Logan Paul and his latest investment move with One Piece manga

Logan Paul, a well-known influencer and entrepreneur, has recently added an interesting item to his collection: a Beckett-graded copy of Weekly Shonen Jump issue 34. This issue marks the first official publication of the globally popular manga One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda. It not only offers a look at the start of an epic journey through the world of One Piece, but also features the first canon appearance of the iconic character Monkey D. Luffy.

A remarkable find

Logan Paul shared this special issue on social media, expressing his pride in the acquisition. His copy received a 9.0 from Beckett, which is the second-highest grade available for this specific issue. Only three copies of this issue have received that same 9.0 grade, further highlighting the value and rarity of his purchase. One Piece itself has an impressive total of 1,175 chapters and is the best-selling manga in the world, with more than 600 million copies sold.

Community reaction

While Paul may be thrilled with his latest purchase, reactions within the anime and manga community have been mostly negative. Many fans have voiced concerns about the impact of his collecting habits on the manga collector market. There is worry that Paul, much like with his earlier investments in Pokémon cards, could drive up manga prices and make it harder for real fans to get their hands on the works.

The value of Weekly Shonen Jump issue 34

The copy of Weekly Shonen Jump that Logan Paul bought appears similar to other graded versions of this issue, some of which are known reprints. It would be an expensive mistake if it turns out to be a reprint, since graded reprint copies usually sell for around $700, while an original ungraded copy of Weekly Shonen Jump #34 sold for $6,875 in late 2025. This shows the huge gap in value between original and graded copies.

In his early investment attempts in the collectibles world, such as his involvement with Pokémon, Paul’s latest purchase of this iconic manga shows a different approach to collecting. It raises important questions about the ethics of collecting, the influence of celebrities on the collectibles market, and the future of manga collecting.