Marvel Free Previews: Black Panther ##1
Marvel Comics • Marvel Free Previews Vol. 2016
Writer
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Roxane Gay, Reginald Hudlin
Interior Artist
Brian Stelfreeze, Alitha E. Martinez, John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
Brian Stelfreeze
Publication Date
April 2016
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Promotional preview magazine distributed free at comic book shops to advertise the launch of the critically acclaimed Ta-Nehisi Coates Black Panther run starting in 2016, featuring preview artwork, interviews, and promotional text.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top left staple area, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and a few light surface scuffs on the front cover gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.0): Not typically slabbed due to promotional nature, but raw value dominates around $5.
Recent Sales
Recent promotional preview items of this nature generally sell in low dollar quantities between $3 and $8 depending on bundle sales.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The grading fees would far exceed the market value of a promotional preview magazine.
Notable Features
Marvel Free Previews branding in the bottom left corner with 'START HERE!' banner, promoting the relaunch of Black Panther Vol. 6 #1.
Authentication Notes
Standard promotional newsprint/glossy cover stock consistent with Marvel Free Previews distributed to comic shops in Spring 2016. No signs of counterfeiting.