Marvels #1
Marvel Comics • Marvels
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Alex Ross
Cover Artist
Alex Ross
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Told through the perspective of everyday photographer Phil Sheldon, this groundbreaking limited series explores the Marvel Universe from the 1939 debut of the original Human Torch to the death of Gwen Stacy, framing superhero events through the eyes of normal citizens.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Obvious wear, heavy surface creasing and wrinkling on the front cover, minor spine stress ticks, corner blunting, and slight edge wear along the top border.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated around $10 to $25. Graded value (CGC 4.0) around $30 to $50.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales of Marvels #1 range between $10 and $30 depending on condition and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the heavy surface creases which would result in a low grade, outweighing the certification and grading costs.
Notable Features
Iconic painted cover art by Alex Ross, highly celebrated prestige format painted artwork capturing historical moments in the Marvel Universe.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic based on standard print quality, paper stock, and color registration matching known first-printing copies of Marvels #1.