Watching the comic book market unfold each month is always exciting, and February 2025 brought plenty to talk about. While sales didn’t quite reach January’s highs, they still delivered impressive numbers with a few surprises along the way. Now, let’s break down the Chartbusters for February 2025. Using data from GoCollect Chartbusters, we’ve compiled the top-selling comics across all major eras, from the Golden Age to the Modern Age.
Included below is the playlist from my channel, Comics with IzzyVerseNYC. Shane from TenSIxtyThreeComics and I reviewed February’s top-selling books, sharing our thoughts on each sale and what they could mean for the market.
The next Chartbusters report will be featured on my live stream next week on April 11th, with a full breakdown coming your way shortly after!
Here is the playlist of all the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn11OgAR0Wn7LkRSPzIFVS5RBDyk_qZOb
Golden Age (c. 1938-1950):
The Power of Detective Comics
Detective Comics dominated February 2025 sales, with some major keys making waves. The first appearances of Martian Manhunter and the Riddler both landed around the $10,000 mark. Meanwhile, the second appearance of Batman commanded over $22,000—despite him not being on the cover. Instead, he was simply represented by a caption reading, “This month and every month, The Batman!”
Teenager Sales?
Rounding out the top five were two unexpected contenders. Action Comics #6 (DC Comics, 1938), featuring the first appearance of Jimmy Olsen, and Popular Teen-Agers #7 (Star Publications, 1951), a non-key book with a striking L.B. Cole cover, both surpassed $11,000 in sales.
Here are the links for the top performing Golden Age Comic Books in February 2025:
Here is the video, where Shane and I discuss these sales and our thoughts. Shane and I shared our thoughts and discussed these sales in the video linked here.
Silver Age (c. 1956-1970):
The Silver Age delivered some of the most influential comics ever, and February saw one of its defining titles hit the market. This era also set the stage for the Marvel Age of Comics, bringing four historic keys that reshaped the industry.
The Start of the Silver Age
Showcase #4 (DC Comics, 1956) is widely regarded as the comic that launched the Silver Age. The first appearance of the Silver Age Flash took the top spot, selling on eBay for $23,000 just before February came to a close.
The Marvel Age of Comics
February saw some classic Marvel blue-chip books command serious prices. The comic that started it all for Marvel, Fantastic Four #1, sold for over $13,000. Meanwhile, Iron Man’s first appearance made its mark with a sale just above $9,000. But you can’t keep a good Spider-Man down—his debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 went for over $22,000, while his second appearance pulled in a solid $12,000.
Here are the links for the top performing Silver Age Comic Books in February 2025:
Shane and I discussed these sales and our thoughts in this video.
Bronze Age (c. 1970-1985):
In February 2025, our favorite mutant and Canadian superhero made a big impact with two of his earliest appearances. Meanwhile, Marvel’s top supernatural heroes were commanding top dollar. We wrap it up with one of Batman’s greatest Bronze Age villains.
SNIKT$$$!
Wolverine remains a powerhouse, and February 2025 proved it once again. His first full appearance in Incredible Hulk #181 (Marvel, 1974) and his second full appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1975) both made the list with high-grade sales on eBay. Hulk #181 sold for $8,000, while Giant-Size X-Men #1 went for over $10,000.
Supernatural 1sts
The Marvel Midnight Sons had some standout sales as well. The first appearance of Blade in Tomb of Dracula #10 (Marvel, 1973) sold for over $15,000. Meanwhile, Marvel Spotlight #5 (Marvel, 1972), featuring the debut of Ghost Rider, took the top spot for Bronze Age sales, going for an impressive $26,500.
The Demon’s Head Rises
The first appearance of Ra’s Al Ghul in Batman #232 (DC Comics, 1971) made an impact as well, selling for just over $7,000 at Heritage Auctions on February 25.
Here are the links for the top performing Bronze Age Comic Books in February 2025:
Here is our breakdown of the books:
Copper Age (c. 1985-1992):
The Copper Age was a fantastic time for indie books, and February 2025 proved it once again. This list is bookended by one of the most iconic artists of the era, along with an incredible signed book from a true entertainment legend.
The Toddfather Rules the Market!
Todd McFarlane is widely regarded as one of the defining artists of the Copper Age. Best known for his work on Spider-Man and Spawn, both titles made a splash in February’s top sales. A CGC-qualified Spawn #1 (Image, 1992) sold for $5,000, but a special Platinum Edition of Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1990), signed by McFarlane, went for double the price at $10,000 in an eBay sale.
Indie Darlings Return
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mirage Studios, 1984) made another appearance on the list, with their first issue selling for $9,000. Meanwhile, Usagi Yojimbo, a character who has crossed paths with the Turtles, saw his debut in Albedo #2 (Thoughts & Images, 1984) fetched $6,250.
Pee-Wee Herman remains one of the most beloved figures of the 1980s, and a copy of Mad Comics #273 (EC Comics, 1987), signed and personalized with “Your Pal, Pee-Wee Herman” by Paul Reubens, sold for $5,000 on eBay.
Here are the links for the top performing Copper Age Comic Books in February 2025:
https://gocollect.com/app/comic/spider-man-1-platinum-edition
https://gocollect.com/app/comic/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-1
To learn more, watch this video about the sales.
Modern Age (c. 1992-Present):
We wrapped up the top sales of February 2025 with these Modern Age special books. While they may not be keys in the traditional sense, they still hold significant value.
Spawn Rarities
A rare 1:100 ratio Whilce Portacio Sketch Variant of Spawn #185 (Image, 2008) topped the list with a $12,000 sale at Heritage Auctions. Jumping to a more recent release, an Employee Signed Edition of Spawn #350 (Image, 2024), personally signed by Todd McFarlane to “Andy,” sold for $5,000 on eBay.
A Qualified Return, 4X Signed Book, and a Stunning Sketch Blank
Fan-favorite artist Gabrielle Dell’Otto has created many breathtaking pieces, but this blank copy of Harley Quinn & The Suicide Squad: April Fool’s Special (DC, 2016), featuring an original painted sketch of Harley Quinn, commanded $6,000.
A 4X signed copy of Bettie Page Comics #1 (Dark Horse Comics, 1996), authenticated by JSA and signed by Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Bettie Page, and Dave Stevens, pulled in an impressive $10,000.
Finally, a familiar book returned to the list—another Wolverine #145 (Marvel, 1999) Qualified Silver Foil Edition—which fetched $10,000 on eBay.
Here are the links for the top performing Copper Age Comic Books in February 2025:
https://gocollect.com/app/comic/spawn-185-portacio-sketch-variant
https://gocollect.com/app/comic/wolverine-145-silver-foil-variant
View our response to these comic book sales here:
