Fantasy Masterpieces ##8
Marvel Comics • Fantasy Masterpieces Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Simon; Stan Lee; Larry Lieber
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby; Joe Maneely; Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (attributed); Sol Brodsky (inks)
Publication Date
April 1967
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Silver Age anthology series that reprints Golden Age and early Silver Age stories. This issue features reprints of Captain America stories by Simon and Kirby, including battles against Ivan the Terrible and the Fake Money Fiends. It also contains several pre-hero monster stories.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and rounding of corners (especially bottom left); visible edge wear; possible moisture staining/soiling on bottom edge; red price sticker on bag obscuring cover art; overall creasing and significant surface wear visible despite the plastic bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25 | Graded (4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $12 and $30. CGC 6.0 copies have recently sold in the $80-$100 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (shipping, fees, and pressing) would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 copy. Only worth grading if sentimentally significant or if the owner suspects a much higher grade after a professional clean and press.
Notable Features
Reprints Golden Age Captain America (1941). Features monster stories with art by Steve Ditko. Early Marvel Silver Age reprint title.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock, '12c' price point, and typography are consistent with authentic 1967 Marvel publications. No immediate signs of facsimile or reproduction prints are present.