Fantastic Four ##315
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
June 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled ' The Menace of Master Pandemonium.' The Fantastic Four (consisting of The Thing, She-Thing/Sharon Ventura, Human Torch, and Crystal) battle Master Pandemonium and his demons. Significant to the late 80s era of the team characterized by the absence of Reed and Sue Richards.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, subtle surface scuffing on the black ink areas of the cover, and possible minor foxing visible on the white edge of the back cover behind the plastic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.0+): $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average $8.00; CGC 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $100-$120. Common bin issue with moderate supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading fees, shipping, and insurance likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. It is a great reader copy or filler for a run.
Notable Features
Features Master Pandemonium, a villain primarily associated with the West Coast Avengers and the Scarlet Witch's children storyline. Direct Edition with Barcode.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-correct 1988 newsprint paper stock and standard Marvel Direct Edition trade dress. No signs of counterfeiting detected.