Venom: Funeral Pyre ##1
Marvel Comics • Venom: Funeral Pyre
Writer
Carl Potts
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Venom crosses paths with The Punisher as they deal with a mutual threat involving pyromaniac vigilantes and drug cartels.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0) to Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Book is housed in a protective bag and board. Appears to have sharp corners, a flat cover, minimal spine stress ticks, and clean edges based on visual inspection. Foil elements on the cover appear intact without peeling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.2/9.4): $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range between $10 and $18 depending on platform and condition. Graded 9.4 copies typically trade around $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a personal collection or high-grade set completion, as the raw value is relatively close to the cost of third-party grading.
Notable Features
Foil embossed cover, Direct Edition barcode box, features both Venom and The Punisher team-up/clash.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Marvel Direct Edition publishing indicators present, including correct UPC/Direct Edition box, foil stamping, and paper stock typical of the era.