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DC Was Right to Replace James Gunn and Peter Safran. The Formula Had Gone Stale.

OPINION: DC was right to change the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran. The repetitive house formula had grown tired, and DC needs a…

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THE 2026 CULTURE FIEND HOLIDAY LIST50 GIFTS THAT DON’T SUCK.Music. Movies. Gadgets. Clothes. Toys. Collectibles. Sorted by price, picked with taste.EXPLORE THE 50 GIFTS ↗

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  1. Uncanny X-Men #94 — first-print cover01
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    Uncanny X-Men #94

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    Why it matters Second team appearance of the relaunched X-Men; second appearances of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird.

    Culture Fiend take Key Collector’s November 9 Hot 10 reports a matched-grade sale above its 12-month average. That comparison is a 12-month benchmark, not a seven-day or 30-day price series.

    Research $8,500 sale versus $6,153 12-month average (+38%); exact grade and edition basis shown.

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  2. Amazing Spider-Man #300 — first-print cover02
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    Amazing Spider-Man #300

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    Why it matters First full appearance of Venom and the return of Spider-Man’s red-and-blue costume.

    Culture Fiend take Key Collector’s November 9 Hot 10 reports a matched-grade sale above its 12-month average. That comparison is a 12-month benchmark, not a seven-day or 30-day price series.

    Research $3,200 sale reported 16% above the 12-month average; exact grade and edition basis shown.

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  3. Wolverine #1 — first-print cover03
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    Wolverine #1

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    Why it matters Opening issue of Wolverine’s first solo limited series.

    Culture Fiend take Key Collector’s November 9 Hot 10 reports a matched-grade sale above its 12-month average. That comparison is a 12-month benchmark, not a seven-day or 30-day price series.

    Research $732 sale versus $516 12-month average (+42%); exact grade and edition basis shown.

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