Fantastic Four #233
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
August 1981
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic John Byrne era story titled 'Mission for a Dead Man!' featuring the Human Torch prominently on the cover. The story involves the Fantastic Four dealing with a mystery involving an arsonist and internal team dynamics. This run is highly regarded for reviving the team's popularity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy vertical subscription crease running through the center of the cover; multiple color-breaking spine stress ticks; corner rounding on all four corners; edge wear along the top and bottom; slight discoloration/yellowing visible on the white border of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade newsstand copies of this issue range from $3 to $8. Higher grade 9.8 copies can reach near $100, but lower grades remain very affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The heavy vertical crease (likely from a subscription mailing) significantly lowers the grade and the cost of third-party grading would far exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition (indicated by the UPC barcode in the bottom left). It is the second issue of John Byrne's legendary run as writer/artist on the title.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper browning, period-specific 50-cent price point, and the characteristic newsstand barcode and printing registration of early 80s Marvel publications.