Fantastic Force ##1
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Force Vol. 1
Writer
Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich
Interior Artist
Dante Bastianoni
Cover Artist
Dante Bastianoni
Publication Date
November 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the Fantastic Four spin-off series. The team consists of Psi-Lord (an adult Franklin Richards), Huntara, Vibraxas, and Devlor. The group is brought together to protect the Earth while Reed Richards is believed dead.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Sharp corners with very slight blunting on the bottom right. Good color vibrancy with a clean cover surface; minor surface rubbing or light stacking wear may be present but not immediately obvious.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average between $3 and $7. High-grade graded copies have sold for approximately $50 following shipping/fees.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in typical conditions.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Fantastic Force team. Features Psi-Lord (Franklin Richards) and includes a deluxe cardstock cover common for 1990s #1 issues. Direct Edition (no UPC barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel product from the 1994 period. Features standard gloss cardstock used for premium mid-90s launches. Ink density and staple placement appear consistent with mass industrial printing of the era.