Fantastic Four ##1
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 2 (Heroes Reborn)
Writer
Jim Lee and Brandon Choi
Interior Artist
Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Cover Artist
Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Publication Date
November 1996
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The beginning of the 'Heroes Reborn' era. Following the events of the Onslaught saga, the Fantastic Four are reborn in a pocket universe created by Franklin Richards. This issue reimagines the team's origin in a modern setting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks visible on the left edge, minor blunting of the top right corner, and some surface scuffing/glare visible on the cover gloss. Edges appear relatively sharp but show minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average around $10 for clean copies. 9.8 graded copies have sold between $65 and $85 in current market cycles.
Grading Recommendation
Unless the comic is a guaranteed 9.8 after a press, it is generally not worth professional grading costs as the market value is low for this specific high-print-run 90s issue.
Notable Features
First issue of the Heroes Reborn volume; Jim Lee art; Direct Edition with UPC barcode; features a wraparound cover aspect if fully opened.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-90s gloss cover stock and paper quality. Correct font for barcode and price box. Staple alignment matches standard production for this era.