Key Comics Under $500
We list 127 key issues with a current value under $500 dated 1961 to 2021, from Marvel, DC and Dark Horse and 1 other publisher.
Only keys we have a current value for are listed, so this is not every key under $500.
They are ranked by how many copies CGC has graded, a rough measure of collector demand, then by release date. 127 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 1-60 of 127
#2
Ultimate Fallout #4 (2011)
Marvel
First appearance of Spider-Man.
Asking price: $250CGC graded: 20,111
#3
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
#5
Spider-Woman #1 (1978)
Marvel
First appearance of Jerry Hunt. Origin of Spider-Woman.
Asking price: $25.99CGC graded: 10,322
#6
Iron Man #1 (1996)
Marvel
First appearance of Dr. Jennifer Walters, Liz Ross, Pepper Potts. Origin of Bruce Banner. Origin of Hulk.
Asking price: $8.39CGC graded: 10,032
#8
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #1 (1982)
Marvel
First appearance of Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, Cobra Commander.
Cobra Commander, Scarlett, Snake-Eyes
Asking price: $175CGC graded: 9,539
#10
Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970)
Marvel
First appearance of Conan, King Kull.
Asking price: $378CGC graded: 7,433
#11
Captain America #1 (1996)
Marvel
First appearance of Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter.
Asking price: $33.78CGC graded: 7,153
#12
Captain America #6 (1997)
Marvel
First appearance of M.O.D.O.K., Baron Zemo.
Asking price: $9.99CGC graded: 7,153
#13
DC Comics Presents #26 (1980)
DC
First appearance of Cyborg, Starfire, Raven.
Asking price: $129CGC graded: 6,335
#14
Avengers #1 (1996)
Marvel
First appearance of Thor, Loki, Hellcat.
Asking price: $4.99CGC graded: 6,206
#15
Marvel Premiere #15 (1974)
Marvel
First appearance of Danny Rand, Iron Fist. Origin of Danny Rand. Origin of Iron Fist.
Asking price: $200CGC graded: 6,075
#16
Marvel Spotlight #32 (1976)
Marvel
First appearance of Jessica Drew, Spider-Woman.
Asking price: $99.50CGC graded: 6,074
#18
Deadpool #1 (1994)
Marvel
First appearance of Doctor Killebrew.
Asking price: $15.95CGC graded: 5,919
#19
Deadpool #1 (1996)
Marvel
First appearance of Blind Al, T-Ray.
Asking price: $15.95CGC graded: 5,919
#20
Special Marvel Edition #15 (1973)
Marvel
First appearance of Shang-Chi.
Asking price: $175CGC graded: 5,904
#21
Daredevil #131 (1976)
Marvel
First appearance of Ben Poindexter, Bullseye. Origin of Ben Poindexter. Origin of Bullseye.
Asking price: $338CGC graded: 5,404
#23
Fantastic Four #50 (1966)
Marvel
First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot.
Asking price: $300CGC graded: 5,265
#24
Alpha Flight #1 (1983)
Marvel
First appearance of Puck, Marrina.
Asking price: $11.92CGC graded: 4,897
#26
Fantastic Four #45 (1965)
Marvel
First appearance of Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak.
Asking price: $197CGC graded: 4,496
#27
Captain America #117 (1969)
Marvel
First appearance of Falcon, Redwing. Origin of Sam Wilson. Origin of Falcon.
Asking price: $250CGC graded: 4,472
#28
Marvel Premiere #47 (1979)
Marvel
First appearance of Scott Lang, Ant-Man, Cassie Lang.
Ant-Man, Cassie Lang, Scott Lang
Asking price: $90.00CGC graded: 4,373
#29
Tomb of Dracula #1 (1971)
Marvel
First appearance of Dracula, Frank Drake.
Asking price: $360CGC graded: 4,345
#31
Avengers #8 (1997)
Marvel
First appearance of Radioactive Man, Klaw, Melter.
Asking price: $8.73CGC graded: 3,956
#33
Swamp Thing #1 (1972)
DC
First appearance of Alec Holland, Swamp Thing. Origin of Alec Holland. Origin of Swamp Thing.
Asking price: $223CGC graded: 3,856
#34
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #21 (1983)
Marvel
First appearance of Thomas S. Arashikage, Storm Shadow.
Asking price: $180CGC graded: 3,766
#35
X-Factor #1 (1985)
Marvel
First appearance of Rusty Collins, Cameron Hodge.
Asking price: $17.49CGC graded: 3,604
#36
Astonishing Tales #25 (1974)
Marvel
First appearance of Luther Manning, Deathlok. Origin of Luther Manning.
Asking price: $94.50CGC graded: 3,483
#37
DC Comics Presents #47 (1982)
DC
First appearance of He-Man, Skeletor, Teela.
Asking price: $285CGC graded: 3,373
- Fantastic Four Annual #6
#38
Fantastic Four Annual #6 (1968)
Marvel
First appearance of Annihilus.
Asking price: $199CGC graded: 3,343
#39
Fantastic Four #1 (1996)
Marvel
First appearance of Mole Man. Origin of The Thing. Origin of Human Torch.
Asking price: $5.99CGC graded: 3,317
#40
Avengers #2 (1996)
Marvel
First appearance of Kang the Conqueror, Mantis.
Asking price: $3.99CGC graded: 2,946
#41
Marvel Spotlight #2 (1971)
Marvel
First appearance of Jack Russell, Werewolf. Origin of Jack Russell. Origin of Werewolf.
Asking price: $500CGC graded: 2,880
#42
Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (1967)
Marvel
First appearance of Carol Danvers.
Asking price: $98.98CGC graded: 2,855
#43
Devil Dinosaur #1 (1978)
Marvel
First appearance of Devil Dinosaur, Moon-Boy. Origin of Devil Dinosaur. Origin of Moon-Boy.
Asking price: $29.99CGC graded: 2,832
#44
Marvel Super-Heroes #12 (1967)
Marvel
First appearance of Captain Marvel, Colonel Yon-Rogg.
Captain Marvel, Colonel Yon-Rogg
Asking price: $103CGC graded: 2,536
#45
Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (1968)
Marvel
First appearance of Major Vance Astro, Yondu, Charlie-27.
Asking price: $241CGC graded: 2,520
#47
Howard the Duck #1 (1975)
Marvel
First appearance of Beverly Switzler.
Asking price: $60.00CGC graded: 2,263
#49
Star Wars #5 (1977)
Marvel
First appearance of Wedge Antilles.
Asking price: $19.97CGC graded: 2,188
#50
Fantastic Four #4 (1996)
Marvel
First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot.
Asking price: $4.10CGC graded: 2,158
#51
Fantastic Four #36 (1964)
Marvel
First appearance of Madam Medusa, Medusalith Amaquelin Boltagon.
Asking price: $110CGC graded: 2,043
#54
Firestorm #1 (1977)
DC
First appearance of Firestorm, Ronnie Raymond, Prof. Martin Stein.
Asking price: $40.25CGC graded: 1,921
#55
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
#56
Fantastic Four #94 (1969)
Marvel
First appearance of Agatha Harkness, Ebony.
Asking price: $85.00CGC graded: 1,814
#58
Fantastic Four #3 (1996)
Marvel
First appearance of Alicia Masters.
Asking price: $4.95CGC graded: 1,742
#59
Marvel Team-Up #1 (1971)
Marvel
First appearance of Misty Knight.
Asking price: $108CGC graded: 1,703
#60
Strange Adventures #205 (1967)
DC
First appearance of Boston Brand, Deadman.
Asking price: $350CGC graded: 1,675