Ultimate Comics The Ultimates ##8
Marvel Comics • Ultimate Comics The Ultimates Vol. 2
Writer
Jonathan Hickman
Interior Artist
Esad Ribic
Cover Artist
Esad Ribic
Publication Date
May 2012
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Esad Ribic, this issue continues the epic storyline featuring the Ultimates dealing with catastrophic global threats, featuring intense action sequences with characters like the Hulk.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress along the left edge, slight corner blunting on the top right, clean and glossy cover with vibrant colors, no major creases or tears visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for modern high-grade issues of this run range between $5 and $10 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) unless part of a complete run or personal collection, as the grading fees would exceed the raw market value.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with barcode box, features a free digital copy offer box on the cover, highly acclaimed creative team of Hickman and Ribic.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern Marvel paper stock, proper barcode and UPC positioning, clear print registration, consistent with authentic first printing copies from 2012.