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📰 Top News in the Collectible Space
Another big week in the world of collectibles, with record-breaking auctions, bold moves from major players, and fresh crossover stories that show how physical and digital collecting continue to merge. Here are the highlights shaping the market right now:
Apple Collectibles Soar – A 1976 check signed by Steve Jobs sold for $87,940 and a factory-sealed first-generation iPhone fetched nearly $82,000 at auction, reinforcing how vintage tech is cementing its place as a high-end collectible category.
NFTs Rebound with 2025 Highs – August trading volumes jumped to $578M, the highest this year, despite fewer total sales. Ethereum still leads the market, but Coinbase’s Base blockchain has climbed into the #3 spot for NFT activity, showing how collectors are chasing low-fee ecosystems.
Pixel Vault Spinoff for NFT Comics – Marvel artist Chris Wahl and publisher Josh Blaylock are now steering PUNKS Comic and MetaHero through their new venture Post Punk Productions, giving fresh leadership to two of Web3’s most beloved franchises.
Esports x NFTs – GameSquare Holdings (owner of FaZe Clan) struck a $2M partnership with Rekt, merging NFT-native branding with one of esports’ biggest teams. Expect to see Rektguy and crypto energy drinks on FaZe jerseys soon.
Iconic Jerseys at Auction – Two historic sports relics hit the block on Sept. 30: Wayne Gretzky’s final career point jersey and Kobe Bryant’s first Lakers #24 jersey. Collectors are preparing for a bidding war over these milestone pieces.
Fanatics vs. Panini Heats Up – A U.S. judge ordered Fanatics to turn over unredacted copies of its exclusive NBA, NFL, and MLB licensing contracts in its antitrust battle with Panini. The case could reshape the future of trading cards.
Star Wars Prop Record – A screen-matched Darth Vader lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back sold for $3.65M, making it the most expensive Star Wars collectible ever. Proof the Force still pays dividends.
Grading Boom Continues – The first half of 2025 saw over 5M cards graded, with CGC Cards emerging as the fastest-growing grader in the industry. They’re on track to slab their 10 millionth card this year.
NFTs Enter Nightlife – Ibiza’s legendary Hï Nightclub has launched a permanent NFT gallery, featuring artists like Beeple. Crypto art is moving off the blockchain and onto the walls of nightlife hotspots.
Pokémon Frenzy in Japan – With the Inferno X expansion dropping Sept. 26, Pokémon card demand in Japan is spiking. Booster boxes are selling out instantly, and prices for Japanese cards are climbing fast.
‘King of Collectibles’ Goes Modern – Ken Goldin, fresh off Netflix fame, has set his sights on $10M in modern card sales this year. It’s a sign that even ultra-modern cards are now considered grail-worthy investments.
Historic Sports Gear Auction – Canada’s Classic Auctions has unveiled game-used treasures including Mark Messier’s rookie Oilers jersey, Stan Mikita’s Blackhawks sweater, and Muhammad Ali memorabilia. Expect global interest.
Digital TCGs Surge on Solana – On-chain trading card games are exploding, with $20M in weekly volume on Solana alone – a 360% jump in a month. The blend of gaming mechanics and collectible cards is proving a powerful formula.
🔥 Upcoming Heat
Clear your schedules, collectors — this week is packed with blockbuster drops across comics, trading cards, and digital collectibles. From first issues in the Marvel and DC universes to high-end sports card releases and an anticipated VeVe comic drop, here’s your day-by-day calendar of what’s about to hit shelves and platforms:
Monday, Sept 9
Marvel Digital Comics – Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #88 (NFT) – Drops on VeVe at 8 AM PT, featuring the first appearance of Queen Goblin. Unsold copies will be permanently burned after 30 days.
Tuesday, Sept 10
Red Hood #1 (DC Comics) – Jason Todd’s brutal new solo series launches.
Punisher: Red Band #1 (Marvel Comics) – A gritty, adult-oriented Punisher debut.
