Deadpool Auction Price Records: The Most Spectacular Sales

The auction market for Deadpool comics is dominated by a single issue — New Mutants #98 — but records are also multiplying on secondary titles as the franchise gains cultural importance. Specialized auction houses (Heritage Auctions, ComicConnect, ComicLink) regularly record results that redefine price benchmarks for the Deadpool segment.

This guide documents record auction prices for major Deadpool comics, analyzes the factors that led to these exceptional results, and identifies trends that could generate new records in the years to come.

Records Heritage Auctions — the market benchmark

Heritage Auctions is the leading auction house for CGC-certified comics. Its public results serve as a benchmark for the entire market. Here are the most significant Deadpool records recorded at Heritage:

New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 — $12,600 (2021):The absolute record for a Deadpool comic. Only 3-4 copies exist at this grade in the CGC census, making each transaction a major event. This result was achieved during the post-pandemic speculative peak of 2021, when the combination of stimulus checks, confined boredom and MCU hype pushed prices to historic highs.

New Mutants #98 CGC 9.8 Newsstand — $7,200 (2021):The record for the high grade newsstand edition. The rarity of the newsstand edition (15-20% of the circulation) combined with the perfect grade justifies this massive premium over the direct edition.

New Mutants #98 CGC 9.8 SS (Liefeld + Nicieza) — $8,500 (2022):Record for a double Signature Series signed by the two creators. The combination of perfect grade and double signature creates a unique item that transcends the standard market.

ComicConnect and ComicLink Records

New Mutants #98 CGC 9.8 — $5,520 (ComicConnect, January 2021):This result marked a new high for standard direct publishing at the time and helped establish the $5,000 mark during the 2021 bull market.

Deadpool #1 (1997) CGC 9.9 — $2,400 (ComicLink, 2022):Record for the founding ongoing series. Grade 9.9 is extremely rare for this issue and the transaction has drawn collectors' attention to the title's upside potential in ultra-high grade.

Circle Chase #1 CGC 9.9 — $1,680 (Heritage, 2021):Record for Deadpool's first solo title. This result surprised many observers who considered Circle Chase a "second-tier number". It confirms that grade 9.9 commands an exponential premium, even on moderate value securities in 9.8.

Evolution of records by period

Pre-film period (before 2015):The record NM #98 in CGC 9.8 topped out around $1,200. Auction houses did not particularly highlight Deadpool comics in their catalogs.

Deadpool 1 and 2 period (2016-2019):The records rose gradually from $1,500 to $3,000 in CGC 9.8. Each film pushed the ceiling by 30-50%. Auction houses began creating “star lots” around NM #98.

Pandemic/bull market period (2020-2022):Explosion of records at $5,000-7,000 in CGC 9.8 and $12,000+ in 9.9. The influx of new collectors, excess liquidity and speculative frenzy have driven prices to unprecedented levels.

Correction/stabilization period (2023-2026):Return to more sustainable levels of $2,800-4,500 in CGC 9.8. Records are no longer broken regularly but prices remain well above pre-pandemic levels.

Records by issue (excluding New Mutants #98)

Deadpool #1 (1997) CGC 9.8:Record $850 (2021). Currently stabilized at $400-700.

X-Force #2 CGC 9.8 Newsstand:Record $650 (2024, Deadpool & Wolverine effect). Sales of the newsstand edition jumped with the film.

Wolverine #88 CGC 9.8:Record $500 (2024). This issue saw the highest relative appreciation of all Deadpool comics thanks to the Deadpool & Wolverine movie — from $50 to $500 in 18 months, a 10-fold increase.

Uncanny X-Force #1 CGC 9.8:Record $250 (2021). Stabilized at $100-180 today.

Cable & Deadpool #1 CGC 9.8:Record $120 (2018, Deadpool 2 release with Cable). Currently at $40-70, in sleeper position.

Factors that create an auction record

Analysis of records allows us to identify five recurring factors that push a batch beyond expectations:

1. Rank rarity:Grades 9.9 and 10.0 command exponential bounties (5-10x the price of 9.8) because they transform a common comic into a unique item.

2. Auction timing:Auctions that end within 2-4 weeks of a major MCU announcement benefit from a FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) effect which inflates results by 20-40%.

3. Pedigree:An example from a famous collection (CGC pedigree) commands a premium of 10-30% even at the same grade.

4. Signature Series premium:The rare combinations (double/triple signature of the creators) transform a graded comic into a unique piece with a high price floor.

5. Lack of alternatives:When no other copy at the same grade has been available on the market for 6+ months, the auction becomes the only acquisition opportunity, pushing bidders to overpay.