It is not uncommon for a prizefighter to switch their weight class. PSA entering the comic book grading market is like that fighter right now. Stepping up, tightening their stance, and easing their way through the first few matches in a brand-new division. They’ve made the right adjustments, and at first glance, things look pretty good.
We’ve seen plenty of buzz already. Some collectors are praising the values of these early PSA-graded comics, while others are pointing out cases where the numbers haven’t quite met expectations. Sure, there’s evidence on both sides, but one question still looms large: has PSA truly faced a worthy opponent in this new arena?
I’ll play devil’s advocate and say… not yet. Yes, sales are moving fast, and interest is through the roof. But to really see where PSA stands, we need a true test. Something on a grand scale. A packed house. A comic book auction that pushes their slabs into the spotlight against hundreds of contenders.
Cue Collectors Comics. The date: October 24th - November 2nd. The event: The PSA Select Auction.
Folks, this one’s shaping up to be one helluva fight.
The Main Event
If I were to speak like a promoter, I would say that 'PSA’s debut has kinda felt like shadowboxing so far, ya know. Some light sparring. But this is the moment the lights hit the ring. The PSA Select Auction isn’t a warm-up. It’s the first real test. A full card of real contenders.'
Thankfully, I don't have to hype this up much more, because Collectors Comics is the promoter bringing it all together. They've packed every round of this auction to tell a story. Golden Age Superman, Silver Age Doom, Bronze Age brawlers, mutants, and more. Each one graded, slabbed, and ready to go the distance under the PSA banner.
But the one everyone’s talking about. The champ walking into the spotlight - is Uncanny X-Men #266. The first appearance of Gambit. The only PSA 10 in existence. A perfect score. That’s a knockout. Right?
The Tale of the Tape
Comic | Grade | Key Significance |
|---|---|---|
Uncanny X-Men #266 | PSA 10 | 1st Appearance of Gambit – ONLY GEM MINT 10 in existence |
Superman #3 | PSA 3.5 | Golden Age classic |
Fantastic Four #5 | PSA 3.0 | 1st Appearance of Doctor Doom |
Giant-Size X-Men #1 | PSA 9.2 | Revival of the X-Men team |
Avengers #1 | PSA 4.0 | Team’s 1st Appearance |
Strange Tales #110 | PSA 5.0 | 1st Appearance of Doctor Strange |
Incredible Hulk #181 | PSA 4.0 | 1st Full Appearance of Wolverine |
Daredevil #1 | PSA 3.0 | 1st Appearance of Daredevil |
Batman #59 | PSA 5.0 | 1st Appearance of Deadshot |
Batman Adventures #12 | PSA 9.8 | 1st Appearance of Harley Quinn |
We’re Ringside for History
Collectors Comics has built a platform that’s fast, fair, and collector-focused. A 5% consignment fee. A growing audience. A spotlight that keeps getting brighter.
They’re now in their fourth year of featured auctions and already looking ahead to an even bigger 2026. New rounds. New heros. More action.
So here we are. The fighters are in their corners. All bets are in.
Take your seat. I think I just heard the bell go off.
Start browsing and bidding now at CollectorsComics.com
