Mary Jane & Black Cat ##1
Marvel Comics • Mary Jane & Black Cat (2022)
Writer
Jed MacKay
Interior Artist
Vincenzo Carratù
Cover Artist
Adam Hughes
Publication Date
December 2022
Cover Variant
Artgerm (Stanley Lau) White Background Virgin Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Set during the 'Dark Web' event, Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy (Black Cat) are forced to team up and venture into Limbo. This issue explores their complicated relationship while they face demonic threats.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Book appears to be in very high-grade condition through the polybag. Corners look sharp. There are no obvious color-breaking spine ticks visible, though some minor handling dings on the bag may obscure micro-imperfections on the cardstock cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15-$25; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60-$80
Recent Sales
Raw copies of this specific virgin variant consistently sell in the $20 range. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $70.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended unless the book is a guaranteed 9.8 and intended for a personal collection. The cost of grading plus shipping often exceeds the immediate market value gain for this modern variant.
Notable Features
Virgin variant (no trade dress/titles) featuring cover art by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau. This is part of the first solo miniseries featuring the duo of Mary Jane and Black Cat.
Authentication Notes
The book features Artgerm's signature style and logo in the bottom right. The paper stock is the modern heavy glossy cover typical of 2020s Marvel variants.