The Undead Iron Fist #1 (Marvel Comics) – Horror twist on the Iron Fist legacy.
Edge of Venomverse #1 (Marvel Comics) – Carnage rampages across the multiverse in this Venomverse kickoff.
X-Men of Apocalypse: Alpha #1 (Marvel Comics) – Oversized one-shot launching a new Apocalypse-driven storyline.
Imperial War: Nova – Centurion #1 (Marvel Comics) – Cosmic-scale mini-series by Jonathan Hickman.
C.O.R.T. #1 – Children of the Round Table (DC Comics) – Tom Taylor’s modern spin on Arthurian legend.
The Blue Falcon & Dynomutt #1 (Dynamite) – Hanna-Barbera icons return with multiple variant covers.
Powers 25 #1 (Dark Horse) – Anniversary relaunch of the Bendis/Oeming classic.
Racer X #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – Speed Racer’s mysterious brother takes the spotlight.
It Killed Everyone Else But Me #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – Horror-survival debut.
2025 Topps Tier One Baseball (Trading Cards) – Premium MLB release featuring on-card autos and relics.
Marvel Comic Book Heroes: 1975 Golden Anniversary (Topps) – Retro set celebrating Marvel’s 1975 era.
One Piece Series 2 Trading Cards (Cybercel) – New anime trading card release with limited hobby box sales.
Wednesday, Sept 11
2025 Panini Prizm Baseball – First Off The Line – Limited Dutch auction edition with exclusive parallels.
2024–25 Topps Inception Basketball – Premium, art-inspired basketball cards with autographs.
Thursday, Sept 12
2025 Panini Prizm Baseball – Hobby Edition – Full release of Panini’s flagship chromium baseball set.
2025 Gold Rush Shoebox Collection – Football – Mix of autographed memorabilia and graded cards.
Sunday, Sept 15
Pieces of the Past: Villains Edition (Keepsake Cards) – Relic card product featuring artifacts tied to infamous figures.
NBA Top Shot “Run It Back 2010s” Pack Drop (NFT) – Tentative mid-September launch featuring limited highlight moments from the 2010s era.
🎯 Nerdcave’s Picks of the Week
With so many new issues hitting shelves, it can be tough to know which ones deserve a spot in your pull box. That’s where we come in. Each week we spotlight the books with the strongest mix of collector hype, first appearances, and long-term value potential so you don’t miss out on the keys of tomorrow. Strap in, collectors — here are this week’s can’t-miss picks:
🦇 Batman and Robin #25 (DC) – The debut of the Quiet Man, a brand-new Gotham villain, plus a new Robin costume and art team. First appearances + Batman family = strong long-term value play.
🔫 Red Hood #1 (DC) – Jason Todd’s first-ever in-continuity, mature-readers ongoing. Packed with multiple first appearances (Henrietta Forrest, Royale, The Tower cameo) and Huntress crossover. A modern Bat-family key with big upside.
❌ X-Men of Apocalypse: Alpha #1 (Marvel) – A Joe Madureira 1:50 variant leads this revival of the Age of Apocalypse. With nostalgia power, a dystopian X-Men team re-entering main continuity has huge collector heat.
🐉 The Undead Iron Fist #1 (Marvel) – A four-issue limited series continuing Danny Rand’s saga. The Iron Fist prophecy twist and Danny’s resurrection angle make this an essential for Marvel horror/mystic collectors.
🌌 Star Wars: Tales From the Nightlands #1 (Dark Horse) – First appearance of the Nightlander, a terrifying Star Wars boogeyman. Any new canon villain in the Star Wars universe has strong long-term speculative potential.
📈 Top 10 Trending Comics of the Week
The market has been buzzing thanks to movie announcements, viral moments, and upcoming shows. From Superman movie hype to Marvel Zombies fever, these are the books collectors have been chasing hardest — all showing triple-digit percentage jumps in sales this week.
