Choosing comics collectibles often comes down to whether you want surprise volume, a specific character, or a named artist tied to a particular issue. In this group, the choice is especially clear: one mixed comic book lot sits far below the two SDCC-focused Absolute titles, while the Batman and Wonder Woman picks are close together at the top of the range.
Quick take
- Best for variety and discovery: Comic book Mystery Lot: up to 25 books, Marvel-DC-Indies, Golden to Modern Age. The title points to a broad mix across Marvel, DC, indies, and multiple comic eras, making it the natural choice for readers who enjoy not knowing exactly what will arrive.
- Best Wonder Woman-focused pick: Absolute Wonder Woman 1 Mark Brooks SDCC NM. It centers on issue number 1, Mark Brooks, and Absolute Wonder Woman, so it is the clearest fit for shoppers who want that character and artist pairing.
- Best Batman-focused pick: Absolute Batman 1 J Scott Campbell SDCC NM JSC. It is the highest-priced item here, but it also has the most direct Batman/J Scott Campbell focus.
The listed price range runs from $9.99 to $80, with the lowest-priced mystery lot sitting 88% below the highest-priced Absolute Batman option. That spread matters: the mystery lot is a quantity-and-surprise play, while the two Absolute books are more about a specific issue, character, and artist.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Comic book Mystery Lot: up to 25 books, Marvel-DC-Indies, Golden to Modern Age | USD 9.99 | |
| Absolute Wonder Woman 1 Mark Brooks SDCC NM | USD 75.00 | |
| Absolute Batman 1 J Scott Campbell SDCC NM JSC | USD 80.00 |
Decision matrix
| Shopping priority | Best match | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| You want the most comics for the lowest listed spend | Comic book Mystery Lot | The title promises up to 25 books and spans Marvel, DC, indies, and Golden to Modern Age material. |
| You collect Wonder Woman | Absolute Wonder Woman 1 Mark Brooks SDCC NM | The attributes identify Wonderwoman as the character, Absolute Wonder Woman as the series title, and Mark Brooks as the artist/writer. |
| You collect Batman | Absolute Batman 1 J Scott Campbell SDCC NM JSC | The title and attributes both center on Absolute Batman, with J Scott Campbell named as artist/writer. |
| You prefer a specific issue number | Absolute Wonder Woman or Absolute Batman | Both are issue number 1 entries in their respective Absolute series. |
| You dislike mystery assortments | Absolute Wonder Woman or Absolute Batman | Each is tied to a named character, named artist, and named series rather than a mixed lot. |
| You enjoy mixed publishers and eras | Comic book Mystery Lot | The description names Marvel, DC, Gold Key, IDW, and a mix of modern plus older-era material. |
Concise product notes
Comic book Mystery Lot: up to 25 books, Marvel-DC-Indies, Golden to Modern Age
This is the widest, least predictable choice in the set. The title frames it as a mystery lot with up to 25 books, and the description names a broad mix of publishers and franchises, including Marvel, DC, Gold Key, IDW, Spider-man, Batman, Star Trek, Conan, Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Alien, and Predator. That makes it appealing if the fun is opening a mixed box rather than targeting one exact issue. The limitation is built into the same idea: condition varies, the attribute condition is Good, and the books are not individually boarded, so it is not the best fit for a shopper who wants one specific near-mint character issue.
Absolute Wonder Woman 1 Mark Brooks SDCC NM
The Wonder Woman pick is the more focused of the two non-mystery options for shoppers who care about character, series, and artist together. Its attributes line up around Mark Brooks, Wonderwoman, issue number 1, Absolute Wonder Woman, and US Comics, which gives it a cleaner collecting target than the mixed lot. It also carries a Brand New condition attribute and "NM" in the title. The tradeoff is that it is close to the top of this set's price range, and it offers one named issue rather than the multi-book variety promised by the mystery lot.
Absolute Batman 1 J Scott Campbell SDCC NM JSC
The Batman choice is the most narrowly targeted collectible here: Absolute Batman, issue number 1, with J Scott Campbell named in both the title and attributes. For a Batman-focused buyer, that specificity is the main draw, especially compared with a mystery assortment where Batman may be only part of a wider mix. It is also marked Brand New in the attributes and uses "NM" in the title. The limitation is the listed cost: at the top of the group, it asks more than the Wonder Woman issue and far more than the mystery lot, while still being a single named comic.
How to choose between them
Start with your collecting style. If you want a box-opening experience and do not mind varied condition, the Comic book Mystery Lot is the obvious outlier. It costs far less than the two SDCC Absolute picks and uses language like "up to 25 books," "Marvel-DC-Indies," and "Golden to Modern Age," so it is built around breadth. It is also the only option here that mentions a mix of genres, including super hero, sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and funny animal material.
If you want a displayable or character-specific item, the mystery lot becomes less suitable. The two Absolute titles are cleaner choices because each has a named series title, named character, named artist/writer, and issue number 1. Between those two, the decision is mostly fandom and artist preference: Mark Brooks with Absolute Wonder Woman or J Scott Campbell with Absolute Batman.
The small gap between the two top prices may also help. The Wonder Woman issue is slightly lower, while the Batman issue is the highest listed item in the set. That does not automatically make one better; it simply means the Batman/J Scott Campbell combination asks the most within this comparison. Choose it if the Absolute Batman and JSC title wording matters more to you than saving the difference.
Final recommendation
For most shoppers who simply want more comics to read, sort, or discover, choose the Comic book Mystery Lot: up to 25 books, Marvel-DC-Indies, Golden to Modern Age because its low listed price and broad mix create the most varied purchase.
Choose Absolute Wonder Woman 1 Mark Brooks SDCC NM if your priority is a Wonder Woman issue #1 tied to Mark Brooks and a Brand New condition attribute.
Choose Absolute Batman 1 J Scott Campbell SDCC NM JSC if Absolute Batman and J Scott Campbell are the key names you want, and you are comfortable choosing the highest-priced item in this group.