So as we come to our favorite time of the year, and so what I’ve decided to do is add to my collection specifically by buying some Black key issues.
Iron Man #118
This is the first appearance of James “Rodey ” Rhodes, who becomes War Machine. This issue should not be mixed up with Iron Man #282 [the issue below](which is being sold as the first appearance of War Machine).
BUT in actuality, it is the first appearance of the War Machine armor which was first worn by Tony Stark. It wasn’t until #284 that Rodey took up the moniker of War Machine.
I bought this for about $25*, but the condition isn’t great I’ll give you a better idea once it arrives. I do believe it is so cheap because people are frantically buying #282.
Teen Titans #45
This is the first appearance of Karen Beecher who will later become Bumblebee from the Teen Titans. It was a little bit under $10, and it was in pretty good condition.
Invincible Iron Man #1
This is the first cover of Ironheart (Riri) on the cover in costume.I’ve given up trying to buy her first appearance I’m too late and I’ve accepted it. This comic was exactly $10, and should be arriving in the newt week.
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16
I don’t own this one yet but I am currently in two bid wars to own copies. This is the first appearance of Monica Rambeau . Now I had assumed that I had this, only to realize after WandaVision came out and a search through my keys revealed i was wrong. Now because of the popularity, I’m on a desperate run to get this comic before another episode can come out and drive the price up any farther.
*You are probably wondering why I am not concerned about the condition.Often with older keys if you aren’t willing to shell out a couple of hundred you probably won’t get high quality and being the fact that this isn’t a character I love, I’d rather have a issue that’s not in great shape and most of my money for keys I’m searching for.
BlackGirlsLikeWhat?!? 