NEW MUTANTS (1983-91) #98
CGC Mint: 9.9
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 06/08/2023 7:47 PM
$40,250
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
white pages; Direct Edition; Only 1 graded higher
1st appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson), Gideon & Copycat as Domino; Liefeld cover & art
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white pages; Direct Edition; Only 1 graded higher
1st appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson), Gideon & Copycat as Domino; Liefeld cover & art
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
white pages; Direct Edition; Only 1 graded higher
1st appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson), Gideon & Copycat as Domino; Liefeld cover & art
New Mutants #98 became an instant classic comic (and top investment) with the first appearance of Deadpool, who's gone on to become one of Marvel's most beloved pop-culture icons. While hugely influential in the history of comics, this book would also lead to the highest-grossing R-rated movie in cinema history. Actually, it did that twice. Once with 2016's Deadpool, and then with 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine reclaiming the top spot from 2019's Joker.
This issue also features the first appearance of Domino and Gideon, with the former being one of the most-popular breakout stars of the Copper Age. Wade Wilson aka Deadpool was created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza as a disfigured mercenary with a superhuman healing factor and heightened physical abilities. Liefeld also came up with the design for Deadpool naming Spider-Man and Wolverine as his inspiration; he even gave the new creation a similar Weapon X origin to Wolverine, while writer Fabian Nicieza created Deadpool's personality.
Nicieza is further credited with giving Deadpool the alter ego Wade Wilson as an inside joke because the character resembles DC's Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke. Deadpool resonated with fans mostly thanks to his insane personality; he often talks to his opponents while fighting employing silly behavior as a distraction, and he is hyper-aware that he is a character in a comic book, consistently breaking the fourth wall, which has become a running gag in both his comic and cinema appearances.
Despite starting life as a supervillain, Deadpool was quickly changed into an antihero with a heart of gold, thanks to his popularity among readers. Deadpool has been featured in a number of solo titles and team-ups with Domino and Cable as his main partners. Today, Deadpool is only outdone by Tom Holland's (more family-friendly) Spider-Man as Marvel's highest-grossing hero in cinemas.
“Deadpool 3” is set to be released in November of 2024, making the character’s first appearance a hot property once again, and one could do worse than bringing home this amazingly well-preserved Mint copy. There is a single New Mutants #98 ranked Gem Mint on the census, making this one of the thirteen second-highest graded copies around. This book is certainly a key that is helping to drive the Copper Age into the realm of respectability when it comes to high-ticket auction comics. As would be expected from a Mint comic, this direct edition copy has no visible signs of wear or damage and should be a lot to keep an eye on in our Event Auction.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $375.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
white pages; Direct Edition; Only 1 graded higher
1st appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson), Gideon & Copycat as Domino; Liefeld cover & art
New Mutants #98 became an instant classic comic (and top investment) with the first appearance of Deadpool, who's gone on to become one of Marvel's most beloved pop-culture icons. While hugely influential in the history of comics, this book would also lead to the highest-grossing R-rated movie in cinema history. Actually, it did that twice. Once with 2016's Deadpool, and then with 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine reclaiming the top spot from 2019's Joker.
This issue also features the first appearance of Domino and Gideon, with the former being one of the most-popular breakout stars of the Copper Age. Wade Wilson aka Deadpool was created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza as a disfigured mercenary with a superhuman healing factor and heightened physical abilities. Liefeld also came up with the design for Deadpool naming Spider-Man and Wolverine as his inspiration; he even gave the new creation a similar Weapon X origin to Wolverine, while writer Fabian Nicieza created Deadpool's personality.
Nicieza is further credited with giving Deadpool the alter ego Wade Wilson as an inside joke because the character resembles DC's Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke. Deadpool resonated with fans mostly thanks to his insane personality; he often talks to his opponents while fighting employing silly behavior as a distraction, and he is hyper-aware that he is a character in a comic book, consistently breaking the fourth wall, which has become a running gag in both his comic and cinema appearances.
Despite starting life as a supervillain, Deadpool was quickly changed into an antihero with a heart of gold, thanks to his popularity among readers. Deadpool has been featured in a number of solo titles and team-ups with Domino and Cable as his main partners. Today, Deadpool is only outdone by Tom Holland's (more family-friendly) Spider-Man as Marvel's highest-grossing hero in cinemas.
“Deadpool 3” is set to be released in November of 2024, making the character’s first appearance a hot property once again, and one could do worse than bringing home this amazingly well-preserved Mint copy. There is a single New Mutants #98 ranked Gem Mint on the census, making this one of the thirteen second-highest graded copies around. This book is certainly a key that is helping to drive the Copper Age into the realm of respectability when it comes to high-ticket auction comics. As would be expected from a Mint comic, this direct edition copy has no visible signs of wear or damage and should be a lot to keep an eye on in our Event Auction.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $375.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.