Comic book collectibles can be a risky investment. The collectibles market is volatile, and there is no index or stock market-like system for quantifying value. Still, some comic books are sure bets for investment relative to others. Here are 10 of the best comics to invest in 2026 right now. They are affordable comics you should buy right now as a relatively safe and affordable collectibles investment.
1. Inhumans #5 (1999) Marvel
Whether you love Florence Pugh’s portrayal of Yelena Belova in the MCU, she has now inherited the mantle of Black Widow. Belova is now the ad hoc leader of the New Avengers after 2025’s Thunderbolts. Inhumans #5 from 1999 is one of the most affordable comics on this list, and you should invest in it.
The comic features the first appearance of Belova as a Black Widow operative. There is no telling what Belova’s story arc in the upcoming Avengers films will be or if she gets a show of her own. A copy of this comic with a CGC rating of 9.8 is worth $130.
You can get this comic on Amazon for about $120.
2. The Sentry #1 (2000) Marvel
The Sentry is Marvel’s version of Superman, but with multiple personalities. Robert Reynolds, an emotionally troubled man, houses two personalities within his mind and body. The Sentry, who has the power of a million exploding suns, and his arch nemesis, the Void.
Actor Lewis Pullman, son of Bill Pullman, made an impression with fans with his portrayal of Sentry in 2025’s Thunderbolts. Pullman will play the character again in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
A CGC 9.8 copy of affordable comics like this is now worth $291 as an investment. This is a sharp price increase from a few months ago. The character has long been popular with comic book readers. Also, who knows if the MCU gives the character more exposure.
The Sentry is a 248-page paperback that collects the first five issues of the original series from 2000. Get it now on Amazon for $19.
3. Thunderbolts #1 (1997) Marvel
Technically, the MCU version of the Thunderbolts is only loosely inspired by the comic book version. Still, there are Doom-inspired comic books that are selling big now that are not connected to Avengers: Doomsday. In a world without the Avengers, a new superhero team called the Thunderbolts is formed to fill the void.
However, the team is comprised of supervillains the Masters of Evil as lead by Baron Zemo in disguise. In the pre-internet era of 1997, this was a big deal and surprise that created shockwaves in comic book fandom that still reverberate today.
When it comes to affordable comics for investment, you can get a near-mint copy of this comic for $97. I think this is one of the best comics to invest in 2026 because it keeps its value.
Thunderbolts Classic Vol. 1 is a 268-page paperback. It collects the first five issues of the 1996 series and several tie-in issues from the era. Buy it on Amazon now for $34.95.
4. Fantastic Four #5 (1962) Marvel
The cheapest CGC 4.0 copy of this comic book is about $6,100. Relatively speaking this is one of the best comics to invest in 2026 and its affordable comics on the collectibles market. It features the first appearance of one of the most celebrated comic book villains ever, Dr. Doom.
Disney shocked the comic book world by casting RDJ as Dr. Doom. It is a brilliant business move on the business side. Comic book geeks love RDJ and will show up. Further, modern comic book film fans don’t read comic books. Comic book nerds like me are in the extreme minority when it comes to buying tickets for films.
No one knows how good Avengers:Doomsday will be yet, but it will make money. People want to see what the hype is about.
Get this comic now. You can buy a digital Kindle copy for 99 cents.
5. Booster Gold #1 (1986) DC
Booster Gold was a 25th-century watchman at a superhero museum who stole superhero tech, got transported to the 20th century, and became a superhero. The character is set to make his live-action debut in a DCU streaming show sometime in the near future. While there is a provocative rumor that actor Kumail Nanjani has been cast in the role, it has not been confirmed.
A copy of this comic with a CGC grade of 9.8 is worth $332. The value of this comic increased by $100 over the past year. Copies of this comic have sold for $1,000 on eBay. Of the affordable comics on this list, this is a smart investment because Booster Gold has a cult fanbase.
Get this digital copy of Booster Gold #1 on Kindle for $1.99.
6. Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #1 (1984) Marvel
In 1984, Marvel Comics partnered with a toy company to produce a comic book that tied in with a toy line. In this story, the Marvel heroes were transported to an alien world to do battle with their villains as dictated by an omnipotent alien. This comic will loosely inspire the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars film.
Dr. Doom is a prominent character in the 1984 and 2015 Secret Wars comic. However, fans are overlooking the fact that the Beyonder, the omnipotent being who started the events in both comics, premiered in the 1984 comic. If the Beyonder figures in the upcoming film then this comic could skyrocket in value.
A CGC 9.8 copy of this comic is worth $278. Remember this post when this comic floods your social media posts in 2027. That is when Avengers: Secret Wars premieres, so expect a wild period of speculation around the time.
The Secret Wars Omnibus is a 490 trade that collect all 12 issues of the 1984 series. Get it on Kindle for $24.99. The physical hardcover is a rarity and costs as much as $520.
7. The Tomb of Dracula #10 (1973) Marvel
The Tomb of Dracula was a horror comic in the 1970s that featured a rotating cast of characters that attempted to hunt and kill Dracula. Blade first appeared in issue in issue #10, became popular, and later appeared in his own series.
You know the name Blade because Academy Award Winner Mahershala Ali was cast as Blade in 2019 when he was 45-years old. The film has been in development hell and unproduced ever since. Ali appeared as Blade in a end-credits voiceover scene in 2021’s Eternals. Wesley Snipes appeared as the Blade again in the recent blockbuster Deadpool and Wolverine.
Blade is a hot IP commodity and his first comic appearance is going to rise in value whenever Disney rollouts a new Blade film. A CGC 9.2 copy of this comic is worth $2,200. I’d get it now if I were you. This comic historically retains its value and we have to get a new Blade film sooner or later.
Get the facsimilie version of this comic on Kindle for $3.99.
8. Fantastic Four #48 (1966) Marvel
Galactus is a cosmic entity that consumes planets and celestial bodies for sustenance. The character first appeared in 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer character as a sentient cloud enveloping the Earth. A comics-accurate version of the character recently made its debut in 2025’s Fantastic Four: First Steps.
A copy of this comic with an 9.2 CGC grade is worth $6,000. This comic is well-known for maintaining its collectibles market value. Get the Kindle version of this comic for only 99 cents.
9. Uncanny X-Men #266 (1990) Marvel
Channing Tatum has been trying unsuccessfully to make a Gambit film for over 20 years. He finally appeared as the mutant in Deadpool and Wolverine to raving fan reviews. Gambit is a mutant who can charge objects with kinetic energy and explosively discharge the energy by hurling the charged object.
A CGC 9.8 copy of this comic, Gambit’s first appearance, is worth $445. This is a worthy investment to get now. Buy the Kindle version of this comic now for $3.99.
10. X-Men #1 (1963) Marvel
With the back-to-back successes of the animated series X-Men ‘97, Deadpool and Wolverine, and the introduction of adamantium in 2025’s Captain America: Brave New World the X-Men are primed to become big players in the MCU in the next decade. They may even become the “Avengers” style centric team of a new MCU-era.
This comic, which features the first appearance of the team, is worth $17,000 with a CGC grade of 6.0. This is a good investment to make as the X-Men are gradually introduced to the MCU within the next 15 years. Also, Hugh Jackman is coming back as Logan until 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars at the very least.
While you consider your investment options, why not get a physical facsimile of this issue? Get it for only $25 on Amazon.
10 Best Comics to Invest in 2026
Remember, never invest in comic books as collectibles on a whim. Start learning about the comics you invest in and consult with comic book experts. Visit a comic book store or look up the value of comic books online.
Start connections with experts, fans, and collectors to develop a network of potential buyers. No one gets rich quick via comic book collectibles, so always understand that this a long-term investment play. At the very least, consider buying the facsimilie digital versions of the comics on this list to get an idea of the comic’s worth as a collectible.
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