Walking Dead #1 CGC 9.8 Mint Your Choice! Collector Cover Variants! Nashville, outlet Cleveland, Columbus, Ohio, Minneapolis, Emerald City Comicon
Walking Dead #1 CGC 9.8 grade variant cover Comic Books
The Walking Dead #1 Wizard World COLUMBUS Variant CGC 9.8
The Walking Dead #1 Wizard World CLEVELAND Variant CGC 9.8
The Walking Dead #1 Wizard World NASHVILLE Variant CGC 9.8
The Walking Dead #1 Wizard World OHIO Sketch Variant CGC 9.8
The Walking Dead #1 Wizard World MINNEAPOLIS Variant CGC 9.8
The Walking Dead #1 Emerald City Comicon ECCC Variant CGC 9.8
The Walking Dead #100 ESCAPE Variant CGC 9.8
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From a list of the most valuable comic books released since 1991 we found in connection with a free sell my comic books offer site. Walking Dead comics have 5 in the list of the top 100. The first record breaking sales started occurring about 20 years back with the huge success of the AMC TV Series. The first original # 1 comes in second on the list mow with issues 17, 23, 31 and 70 all placing in the top 100. These variant covers were later used when he original #1 Walking Dead comic book was reprinted but with new covers that vary with specific art related to certain locations or events. The author of this Walking Dead comic info estimates there are more than 880 of the originals graded at a 9.8 and briefly addresses GGC 9.8 graded books, pricing and 4 other books with some figures over the past several years and from when the books were averaging an ask price in the $2000 - $3000 range.
2) Walking Dead #1, CGC 9.9
The Walking Dead #1 (): First Issue. Price is driven by the huge interest in the AMC TV series
The Walking Dead #1
First Issue
Record sale: $20,000 (CGC 9.9);
$1,650 (CGC 9.8)
Minimum value: $180
17) Walking Dead #100: 1st Appearance of Negan
Walking Dead #100 (2012) 1st Appearance of Negan
Record sale: $3,000 (CGC 10.0);
$20 (CGC 9.8)
23) The Walking Dead #27, CGC 9.9
Walking Dead #27 (2006) 1st Appearance of the Governor. Click to see values
1st Appearance of the Governor
Record sale: $1,800 (CGC 9.9);
$225 (CGC 9.8)
Minimum value: $50
31) The Walking Dead #100 Ottley Sketch Cover
Walking Dead #100 (2012) Ottley Sketch Cover. Click for value
Record sale: $2,600 (CGC 9.9);
$300 (CGC 9.8)
Minimum value: $20
70) Walking Dead #19, 1st Michonne
Walking Dead #19 (2005) 1st Appearance of Michonne. Click for values
Record sale: $500
Minimum value: $120
Why The Walking Dead Comic #1 is a Hot Comic
2018 MARKET UPDATE:
The "new season syndrome" doesn't seem to be having the same impact on prices of WD #1 as it used to do.
Still, prices are not falling further, and there has even been a record CGC 9.9 sale recently.
CGC 9.9: $14,600
CGC 9.8: $2,700
CGC 9.6 $1,500
CGC 9.4 $1,150
CGC 9.2: $1,170
CGC 9.0 $885
CGC 8.0 $810
2017 MARKET UPDATE:
For years, WD1 has followed a pattern of hot and not, as new seasons of the hit TV series are signed -- SPIKE, debut -- SPIKE, and end -- SLUMP.
Still, the show might be losing fans over time, but collectors still want this undeniable modern key issue. CGC 9.9s have broken out of their $10,000 barrier at last, and while 9.8s have cooled a bit, they are still on many wants lists.
(Editor's note: Walking Dead #2 seems rarer by far, and is beginning to close the gap in prices on #1 in CGC 9.8. Last sale $1,427.)
CGC 9.9: $13,000
CGC 9.8: $2,700
CGC 9.6 $1,700
CGC 9.4 $1,500
CGC 9.2: $1,265
CGC 9.0 $910
CGC 7.0 $650
TV series have a very positive effect on a comic book's value. If it were not enough that The Walking Dead has had five seasons, AMC just announced another two have been confirmed.
AMC is also behind the Preacher movie (Preacher #1 is on the Hot 100 as well).
This is definitely among the most valuable comic books of the modern era. Prices softened a bit about nine months ago, but have since bounced back thanks to the new seasons.
Stick to CGC 9.8 with white pages, unless you can afford a 9.9. Currently 9.9s are about 4.2x the price of 9.8s.
What to Invest In
The AMC hit series has made Walking Dead #1 the most valuable comic book of the modern age, with record sales in five figures and climbing.
Most books on the market are in the CGC 9.8 to 8.0 range. Actual sales data is shown here.
Rule #1: Don't Buy Lower Than CGC 9.8
Modern comic books are almost always kept in near-perfect condition. Why?
We've all heard the story: "My mom threw out my old comics."
Over 80 percent of modern books aren't even read. They are put in acid-free bags and boards right away and stored in perfect conditions.
What to Do, and What NOT to Do, If You Want to Buy a Copy of WD #1...
If YOU want a copy of Walking Dead #1, then Rule outlet #1 is: RELAXXXXXXX.
There are more than 880 copies graded CGC 9.8 in the world! Do you really think it will be long before another one comes along?
How to Buy a WD #1 in CGC 9.8...
CGC 9,8 ONLY! Don't forget...
Find a copy on sale for about $2,000 to $2,200 or Best Offer
Remember Rule 1. 9.8 ONLY
"But I can't afford a copy of #1 in CGC 9.8..."
Here's what you do.
Go and get a job. Earn some more money and save it.
THEN buy a copy in 9.8.
Every other grade is too common and WAY over-priced. You'll be buying something inferior.
I'm Loaded With Cash. Should I Buy a 9.9?
In short, NO.
9.9s are too expensive and there are more than 20 in the world.
Not rare enough to be worth the premium.
AND
most of your potential buyers won't be able to afford it when it's time to sell.
THAT is the REASON that the price of 9.9s has barely moved in the past two years, while 9.8s have increased by almost 50 percent!
Stick to 9.8. It's smart money.
WD #1 in CGC 9.9 is way over-priced. It's not worth the premium.
Walking Dead Comics #2 to #20
Record sales in CGC 9.8 are listed below each book.
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