Fantastic Four ##307
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
October 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'To Duel With Diablo!' The Fantastic Four (consisting of The Thing, Human Torch, She-Thing/Sharon Ventura, and Crystal) encounter the villainous Diablo in a Mayan temple. Features a guest appearance by Sharon Ventura as Ms. Marvel (before her transformation into She-Thing).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with slight color breaks, corner blunting on the bottom right, a small minor crease along the bottom edge, and light surface wear consistent with age. Edges show slight shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (9.6+): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $4 and $12 on platforms like eBay. Graded copies are less common due to the comic's commonality.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is a common late 80s issue with moderate collector demand.
Notable Features
Direct Market edition (indicated by the Spider-Man head in the UPC box). Features Diablo as the primary antagonist. Key roster era where Reed and Sue Richards are on leave from the team.
Authentication Notes
Item appears to be an authentic 1987 Marvel production. Gloss levels and newsprint interior paper stock are consistent with Marvel's manufacturing standards for this era.