Comic | Publisher | Key Facts | FMV (Low / Mid / High) | Why Trending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #1 (1995) | DC | 1st appearance of Contessa Erica Alexandra Del Portenza (Lena Luthor’s mother) | $1 / $2 / $3 | James Gunn confirmed Superman: The Man of Tomorrow sequel film (2027) 📈 +1,525% |
Action Comics #544 (1983) | DC | Intro of Lex Luthor’s iconic Warsuit | $1 / $2 / $10 | Gunn teased Luthor in armor for the new Superman sequel 📈 +1,267% |
Ultimate Fantastic Four #21 (2005) | Marvel | 1st cameo of Marvel Zombies | $2 / $8 / $20 | Disney+ Marvel Zombies trailer dropped 📈 +380% |
Web of Spider-Man #90 (1992) | Marvel | 30th anniversary issue with 2099 gatefold poster | $1 / $2 / $10 | Collectors chasing 2099 + nostalgia bump 📈 +350% |
TMNT #10 (2025) | IDW | 1st appearance of April O’Neil as Casey Jones | $1 / $2 / $5 | Variant cover sparked huge demand 📈 +320% |
Uncanny X-Men #145 (1981) | Marvel | Iconic Dave Cockrum cover | $2 / $8 / $20 | Viral Halle Berry/Storm rumor on Instagram 📈 +300% |
Marvel Team-Up #14 (2025, Foil Blind Bag) | Marvel | Foil distributed in Battle Beast #1 blind bag | $3 / $9 / $30 | Continued Invincible universe heat 📈 +300% |
Ghost Pepper #1 (2025) | Image | Non-key, quirky new series | $1 / $2 / $5 | Word of mouth + indie buzz 📈 +287% |
Marvel Zombies #1 (2006) | Marvel | 1st solo series by Robert Kirkman | $8 / $20 / $75 | Anticipation for Marvel Zombies Disney+ series 📈 +267% |
Amazing Spider-Man #257 (1984) | Marvel | 1st Ned Leeds as Hobgoblin; 2nd Puma | $5 / $15 / $50 | Spider-Verse speculation around Hobgoblin 📈 +233% |
🌐 Top 10 NFT Projects of the Week
The NFT market continues to show sharp swings, with some projects surging on new momentum while others pull back after heavy runs. This week, Courtyard remains the volume leader, while Panini America posts a huge 62% jump, and traditional blue chips like CryptoPunks and BAYC see declines. Here’s how the top 10 projects stack up:
Rank | Collection | Chain | Sales | Transactions | Buyers | Sellers | Weekly Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Courtyard | Polygon | $14,911,652 | 154,800 | 11,780 | 6,304 | 🔻 -14.56% |
2 | CryptoPunks | Ethereum | $7,039,435 | 30 | 15 | 22 | 🔻 -6.41% |
3 | DKTNFT | BNB | $4,245,769 | 1,262 | 1,199 | 2 | 🔺 +17.83% |
4 | DMarket | Mythos | $3,840,102 | 135,964 | 10,413 | 7,577 | 🔺 +25.97% |
5 | Panini America | Panini | $3,324,074 | 38,043 | 992 | 2,630 | 🔺 +62.09% |
6 | Guild of Guardians Heroes | Immutable-Zk | $3,094,014 | 2,951 | 1,519 | 1,520 | 🔻 -11.19% |
7 | Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) | Ethereum | $2,107,613 | 97 | 52 | 41 | 🔻 -28.84% |
8 | STRIKE_PERP_POSITION | Cardano | $2,081,802 | 451 | 1 | 1 | 🔻 -32.81% |
9 | Sorare | Ethereum | $1,968,977 | 135,849 | 17,362 | 16,128 | 🔻 -22.64% |
10 | Moonbirds | Ethereum | $1,891,125 | 146 | 85 | 83 | 🔻 -52.60% |
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🙏 Wrap-Up
That’s a wrap for this week’s Nerdconomy Report! Thanks for riding along with us through the latest news, market movers, and upcoming heat in the world of collectibles. Your passion and support keep this community thriving, and every week we’re blown away by the energy you bring.