Choosing a comics collectible often comes down to a single question: what do you want the item to do for your collection? If you want something you can read, an action figure to pose, or a framed piece of animation history to hang, the answer changes your budget dramatically. The four options here span from a $30 promotional comic to a $4,999.95 original production cel from Batman: The Animated Series. Each has a different purpose, and none of them is a one-size-fits-all choice.
Quick Take
- For a shelf-ready action figure, the Hasbro Marvel Legends Bloodstorm is new, fully articulated, and costs USD 34.26.
- For a niche comic collector, the Midnight Universe black and white ashcan is a USD 30.00 Marvel retailer promo.
- For reading, the Avengers lot gives you 15 bagged and boarded comics for USD 57.99.
- For original animation art, the Catwoman Kissing Batman cel is a framed production cel from the 1992 premiere, at USD 4,999.95.
Price Comparison
| Product | Price | Value Bar | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Legends Series Strange Tales Bloodstorm 6-Inch Action Figure F9035 | USD 34.26 | New 6-inch Hasbro figure with 3 accessories and a Blackheart Build-A-Figure piece | |
| Midnight Universe Black and White ashcan edition | USD 30.00 | 2026 Marvel retailer promo comic in black and white | |
| Lot of 15 Avengers Marvel Comics | USD 57.99 | 15 bagged and boarded Modern Age comics | |
| Catwoman Kissing Batman The Animated Series Cat and the Claw Production Cel OPC | USD 4,999.95 | Framed original production cel from the 1992 premiere episode |
Decision Matrix
| Your Priority | Recommended Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest entry price | Midnight Universe ashcan | USD 30.00 gets you a 2026 Marvel promo comic |
| Displayable action figure | Marvel Legends Bloodstorm | New, fully articulated, 6-inch scale with accessories |
| A stack of comics to read | Avengers lot | 15 comics, bagged and boarded, for USD 57.99 |
| Original animation art | Catwoman Kissing Batman cel | Framed original production cel from a classic episode |
Product Notes
Marvel Legends Series Strange Tales Bloodstorm 6-Inch Action Figure F9035
This Hasbro Marvel Legends figure reimagines Storm as Bloodstorm, a vampire version from X-Men comics, and comes as a new, multicolor 6-inch scale figure. It is fully articulated with poseable head, arms, and legs, and includes three accessories and a Blackheart Build-A-Figure piece. The set is aimed at ages 4 and up, and the design is described as comics-inspired with display-worthy articulation. At USD 34.26, this is a practical way to bring a Marvel Comics look to your shelf. The main limitation is that it is a single figure, not a comic or a piece of animation art; if you are looking for something to read or hang under glass, this figure will not satisfy that part of your collection.
Midnight Universe Black and White ashcan edition
This is a 2026 Marvel Comics retailer promo, published in the United States and tied to the "Marvel Midnight" series. The black and white ashcan format is a collector's niche, and this title is explicitly not the SDCC exclusive. It is the retailer promo version, so if you collect convention-exclusive or promotional variants, this is the piece to check out. At USD 30.00, it is the lowest priced item in this comparison. The condition is listed as unspecified, which means you don't have the same guarantee of "New" or "Like New" that comes with the other options. If you are buying a comic to read or display in a graded case, the lack of condition detail is a real drawback.
Lot of 15 Avengers Marvel Comics
The Avengers lot is exactly what it sounds like: 15 Modern Age comics, bagged and boarded, including various issue numbers and variants such as The Avengers 1, 1.1, 2, 2.1, 3, 3.1, 4, 4.1, 5, 5.1, 6, 8, 11, and 678. The condition is listed as Like New, and the lot is described as not graded. This gives you a substantial stack of reading material for USD 57.99. The limitation is that you can't choose which issues you want, and some of the titles are issues with decimals, which might be less familiar to casual readers. If you want a variety of Avengers comics to flip through, this is your pick. If you're hunting for a specific key issue, you're better off buying that issue individually.
Catwoman Kissing Batman The Animated Series Cat and the Claw Production Cel OPC
This is the premium item in the lineup. It is an original production cel from Batman: The Animated Series, specifically from "The Cat and the Claw Part One," the episode that premiered September 5, 1992. The cel depicts Catwoman kissing Batman, a climactic scene according to the product description. It is framed, triple matted, and mounted over a photo background. The condition is listed as used, but the description notes it has had only one owner and has been displayed in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment. The price is USD 4,999.95. That makes it the single most expensive item here. The limitation is that you are buying one cel from a multi-cel scene, not a full sequence, and there is no formal grading to back up the condition. For animation art collectors, this is the piece to consider.
Final Recommendation
Match the collectible to the way you want to enjoy it. If you want the least expensive way to own a Marvel Comics piece, go with the Midnight Universe ashcan at USD 30.00. If you want something to pose and display without worrying about comic storage, the Marvel Legends Bloodstorm figure at USD 34.26 is a practical pick. If you want reading material, the Avengers lot at USD 57.99 gives you 15 comics to explore. And if you want a conversation-starting, framed original animation artwork, the Catwoman Kissing Batman cel at USD 4,999.95 is the memorable centerpiece. Each of these comics collectibles serves a different purpose, so the right purchase depends on what you plan to do with it.
