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Key Comics Under $50

We list 52 key issues with a current value under $50 dated 1965 to 2021, from Marvel, DC and Image.

Only keys we have a current value for are listed, so this is not every key under $50.

They are ranked by how many copies CGC has graded, a rough measure of collector demand, then by release date. 52 of them have CGC census counts.

List as of October 9, 2026, from the CollectionPlnr catalog. Values are the median asking price of current eBay listings, not sold prices, checked between September 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026. For books before 1990 they cover every grade on offer.

Showing 1-52 of 52

  1. Spider-Man 2099 #1 cover

    #1

    Spider-Man 2099 #1 (1992)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Miguel O'Hara, Spider-Man 2099, Tyler Stone.

    Miguel O'Hara, Spider-Man 2099, Tyler Stone

    Asking price: $23.49CGC graded: 12,516

  2. Spider-Woman #1 cover

    #2

    Spider-Woman #1 (1978)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Jerry Hunt. Origin of Spider-Woman.

    Jerry Hunt

    Asking price: $25.99CGC graded: 10,322

  3. Iron Man #1 cover

    #3

    Iron Man #1 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Dr. Jennifer Walters, Liz Ross, Pepper Potts. Origin of Bruce Banner. Origin of Hulk.

    Pepper Potts

    Asking price: $8.39CGC graded: 10,032

  4. Spawn #9 cover

    #4

    Spawn #9 (1993)

    Image

    First appearance of Angela, Count Nicholas Cagliostro.

    Angela

    Asking price: $3.99CGC graded: 8,818

  5. Captain America #1 cover

    #5

    Captain America #1 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter.

    Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter

    Asking price: $33.78CGC graded: 7,153

  6. Captain America #6 cover

    #6

    Captain America #6 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of M.O.D.O.K., Baron Zemo.

    Baron Zemo, M.O.D.O.K.

    Asking price: $9.99CGC graded: 7,153

  7. Avengers #1 cover

    #7

    Avengers #1 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Thor, Loki, Hellcat.

    Hellcat, Loki, Thor

    Asking price: $4.99CGC graded: 6,206

  8. Deadpool #1 cover

    #8

    Deadpool #1 (1994)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Doctor Killebrew.

    Asking price: $15.95CGC graded: 5,919

  9. Deadpool #1 cover

    #9

    Deadpool #1 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Blind Al, T-Ray.

    Blind Al, T-Ray

    Asking price: $15.95CGC graded: 5,919

  10. Alpha Flight #1 cover

    #10

    Alpha Flight #1 (1983)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Puck, Marrina.

    Marrina, Puck

    Asking price: $11.92CGC graded: 4,897

  11. Avengers #8 cover

    #11

    Avengers #8 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Radioactive Man, Klaw, Melter.

    Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man

    Asking price: $8.73CGC graded: 3,956

  12. Avengers #8 cover

    #12

    Avengers #8 (1998)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Triathlon.

    Triathlon

    Asking price: $8.73CGC graded: 3,956

  13. X-Factor #1 cover

    #13

    X-Factor #1 (1985)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Rusty Collins, Cameron Hodge.

    Cameron Hodge, Rusty Collins

    Asking price: $17.49CGC graded: 3,604

  14. Fantastic Four #1 cover

    #14

    Fantastic Four #1 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Mole Man. Origin of The Thing. Origin of Human Torch.

    Mole Man

    Asking price: $5.99CGC graded: 3,317

  15. Avengers #2 cover

    #15

    Avengers #2 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Kang the Conqueror, Mantis.

    Kang the Conqueror, Mantis

    Asking price: $3.99CGC graded: 2,946

  16. Devil Dinosaur #1 cover

    #16

    Devil Dinosaur #1 (1978)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Devil Dinosaur, Moon-Boy. Origin of Devil Dinosaur. Origin of Moon-Boy.

    Devil Dinosaur, Moon-Boy

    Asking price: $29.99CGC graded: 2,832

  17. Star Wars #5 cover

    #17

    Star Wars #5 (1977)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Wedge Antilles.

    Wedge Antilles

    Asking price: $19.97CGC graded: 2,188

  18. Fantastic Four #4 cover

    #18

    Fantastic Four #4 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot.

    Wyatt Wingfoot

    Asking price: $4.10CGC graded: 2,158

  19. Fantastic Four #6 cover

    #19

    Fantastic Four #6 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Galactus.

    Galactus

    Asking price: $9.99CGC graded: 1,943

  20. Firestorm #1 cover

    #20

    Firestorm #1 (2004)

    DC

    First appearance of Jason Rusch.

    Jason Rusch

    Asking price: $4.14CGC graded: 1,932

  21. Firestorm #1 cover

    #21

    Firestorm #1 (1977)

    DC

    First appearance of Firestorm, Ronnie Raymond, Prof. Martin Stein.

    Firestorm, Ronnie Raymond

    Asking price: $40.25CGC graded: 1,921

  22. Fantastic Four #2 cover

    #22

    Fantastic Four #2 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.

    Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine

    Asking price: $4.99CGC graded: 1,824

  23. Fantastic Four #3 cover

    #23

    Fantastic Four #3 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Alicia Masters.

    Alicia Masters

    Asking price: $4.95CGC graded: 1,742

  24. Batman: Sword of Azrael #1 cover

    #24

    Batman: Sword of Azrael #1 (1992)

    DC

    First appearance of Azrael.

