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Will Prophet #21 Be The First Speculator Hit Of 2012 (UPDATE)

UPDATE: Now with added Rob Liefeld variant and original cover, in their street trade dress.

Over the last few years, there has been a rule for speculating in modern comic books. Pick a first issue title, preferably from Image, by someone with a little history and fanbase, who has lucked onto a strong high concept. The odds are it will be underordered and you'll be able to flip it in the first few weeks of sale before the market settles. If you're lucky you might also get something that may pay off in the long term, if you want to risk it. Bleeding Cool has followed the likes of Chew, Morning Glories, Skullkickers, Nonplayer and more along that path.

But the first comic of 2012 that may have the potential to follow them, doesn't quite follow that pattern. By being issue 21.

Prophet, a revival of an old Extreme Studios title, bears very little resemblance to its original. By Brandon Graham and SImon Roy, it has, however, the visible and vocal support of the likes of Warren Ellis. Oh, and Bleeding Cool.

But, until you read it, it may have the taint of Extreme – which may have dragged retailer orders down, as they recall the later copies of Prophet back in the day they may have had to throw in the dumpster.

Put it this way. Prophet #21 is underordered. It has critical acclaim and A-List backing. When it hits, it will hit with media impact and great reviews. And will sell out in seconds, before racing up the eBay charts. If you want a copy, get your retailer to reserve you one. Out on January 18th, it's too late to up the print run now.

Say, I wonder if it will have an affect on the value of Prophet #1-20? Now that would be funny…

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