Fantastic Four ##9
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 7 (listed frequently as Vol. 8 in digital databases)
Writer
Ryan North
Interior Artist
Ivan Fiorelli
Cover Artist
Joshua "Sway" Swaby
Publication Date
July 2023
Cover Variant
Invincible Woman Variant (Joshua Swaby Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Fantastic Four find themselves in a strange town where everyone's memory is wiped at the end of the day. This issue continues Ryan North's run focusing on sci-fi mystery. The cover depicts the 'Invincible Woman' (Sue Storm) in a dark, stylized costume.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4 - 9.8)
Condition Details
Image represents a digital stock listing or new storefront copy. Visible corners appear sharp with no apparent spine stress or color-breaking creases. As a modern book, it is expected to be in high-grade condition.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $65.00 - $85.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales on secondary markets like eBay show raw copies selling for slightly above cover price ($5-$10 USD), while 9.8 graded copies sell in the $70 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the copy is a guaranteed 9.8 to complete a Joshua Swaby cover set. The cost of grading currently exceeds the secondary market premium for raw copies.
Notable Features
Stylized 'Invincible Woman' cover art by Joshua Swaby. Part of a series of character-focused variants.
Authentication Notes
Official Marvel solicitation and UPC (not visible on this variant's trade dress) confirm authenticity. No known counterfeits of this specific lower-value modern variant exist.