    Azrael

    Asking price: $14.99CGC graded: 1,658

  25. Black Lightning #1 cover

    #25

    Black Lightning #1 (1977)

    DC

    First appearance of Black Lightning.

    Black Lightning

    Asking price: $33.99CGC graded: 1,642

  26. Marvel Team-Up #65 cover

    #26

    Marvel Team-Up #65 (1977)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Arcade.

    Arcade

    Asking price: $35.50CGC graded: 1,480

  27. Avengers #7 cover

    #27

    Avengers #7 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Wonder Man, Executioner, Grim Reaper.

    Executioner, Grim Reaper, Wonder Man

    Asking price: $3.99CGC graded: 1,461

  28. Fantastic Four #8 cover

    #28

    Fantastic Four #8 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Black Bolt, Medusa, Karnak.

    Black Bolt, Karnak, Medusa

    Asking price: $4.99CGC graded: 1,424

  29. Fantastic Four #9 cover

    #29

    Fantastic Four #9 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Firelord, Maximus.

    Firelord, Maximus

    Asking price: $3.99CGC graded: 1,392

  30. Alpha Flight #33 cover

    #30

    Alpha Flight #33 (1986)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Lady Deathstrike.

    Lady Deathstrike

    Asking price: $20.00CGC graded: 1,342

  31. Iron Man #3 cover

    #31

    Iron Man #3 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Whirlwind, Living Laser, Arthur Parks.

    Living Laser, Whirlwind

    Asking price: $4.98CGC graded: 1,175

  32. Fantastic Four #47 cover

    #32

    Fantastic Four #47 (1965)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Maximus.

    Maximus

    Asking price: $45.00CGC graded: 1,120

  33. Amazing Adventures #1 cover

    #33

    Amazing Adventures #1 (1970)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Ivan Petrovich Bezukhov.

    Asking price: $24.99CGC graded: 1,114

  34. Ghost Rider #1 cover

    #34

    Ghost Rider #1 (1990)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Ghost Rider.

    Ghost Rider

    Asking price: $17.56CGC graded: 1,107

  35. Daredevil #9 cover

    #35

    Daredevil #9 (1999)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Maya Lopez, Echo.

    Echo, Maya Lopez

    Asking price: $4.99CGC graded: 1,105

  36. Strange Tales #179 cover

    #36

    Strange Tales #179 (1975)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Pip the Troll.

    Pip the Troll

    Asking price: $31.59CGC graded: 1,087

  37. Giant-Size Defenders #3 cover

    #37

    Giant-Size Defenders #3 (1974)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Korvac.

    Korvac

    Asking price: $37.50CGC graded: 967

  38. Legends #1 cover

    #38

    Legends #1 (1986)

    DC

    First appearance of Amanda Waller.

    Amanda Waller

    Asking price: $10.25CGC graded: 892

  39. Fantastic Four #62 cover

    #39

    Fantastic Four #62 (1967)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Blastaar.

    Blastaar

    Asking price: $37.25CGC graded: 886

  40. Longshot #3 cover

    #40

    Longshot #3 (1985)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Mojo.

    Mojo

    Asking price: $25.70CGC graded: 855

  41. Marvel Chillers #1 cover

    #41

    Marvel Chillers #1 (1975)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Modred.

    Modred

    Asking price: $23.70CGC graded: 840

  42. Captain America #3 cover

    #42

    Captain America #3 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Crossbones.

    Crossbones

    Asking price: $4.39CGC graded: 802

  43. Daredevil #176 cover

    #43

    Daredevil #176 (1981)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Stick.

    Stick

    Asking price: $25.30CGC graded: 748

  44. Marvel Fanfare #1 cover

    #44

    Marvel Fanfare #1 (1981)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Vertigo.

    Vertigo

    Asking price: $14.00CGC graded: 728

  45. G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #32 cover

    #45

    G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #32 (1984)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Lady Jaye, Ripcord, Recondo.

    Lady Jaye, Recondo, Ripcord

    Asking price: $19.99CGC graded: 719

  46. DC Comics Presents #87 cover

    #46

    DC Comics Presents #87 (1985)

    DC

    First appearance of Superboy, Jor-El, Lara.

    Jor-El, Lara, Superboy

    Asking price: $44.97CGC graded: 694

  47. Marvel Team-Up #100 cover

    #47

    Marvel Team-Up #100 (1980)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Karma.

    Karma

    Asking price: $15.00CGC graded: 673

  48. Kull the Conqueror #1

    #48

    Kull the Conqueror #1 (1971)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Brule, the Spear-Slayer.

    Asking price: $22.00CGC graded: 655

  49. Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 cover

    #49

    Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 (1985)

    DC

    First appearance of Doctor Light.

    Asking price: $8.55CGC graded: 654

  50. Marvel Premiere #2 cover

    #50

    Marvel Premiere #2 (1972)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Bruce Banner, Reed Richards, Victor Von Doom.

    Bruce Banner, Reed Richards

    Asking price: $36.45CGC graded: 626

  51. Iron Man #10 cover

    #51

    Iron Man #10 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Terrax the Tamer.

    Terrax the Tamer

    Asking price: $4.55CGC graded: 617

  52. Nightwing #78 cover

    #52

    Nightwing #78 (2021)

    DC

    First appearance of Haley.

    Haley

    Asking price: $29.95CGC graded: 2

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