It’s a double bullseye as Metropolis Comics hits a new sales record for Tales of Suspense #57 CGC 9.8 Curator Collection, featuring the first appearance of the Avengers’ arrow-slinging hero Hawkeye. The high grade copy was sold to a private collector for $210,000, more than doubling the price paid for the same copy just two years before. 

“This book sold for $102,000 during a peak period for comic prices in June of 2022,” Metropolis’ Vincent Zurzolo said. “The market has seen some corrections in these post-COVID years, but this $210,000 sale shows that classic comics are continuing to be fantastic investments. It’s great news for collectors and investors, and a great way to celebrate 60 years of Hawkeye!”

Tales of Suspense #57 made history in 1964 after introducing Clint Barton as a carnival performer who builds an arsenal of arrows after watching Iron Man in action. Hawkeye’s brief heroics, however, take a villainous turn after falling under the influence of the Black Widow, making her third appearance on her own way to becoming a proper crimefighter.

This classic Tales of Suspense #57 is in very high grade condition as part of the renowned Curator pedigree. These comics were owned by a museum employee who kept the collection at work in climate-controlled storage. The pages of the book are white despite six decades of aging, and the comic’s cover is equally clean while sporting enduringly sharp corners.

“Metropolis has brokered millions of dollars in private sales this year, and we’re looking forward to pairing more sellers with top collectors,” Zurzolo said. “Stephen Fishler and I have enjoyed over 25 years of getting to know an incredible range of buyers and investors. We’re confident that our connections can provide for quick sales at the top prices for comics, original art, memorabilia, and more!”