The 5 Most Valuable Deadpool Comics
Deadpool is one of Marvel’s most popular modern characters, but his value as a collectible is concentrated almost entirely in a single book: his first appearance. The Merc with a Mouth debuted as a minor villain in 1991, years before his solo series, and that debut towers over everything else he’s appeared in. Below are the most valuable Deadpool comics, ranked by current raw Near Mint (9.4) value and refreshed automatically from live market data.
Deadpool’s ongoing series launched in the late 1990s and 2000s during high-print eras, so his solo issues — while fun and collectible — carry modest values compared with his scarce, sought-after first appearance.
| # | Comic | Key / First Appearance | NM Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Mutants (1983) #98 | Deadpool (Wade Wilson), Copycat (disguised as Domino), Gideon | $270 |
| 2 | Deadpool (1997) #1 | Blind Al (Althea), T-Ray (Wade Wilson), CF (Cannon Fodder)(Steele Fitzpatrick) | $35 |
| 3 | Deadpool (2016) #6 | Deadpool 2099 (Warda Wilson), Deadpool (Ellie Comacho) | $30 |
| 4 | Deadpool (1997) #14 | Ajax (Francis) | $30 |
| 5 | Deadpool (1997) #65 | Nijo Minamiyori (later becomes Alex Hayden in Agent X), Black Swan | $20 |
Values are raw Near Mint (9.4) estimates from live market data and change over time. Look up any comic's value.
The most valuable Deadpool keys
The New Mutants #98 (1991) leads by a wide margin — the first appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson), created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza. Two blockbuster films turned this early-90s book into one of the most sought-after modern keys, and it’s the definitive Deadpool comic to own.
From his solo runs, Deadpool #1 (1997) — the launch of his first ongoing series — is the most valuable, followed by Deadpool #14 (1997), the first appearance of Ajax (Francis), the villain adapted for the first Deadpool film.
The remaining top-five keys come from his solo titles as well, including early first appearances from the 1997 series and a modern key (the first Deadpool 2099) from the 2016 run.
Why New Mutants #98 dominates
Deadpool is unusual in that a single issue accounts for nearly all of his collectible value. New Mutants #98 is his true first appearance, and first appearances of major characters are what the market prizes most. His solo series, by contrast, launched during higher-print eras, so those issues are common and inexpensive.
If you’re building a Deadpool collection for value, New Mutants #98 is the anchor — everything else is a distant second.
How these values are calculated
The figures here are raw Near Mint (9.4) values derived from recent sales and refreshed automatically — not a fixed annual guide. Click any issue for its full condition-by-grade breakdown, graded (CGC) values, and price history. Values are estimates and the market moves, so treat them as a current snapshot rather than a formal appraisal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable Deadpool comic?
As of August 2026, The New Mutants (1983) #98 (first appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson), Copycat (disguised as Domino), Gideon) is the most valuable, with a raw Near Mint value around $270.
Is New Mutants #98 the first appearance of Deadpool?
Yes. The New Mutants #98 (1991) is Deadpool’s first appearance, and it’s by far the most valuable Deadpool comic.
Are Deadpool’s solo comics worth anything?
Most are modestly priced. His ongoing series launched in higher-print eras, so issues like Deadpool #1 (1997) are collectible but far less valuable than his first appearance.
Which Deadpool comic is the first Ajax?
Deadpool #14 (1997) is the first appearance of Ajax (Francis), the villain featured in the first Deadpool film.
Are graded (CGC) Deadpool comics worth more than raw copies?
For New Mutants #98, yes — high-grade CGC copies command significant premiums. His common solo issues show a smaller graded premium. Click any issue for its graded pricing.
How often do these values update?
Automatically, from live market data — so this list reflects the current market, not a static annual guide.