Market Watch: Platinum Powerhouses & Doom's Dominance (April 22, 2026)

Hot Cards This Week: Storm, Deadpool, and Doctor Doom This week, three titans are dominating the market: Storm, Deadpool, and Doctor Doom. Their presence across various tiers and inserts is creating a buying frenzy.

Storm's Platinum base card, Storm #112, has seen a remarkable surge, with recent sales ranging from $180-$250. Her Gambit's Deck Chrome card, Storm #C-Q, is also performing strongly, trading hands between $40-$65. The anticipation for upcoming X-Men related MCU announcements is undoubtedly fueling this demand.

Deadpool, as always, is a market mover. While we don't have specific card numbers provided for him today, his cards across all tiers and inserts are experiencing heightened interest, likely in anticipation of his next cinematic appearance. Collectors are snapping up anything Deadpool-related from the 2025 Topps Marvel Mint set.

Doctor Doom, the undisputed monarch of Latveria, is absolutely on fire. His Platinum base card, Doctor Doom #107, is a top-tier target, with sales consistently hitting $220-$300. His Gambit's Deck Chrome card, Doctor Doom #C-K, is also holding strong at $50-$75. However, the true gems are the Doctor Doom Comic Cuts. These unique 1/1 cards are highly coveted. Recent sales for cards like Doctor Doom Comic Cut #01 #DC-01, Doctor Doom Comic Cut #02 #DC-02, Doctor Doom Comic Cut #03 #DC-03, and Doctor Doom Comic Cut #04 #DC-04 have ranged from $700 to well over $1,500, depending on the panel's iconic nature and character prominence. These are truly unique pieces of comic history embedded in a card.

Featured Card: Professor X #117 (Platinum) Today's featured card is the majestic Professor X #117 from the 2025 Topps Marvel Mint Base Platinum tier. As one of the 20 cards in this exclusive tier (odds: 1:10), it represents a significant pull. Professor X, a foundational character for the X-Men, is a perennial favorite. His Platinum card is currently trading in the $150-$200 range, showing solid growth. Compare this to other Platinum cards like Spider-Man #101 ($300-$450), Wolverine #102 ($250-$400), and Iron Man #103 ($200-$350), and you can see Professor X is holding his own among the heavy hitters. His Gambit's Deck Chrome card, Professor X #H-K, is also a strong performer, typically selling for $35-$55.

Undervalued Cards to Target Now While the market is hot, there are still opportunities. Many of the Gold tier cards (#76-100) for popular characters, especially those without immediate MCU news, could be undervalued. Look for characters with strong comic book legacies. Also, some of the less prominent characters in the Platinum tier, if you can find them at the lower end of their price range, could see future appreciation as the set matures and more collectors complete their Platinum sets. The 2025 Topps Marvel Mint set checklist for the Platinum tier can be found here.

Investment Outlook: Buy, Hold, or Sell

• Buy: Platinum tier cards for iconic characters (like Professor X, Storm, Doctor Doom) are solid long-term buys, especially if you can get them before major MCU announcements. Gambit's Deck Chrome cards for A-list characters also offer good entry points. And if you have the budget, any Doctor Doom Comic Cut is a definitive buy.
• Hold: If you own any of the cards mentioned today, particularly the Platinum cards or Doom Comic Cuts, hold firm. Their value is likely to continue appreciating. Even Bronze and Silver tier cards for fan-favorite characters are worth holding onto, as they represent foundational pieces of the 2025 Topps Marvel Mint set.
• Sell: Consider selling if you have duplicates of common Bronze or Silver tier cards, or if you need to free up capital for higher-tier acquisitions. However, for key characters, even lower-tier cards have long-term potential.

Impact of Upcoming MCU Releases The MCU continues to be a massive driver for the card market. Upcoming X-Men projects are already influencing the values of Storm and Professor X. Any official announcements regarding Doctor Doom's MCU debut would send his cards, especially the Platinum and Comic Cuts, into the stratosphere. Keep a close eye on news from Marvel Studios, as these announcements directly impact the demand and value of your 2025 Topps Marvel Mint collection. The synergy between comic lore, card artistry, and cinematic presence makes this set a truly exciting investment for collectors.