Gwenom vs. Carnage ##2
Marvel Comics • Gwenom vs. Carnage (2021)
Writer
Seanan McGuire
Interior Artist
Flaviano
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
February 2021
Cover Variant
Regular (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A tie-in to the 'King in Black' event. Gwen Stacy (Ghost-Spider) of Earth-65 deals with her symbiote suit while facing off against MJ Watson, who has been transformed into a Carnage-like creature.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners; slight blunting on the top left corner; minimal spine stress ticks visible under glare; surface gloss remains high; no major color breaks or creases identified from the photo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $6 | Graded 9.8: $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $4-$5 on eBay; 9.8 CGC slabs are selling for roughly $50-$65.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading at this time. The cost of professional grading exceeds the current market value relative to potential gains. Pressing might improve it to a 9.6/9.8, but it's not a significantly high-value key issue.
Notable Features
King in Black tie-in logo on upper left; Ken Lashley cover art; features Gwenom and Earth-65 Carnage (MJ Watson).
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern comic. Includes barcode with trade dress for 'Bonus Digital Edition'; paper stock and printing alignment are consistent with 2021 Marvel production standards.