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 121-127 of 127
#121
Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 (1985)
DC
First appearance of Doctor Light.
Asking price: $8.55CGC graded: 654
#123
Marvel Premiere #2 (1972)
Marvel
First appearance of Bruce Banner, Reed Richards, Victor Von Doom.
Asking price: $36.45CGC graded: 626
#124
Iron Man #10 (1997)
Marvel
First appearance of Terrax the Tamer.
Asking price: $4.55CGC graded: 617
#125
Daredevil #111 (1974)
Marvel
First appearance of Silver Samurai.
Asking price: $59.99CGC graded: 598
#126
Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4 (1974)
Marvel
First appearance of Jamie Madrox, Multiple Man.
Asking price: $50.00CGC graded: 588
