Black Cat ##1
Marvel Comics • Black Cat (Vol. 1)
Writer
Jed MacKay
Interior Artist
Travel Foreman
Cover Artist
Artgerm (Stanley Lau)
Publication Date
August 2019
Cover Variant
Variant / B Cover (Artgerm Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Felicia Hardy (Black Cat) returns in a new solo series. After the events of 'Hunted' in Amazing Spider-Man, Felicia is back to her old ways, attempting a high-stakes heist involving the Black Fox and the Thieves Guild of New York.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint/Mint (CGC 9.8)
Condition Details
As the comic is already in a CGC slab, the visual assessment assumes a 9.8 grade. The cover shows high gloss, sharp corners, and no visible spine stress. The slab itself appears free of major cracking, though there is light reflection on the plastic surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (9.8): $90 - $125
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies of the Artgerm Variant have recently sold in the range of $85 to $115 USD. Raw NM copies settle around $35.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded by CGC. For this specific modern variant, a 9.8 grade is the standard target for maximizing ROI. A 9.9 or 10.0 would significantly increase value, but is rare.
Notable Features
Artgerm Variant cover (highly collectible cover artist). First issue of the 2019 solo series relaunch. Includes a barcode (Direct Edition variant).
Authentication Notes
The comic is encapsulated in a third-party grading holder (CGC) with a visible hologram and certification label at the top, confirming its authenticity and grade.