The connection between the comic book world and the world of tv and film has grown over the last number of years. This connection has added to the world of speculation comics and trying to find the right book to invest in can be hard.
Speculation comics, also known as spec books, are comics with the possibility to increase in value due a number of factors. The biggest factor as of late is rumors of a tv show or movie being made to feature the story or character in the book. Other factors include limited printings, errors, ratio variants and more.
Here is a list of affordable (under $100) speculation comics to invest in right now. However, we always suggest you only collect speculation comics you like with the possibility these books don't turn out to be valuable.
Amazing Spider-Man #365 (1992)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: David Michelinie
Artist: John Romita Sr.
Current High Grade Raw Value: $25
Somewhat of a controversial issue. CGC, the leader in comic book grading, has labeled this issue as the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099. Others disagree as the first appearance is in the five-page preview of the forthcoming Spider-Man 2099 #1 issue. The first appearance of Spider-Man 2099 could be big due to his teased post-credit appearance in Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018) film. He is expected to play a big role in the sequel, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse due out in 2023.
Both ASM #365 and Spider-Man 2099 #1 are $25 books, so you pick which will be the better investment or just do what I do and collect both. Also, ASM #365 is the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man book.
