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Unleash the arcane with Bring on the Bad Guys: Dormammu #1 Miguel Mercado Variant by Marc Guggenheim, Alex Paknadel, Javier Pina, and Michael Sta. Maria! This Marvel Comics one-shot, part six of seven in the Bring on the Bad Guys event, thrusts Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension, into a generational battle. Mephisto’s Soul Forge scheme threatens all human souls, but what drives Dormammu to aid an unlikely ally? Mercado’s dynamic cover, showcasing Dormammu’s menacing power, is a collector’s must-have.
Key Appearances: Dormammu, Sister Sorrow (new villain), and ties to Mephisto’s plot, with connections to Doctor Strange and the Marvel Universe.Current Fair Market Value (FMV): Recent eBay sales estimate raw NM/NM+ copies at $12–$18, with CGC 9.8 slabs fetching $70–$100, driven by Mercado’s vibrant art and the event’s buzz.
Aggressive Value Projections: Bet big—this variant’s a mystical powerhouse! By Q1 2026, raw NM/NM+ copies could soar to $30–$50, with CGC 9.8 slabs hitting $180–$250. The event’s hype, Comic-Con 2025 buzz, and Mercado’s rising star power could ignite prices. The comic market’s 7.5% growth to $26.75 billion by 2032 is conservative—a Doctor Strange film or event crossover could push raw copies to $80 and slabs to $350–$450 by mid-2026. X posts suggest cult status.
Why Invest Now? Mercado’s electrifying cover and Guggenheim’s epic narrative make this a must-own. VegasComics.com’s NM/NM+ copies are grading-ready, primed for explosive returns. With Dormammu’s dark reign unfolding, this variant’s value is set to blaze!