CGC Comics Hot List – October 2025

Posted on 10/1/2025

From first appearances and milestone storylines to legendary villains and cult-favorite surprises, these issues capture the pulse of pop culture and the thrill of the hunt for collectors everywhere.

In this monthly series, CGC delves into the dynamic world of comic book collecting, focusing on the hottest titles influencing the current market. Utilizing comprehensive insights from CGC submission data, we explore significant first appearances, rare variant covers and milestone issues.

This month’s hottest comics are packed with first appearances, cinematic tie-ins and legendary characters, as well as heavy hitters in horror and martial arts legends stepping into the modern spotlight. From iconic heroes to cult favorites, these issues are drawing attention like never before.

Action Comics #544 (1983)


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Action Comics #544 is a key milestone in the Superman lore, marking the first appearance of Lex Luthor's iconic battlesuit. This anniversary issue also revisits Brainiac, whose sinister presence looms large and is rumored to appear in James Gunn’s next Superman movie, Man of Tomorrow, set for 2027. Following Gunn’s teasing of the battlesuit on social media, collectors have sent this issue climbing in the charts, making it a must-watch for fans anticipating the big screen showdown between Superman and his archnemesis.

The Toxic Avenger #1 (1991)


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The Toxic Avenger #1 from Marvel Comics is drawing renewed attention as a cult favorite ahead of the upcoming Toxic Avenger movie. The comic’s offbeat humor and over-the-top heroics have long held a devoted following, and with the film generating buzz, collectors are flocking to grab this first issue.

Aliens #1 (1988)


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Aliens #1 from Dark Horse Comics has surged in popularity thanks to a resurgence of interest in the franchise. With new films and a streaming series reigniting the universe’s tension and horror, fans are rediscovering this first issue, which captures the dark, relentless tone that made the aliens such enduring icons.

Tomb of Dracula #10 (1973)


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Tomb of Dracula #10 from Marvel Comics remains a cornerstone for collectors as the first appearance of Blade. Wesley Snipes made the character legendary in a trilogy of films and reprised him in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. Blade continues to appear in new media, including the Marvel Zombies animated series on Disney+, and Marvel is moving forward with a new Blade film starring Mahershala Ali, keeping interest in this issue high among both vintage collectors and contemporary fans.

Special Marvel Edition #15 (1973)


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Special Marvel Edition #15 introduced Shang-Chi to the Marvel Universe, and the character’s popularity has only grown since the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings movie. Shang-Chi is slated to return in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, fueling renewed demand for this first appearance.

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