Journey into Mystery #114
1st appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man (Carl 'Crusher' Creel)
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11 listingson eBay right now look like this issue but aren't it — usually the cheapest ones on the page. Here's what's wrong with each, so you don't buy the wrong book.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$4.88
Journey Into Mystery #114 True Believers Reprint 1st Absorbing Man NM gem Wow z
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$6.99
True Believers, Absorbing Man #1, Marvel, 2020 Reprint Journey into Mystery #114
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewWrong volume$9.99
The War of the Realms Journey into Mystery #4 2019 Marvel Comics X189-114
Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.
- ViewNot the comic$14.99
JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #114 COMIC BOOK COVER 11"x17" POSTER PRINT
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
- ViewNot the comic$20.00
The Mighty Thor Issue 114 Comic Book Poster Absorbing Man Journey Into Mystery
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
- ViewWrong volume$56.60
2020 Upper Deck Marvel Ages Comic Clippings 41/50 Journey into Mystery #114 i1f
Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.
- ViewWrong volume$56.89
2020 Upper Deck Marvel Ages Comic Clippings 19/50 Journey into Mystery #114 3x1
Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.
- ViewWrong volume$58.33
2020 Upper Deck Marvel Ages Comic Clippings 36/50 Journey into Mystery #114 0bf7
Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.
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| Updated | Grade | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CGC 9.8 | $5,780.75 |
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