Buy Before the Trailer Drops: Doomsday Characters Most Likely to Spike After the First Public Trailer

If you've been following the MCU news cycle, you know the CinemaCon trailer for Avengers: Doomsday was strictly industry-only back in April 2026. The rest of us are still waiting for that first public glimpse. But here's the thing: smart collectors aren't waiting for the YouTube drop to make their moves.

Once general audiences see what's coming, the market for specific characters is going to explode. If you want to get ahead of the curve, you need to be looking at Topps Marvel Mint and Topps Marvel Comic Book Heroes right now. Let's break down which characters are primed for a massive spike when that trailer finally hits the internet.

1. Doctor Doom (The Obvious Catalyst)

It goes without saying, but Robert Downey Jr. returning as Victor Von Doom is the biggest pop culture event of the decade. When the public sees him in the armor for the first time, the hype will be uncontainable. We already know he's the main villain, and as we covered in our Platinum Tier breakdown, his cards are already moving.

But the trailer will push things into overdrive. In the Topps Marvel Mint set, #107 Doctor Doom (Platinum) is the card to watch. There are only 220 numbered Platinum cards per character, including the highly sought-after Encased /25 and Black Foil /10. If you can secure one of these before the trailer drops, you're sitting on a goldmine.

2. Wolverine & Spider-Man (The Rumored Opening)

The rumors of an alternate NYC opening sequence featuring Hugh Jackman's Wolverine fighting Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man are deafening. If the trailer even hints at this showdown, the market for both characters will go nuclear. These are two of the most beloved legacy characters in Marvel history, and seeing them clash on screen is a collector's dream.

For Topps Marvel Mint, you want to target #101 Spider-Man (Platinum) and #102 Wolverine (Platinum). Both have the same 220 numbered cards in the Platinum tier. The Chrome Superfractor /1 for either of these characters could easily become a grail card overnight. Check out our Card Database to track the parallels for these two heavy hitters.

3. The X-Men (The Mutant Arrival)

We know the X-Men are confirmed for Doomsday, and the trailer is bound to give us our first real look at them integrating into the wider MCU. Characters like #112 Storm (Platinum), #115 Magneto (Platinum), and #117 Professor X (Platinum) are going to see a significant bump.

But don't sleep on the Silver and Gold tiers. #51 Beast (Silver) and #87 Cyclops (Gold) are fantastic targets. The Gold tier has 236 numbered cards per character, including the Orange Foil /25, while the Silver tier has 261 numbered cards, featuring the Green Foil /75. These are accessible entry points that will still see strong appreciation.

4. The Fantastic Four (The First Family)

With Pedro Pascal confirmed as Mister Fantastic, the Fantastic Four are going to be central to the Doomsday narrative. The trailer will likely showcase their dynamic, and collectors will be scrambling for their cards.

#106 Mister Fantastic (Platinum) is the obvious choice, but keep an eye on #90 The Thing (Gold) and #98 Human Torch (Gold). The Gold tier's Red Chrome /5 and Black Chrome /10 parallels are going to be highly contested once the general public gets a taste of the First Family in action.

What This Means for Collectors

The window of opportunity is closing. The public trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is going to act as a massive catalyst for the trading card market, specifically for Topps Marvel Mint and Topps Marvel Comic Book Heroes. When millions of fans see these characters on screen, the demand for their premium cards will skyrocket.

By building your position now, you're getting in before the mainstream hype cycle takes over. Focus on the numbered parallels, especially in the Platinum and Gold tiers, as these offer the best combination of scarcity and character significance. Don't wait for the trailer to tell you what to buy—anticipate the market and make your moves today. You can track recent sales and comps on our eBay Comps page to ensure you're getting the best deals.

Collector's Corner: Hot Cards to Watch

Here are four cards you should be hunting for before the trailer drops:

1. #107 Doctor Doom (Platinum) - Encased /25
2. #101 Spider-Man (Platinum) - Gold Foil /50
3. #102 Wolverine (Platinum) - Silver Foil /99
4. #112 Storm (Platinum) - Black Foil /10

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Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026.