Thanos ##1
Marvel Comics • Thanos Vol. 2
Writer
Jeff Lemire
Interior Artist
Mike Deodato Jr.
Cover Artist
Mike Deodato Jr.
Publication Date
January 2017
Cover Variant
Mike Deodato Jr. Hip Hop Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thanos returns to reclaim his quadrant and family, dealing with his son Thane and a terminal illness. This issue begins the acclaimed 'Thanos' run that eventually leads into the 'Thanos Wins' and Cosmic Ghost Rider storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners; very minor spine stress visible at top left; cover maintains high gloss under polybag; no visible color-breaking creases; slight blunting on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $45.00 | Graded (9.8): $120.00 - $160.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $35 and $50 depending on sharpness. CGC 9.8 copies have consistently stayed above $125 due to the popularity of the Hip Hop variant series.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it can reach a 9.8 grade. The Hip Hop variants have a strong collector base. A professional press could likely remove minor handling marks to secure a higher grade.
Notable Features
Marvel Hip Hop Variant based on the album cover for 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent. Modern key due to the start of a popular creative run.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern Marvel trade dress and barcode format for 2017. High-gloss finish and digital coloring are consistent with authentic First Printing production standards.