Hot Picks: Key Issues and First Appearances for 11/27/24

The festive season turns chaotic, cosmic forces collide with adolescent angst, and the Hulk faces his ultimate reckoning—this week’s InvestComics Hot Picks is brimming with must-haves for collectors and speculators alike. As always, the hunt for first appearances, new villains, and earth-shattering revelations is on. Let’s break down why these titles deserve a spot in your collection.

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Incredible Hulk #19 celebrates a milestone with issue #800, and it’s nothing short of colossal. After being obliterated by Eldest, the Hulk finds himself enslaved, while the Mother of Horrors prepares her return. Enter Charlie Tidwell, freshly resurrected and now wielding ancient powers. Can her newfound abilities turn the tide against the immortal Eldest and the horrifying Skinwalkers of Lycana? Bonus: we get stories featuring She-Hulk, Braun, and Red Hulk, making this a must-grab for any Hulk aficionado. Spider-Boy #13 delivers a double dose of debut mayhem. First up, the origin of Spider-Girl finally hits the pages. But the real kicker? The first appearance of Hulkette, whose loyalties are unclear but whose impact will be massive. With the looming threat of the Golden Fang, Spider-Boy and Daredevil may be in for a fatal team-up. The future of Spider-Boy hangs in the balance, and speculators will want to grab this pivotal issue before it vanishes. Over in Amazing Spider-Man #62, the stakes are higher than ever as Peter faces the second of his “eight deaths.” This time, it’s Spider-Man versus the Scion of Cyttorak, Juggernaut’s godly patron. With Juggernaut already leagues stronger than Spider-Man, the odds look grim. Add in Cyttorak’s power boost, and you have a comic that screams collectability. Plus, the continuation of this storyline will have lasting consequences for Spidey’s mythos. Switching gears to a hero forged in fire and steel, Iron Man #2 ramps up “The Stark-Roxxon War.” Tony Stark is stripped of his cutting-edge suits, forced to fight in a bare-bones relic. The stakes? Roxxon has unleashed a new Iron Monger, and A.I.M. is closing in to dismantle everything Stark has left. Oh, and don’t miss the variant cover featuring the mash-up debut of Thing and Iron Man—pure gold for collectors hunting iconic firsts. Things take a turn toward the bizarre in Hornsby & Halo #1, where cosmic diplomacy takes a hilariously chaotic detour. The angelic Zachary Halo and demonic Rose Hornsby switch realms in a bid to preserve peace, but puberty and identity crises make the mission far from smooth. This marks the first appearance of both titular characters, a rare gem for collectors banking on future cult classics. In Batman Santa Claus: The Silent Knight Returns #1, Batman, Robin, and an uncharacteristically heroic Santa Claus team up in a Christmas-themed epic. With heroes trapped in another dimension and Damian Wayne forced to seek out Zatanna and the big man in red, this one’s equal parts festive and foreboding. The new villain, Silent Knight, promises to bring a frosty dose of menace to Gotham’s holiday season. 

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The Super-Family faces one of their most seismic challenges yet in Superman #20. While Superman and Superwoman attempt to uncover the source of Lois Lane’s startling new powers, they’re thrown headfirst into a battle with the unstoppable force of Doomsday. But that’s just the beginning. Enter Time Trapper, a mysterious and manipulative figure whose ultimate secret sends shockwaves through Clark, Lois, and their entire family. This issue promises revelations that could reshape the Super-Family dynamic forever. Speculators and collectors take note—anyone watching for a turning point in the Superman saga will want this one front and center in their collection. Justice League Unlimited #1 kicks off a new era for the League. Darkseid’s death has left a power vacuum, and Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are scrambling to expand their team. The debut of Ray Palmer’s Atom Project sparks a race between heroes and villains to control metahuman abilities, with devastating consequences. Expect a jaw-dropping last-page twist that’ll have collectors buzzing. The fists fly in Black Canary: Best of the Best #1, as Dinah Lance takes on Lady Shiva in a no-holds-barred battle to determine the DCU’s greatest fighter. With Tom King and Ryan Sook delivering top-tier storytelling and artistry, this one’s guaranteed to be a highlight for fans and speculators alike. Gotham’s shadows grow darker in Detective Comics #1091, where Bruce Wayne contemplates the Sangraal serum’s promise to restore his youth. Meanwhile, a new villain, Asema, is carving up Gotham’s underbelly with surgical precision. As Asema’s true motives unfold, the Dark Knight faces a harrowing choice that could reshape his future forever. On the West Coast, West Coast Avengers #1 assembles a team unlike any other. With Iron Man and War Machine leading, the lineup includes villains looking to redeem themselves, including a surprisingly cooperative Ultron. But can past sins be erased? Doubts from Spider-Woman and Firestar add to the drama, making this a fascinating addition to the Avengers saga. Venom War #5 concludes the symbiote showdown with a game-changing battle that redefines both host and symbiote. The war ends, but the aftermath sets the stage for a bold new chapter in Venom’s story. Expect this issue to be a key pivot point in the Venom mythos. Finally, Absolute Wonder Woman #2 takes Diana to monster-infested shores as she faces Harbinger-Prime, a ravenous beast from the ocean’s depths. Thompson and Sherman’s reimagining of Wonder Woman as the Princess of the Underworld continues to breathe new life into the character, making this issue a speculative treasure.
This week is bursting with key first appearances, epic battles, and storylines poised to shape the future of Marvel and DC. Whether you’re collecting for speculation or savoring the storytelling, these picks are essential. Don’t miss your chance to grab them before they become legends in their own right.

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