. No easy task for a modern.

 

Walking Dead 1, 2 - Both of these books have done nothing but go up since they came out.

 

Ultimate Spider-Man 1 - The first of the Ultimate line. Still sells well.

 

Goon V1 1 & Goon V2 1 This book isn't for me, but to overlook that it's an investment book would be ignorant of me.

 

Y the Last Man 1 - Still sells well and will continue to due to the popularity of the trades.

 

Noble Causes Family Secrets 3 - Wanted cover poster. Invincible cameo.

 

Daredevil 1 - This is a longer shot as an investment, but the whole run will be a classic in the future. It's rare that a super hero book remains spectactular for well over 100 issues.

 

Fables 1 - If Preacher 1 is from 95 or later, put Preacher 1 instead.

 

Remains to be seen, but I believe in these:

 

Proof 1 This is the best book that you aren't reading. If Grecian and Rossmo can keep this going and the animated is done, this book could have legs. I love this book. AND it's on time every single month!!

 

Chew 1 - New, but VERY promising

 

Scalped 1 - The second best book that you aren't reading.

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CJ

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Walking Dead #1 and 2

Invincible #1

Goon #1

Preacher #1

30 Days of Night #1

Wizard of Oz #1

Tarot #1

ASM #36

Superman #75 -- not sure if I missed the date range on this issue

 

Stuff of Legend #1 --- this issue will be hard to find in 9.8;s due to oversize

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vacantpassenger

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Why Fables #8?

 

Also, here's a pretty good starter list. Wizard did a "20 Most Valuable Modern Comics (Non-Variant)"

 

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/051508collecting.html

 

I still maintain that #12 (30 Days of Night #1) should be replaced by the Spiral Bound Preview #1 since it did come first, is not a variant, and should be placed at #3 after the Comixpress Mouse guard #1 and Black Venom.

 

Also, don't forget about Grimm Fairy Tales #1

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followtheleader

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Why Fables #8?

 

Also, here's a pretty good starter list. Wizard did a "20 Most Valuable Modern Comics (Non-Variant)"

 

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/051508collecting.html

 

I wondered this myself.

 

I wondered if it was supposed to be Sandman 8.

 

1st appearance of somebody? #6 was the 1st in the new story arc.

 

Pat

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