Category: Key Issues

by Don | August 28, 2023

Rightfully so, there's been a lot of focus on Mr. Sinister and his first full appearance in Uncanny X-Men #221 in recent years. But there are other major X-Men villains from the Copper Age that I believe haven't received their time in the spotlight....

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by Doug Ohlandt | August 28, 2023

Marvel first began publication of annuals in the Silver Age. These square-bound comics often offered big stories that were meant to be special – and justify the doubled price of 25 cents. Of course, some were more special than others, so let’s take a deep dive...

by Matt Tuck | August 27, 2023

Blue Beetle is ruling the roost at the Hottest Comics, but the Toxic Avenger is gaining interest as the movie reboot approaches. Movie news remains the biggest factor in comic book collecting and speculation. Normally it’s those Marvel tidbits that keep the market...

by Matt Tuck | August 26, 2023

For better or worse, another Thor film is coming. Thor: Ragnarok and Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi has teased the arrival of a cosmic villain more powerful than Hela. Cue the Venom #3 speculation.

by Doug Ohlandt | August 26, 2023

Marvel first began publication of annuals in the Silver Age. These square-bound comics often offered big stories that were meant to be special – and justify the doubled price of 25 cents. Of course, some were more special than others, so let’s take a deep dive into...

by Don | August 26, 2023

One of the most iconic books of the Silver Age, Hulk #1, which features the first appearance of Bruce Banner, the Hulk, Thunderbolt and Betty Ross, is a holy grail for many comic book collectors. PWCC has a CBCS 5.0 restored Hulk #1 signed by Stan Lee...

by Matt Tuck | August 25, 2023

The Taylor Swift effect was in full force as both the direct and newsstand editions of Uncanny X-Men #130 were among the Hottest Comics’ movers and shakers. Here at the Hottest Comics, it’s all about those dollar signs. Before...

by Matt Tuck | August 24, 2023

Despite reports to the contrary, Dafne Keen’s X-Men return is too perfect to be left out of Deadpool 3 and the MCU. By the time it hits theaters, Deadpool 3 may have more rumored cameos...

by Matt Tuck | August 23, 2023

Blue Beetle is winning over movie audiences, but is it helping those key issues climb the sales charts? After a month of box office dominance, Barbie was knocked down a peg, courtesy of Blue Beetle

by chubellcomics | August 23, 2023

In my article, NEWLY RELEASED MYSTERY PACKS: A CHANCE TO PULL A RARE SPIDER-MAN VARIANT, I covered two separate mystery box opportunities to win rare Spider-man Dell'Otto exclusive variants.  Art for one of these exclusives was re-used, so naturally, controversy has arisen. By now, you...