Venom ##1
Marvel Comics • Venom Vol. 4
Writer
Donny Cates
Interior Artist
Ryan Stegman
Cover Artist
Gabriele Dell'Otto
Publication Date
October 2018
Cover Variant
Bulletproof Comics Dell'Otto Store Exclusive
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The start of the acclaimed Donny Cates run. Eddie Brock discovers a dark secret about the symbiote's origins and encounters Knull, the God of the Symbiotes. This issue introduces the concept of the Grendel symbiote.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible on left edge; corners appear relatively sharp but image resolution limits fine detail; no major color-breaking creases or stains identified.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25–$45; Graded (CGC 9.8): $90–$130
Recent Sales
Recent sales for the Color Dell'Otto variant show a steady market around $30 for raw copies and $115 for 9.8 slabs.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8. Mid-grade copies (9.0-9.4) often sell for less than the cost of grading and shipping fees.
Notable Features
First appearance of Knull (shadowed/cameo) and the Grendel; start of a major modern era for the character; Store Exclusive variant.
Authentication Notes
Trade dress matches the Bulletproof Comics exclusive release; ink density and trade dress logos are consistent with 2018 Marvel modern stock.