People Are Paying Absurd Prices for an Advance Copy of, "Midnight Spider-Man," #2 0 ▲ The Newest Rant 1 hour ago · Gaming · hide · 0 comments New York Comic-Con is in full swing. Various comics, movies, and shows have been announced. When it is done, I'll probably highlight the news I (personally) find most interesting. One thing that often happens at these major conventions is exclusive comics, variants, and so forth. A unique or rare variant can go for big bucks on the aftermarket. That said, one thing has me befuddled for getting, "Hot." At Marvel's Midnight Universe Panel--held to discuss the new alternate continuity that just started--attendees were given a polybagged advance copy of, "Midnight Spider-Man," #2. Besides being in a little polybag, it appears to be the regular #2 issue that will hit stands in a month or so. People are paying 80-ish bucks for something that will have plenty of copies available in 30 or fewer days. It isn't a rare variant, key issue, or anything...just an advanced copy. Huh?Is the FOMO so bad that people will pay $80 for something that--quite soon--will be everywhere for $5? No special… No comments yet. Log in to reply on the Fediverse. Comments will appear here.