100 Hot Comics #62:
GI Joe 21, 1st Storm Shadow

100 Hot Comics: GI Joe 21, 1st Storm Shadow. Click to order a copy from Goldin

CLICK TO SEE THE NEXT HOT COMIC BOOK!

Why GI Joe 21 is a Hot Comic

2024 MARKET REPORT: THE BLEEDING HASN'T STOPPED

Check out these high CGC 9.8 sales from the past six years:

• 2024 $1,400
• 2023 $2,000
• 2022 $4,800
• 2021 $5,000
• 2020 $4,350
• 2019 $2,000

2023 MARKET REPORT: STORM A SHADOW OF ITS FORMER SELF

There is no way this book is going to get back to its former heights.

But it's still a 1980s key. Woo hoo.

2022 MARKET REPORT: THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THE MOVIE PUMP-AND-DUMP IN ACTION

From top 10 place to almost bottom of the heap -- this year's biggest loser on the Hot list is clear cut!

The Snake Eyes movie came and went, and with it went the enthusiasm for owning the first appearance of Storm Shadow.

The recent 9.8 sale looks strong -- unless you were the person who paid $5K for the same book last year...

Recent sales:

• 9.8 $3,600
• 9.6 $675
• 9.4 $665
• 9.2 $300
• 9.0 $335

2021 MARKET REPORT: TOP TWO GRADES OUT-PERFORM THE MARKET, WHILE LOWER GRADES SNEAK A FEW POINTS

The big gains are in the scarce CGC 9.8 and 9.6 grades.

Below that, including my target grade of 9.4, the increases are smaller.

Note that scarce Canadian price variants are starting to gain traction. Keep an eye on this segment of the market.

• 9.8 $2,730
• 9.6 $545
• 9.4 $350
• 9.2 $400(!)
• 9.0 $200
• 8.5 $210
• 8.0 $160
• 7.0 $150
  
• 6.0 $100

Storm Shadow was introduced in this book, the so-called Silent Issue. GI Joe 21 was a ground-breaking comic, without any dialog to distract from the visual story.

We see this book all the time at Sell My Comic Books.

It's NEVER nice. Sometimes, we get it in 9.0 to 9.2 shape, but copies in collections are never high grade.

What to Invest In

GI Joe 21 is tough to find in high grade. The 9.8 ship has already sailed. We recommend CGC 9.4. Click to buy a copy from Goldin

Already a $1,000 book in CGC 9.8 and $500 in 9.6, we see a better bet in CGC 9.4. There is still upside, but your risk is lower.

It's a common book but lacking enough reasons for optimism to justify four figures, in my opinion. If you already own a 9.8, though, I'd hold it.

• 9.8 $1,030
• 9.6 $500
• 9.4 $377
• 9.2 $260
• 9.0 $125

This is still a modern book. Don't buy anything lower than 9.0.

Click here to see the previous book on the Hot 100 List!

Click here to see the next book on the Hot 100 List!

Have this book? Click to appraise its value NOW!

Related Pages on Sell My Comic Books

GI Joe Comics Price Guide

Most expensive comic books of the 1980s (Copper Age)

War comics price guide

See price guides for all Marvel Comics characters

Click to return to the Hot 100 Investment Comic Books menu