Secret Empire ##1 (Free Comic Book Day Issue)
Marvel Comics • Free Comic Book Day 2017 (Secret Empire)
Writer
Nick Spencer / Chip Zdarsky
Interior Artist
Andrea Sorrentino / Paulo Siqueira
Cover Artist
Andrea Sorrentino
Publication Date
May 2017
Cover Variant
Regular (Free Comic Book Day Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A prelude to the Secret Empire event featuring Steve Rogers as an agent of Hydra. It also contains a backup story featuring Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man by Chip Zdarsky.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate handling wear. Multiple color-breaking spine ticks. Significant blunting and shelf wear on the bottom right and top right corners. Visible surface scuffing and minor edge wear along the right side of the cover. Stacking curl evident.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1 to $10 plus shipping. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Professional grading is generally only economically viable for this specific issue if it were a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9 candidate.
Notable Features
Free Comic Book Day 2017 giveaway. Includes a preview of the new Spectacular Spider-Man series. Notable for the 'Hydra Cap' controversy.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 2017 FCBD release. Self-cover with standard glossy paper stock used for giveaway issues. No barcode present on this specific edition as it was not intended for resale.