Fantastic Four Roast ##1
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Roast
Writer
Fred Hembeck (and Various)
Interior Artist
Fred Hembeck (with guest artists)
Cover Artist
Fred Hembeck
Publication Date
May 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A satirical one-shot commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fantastic Four. In the style of a celebrity roast, various Marvel heroes gather to mock and celebrate the FF. Written and illustrated in Fred Hembeck's signature whimsical style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and localized color-breaking ticks visible. Notable rounding and blunting on the top-right corner. Slight edge wear on the bottom left. Gloss remains decent though some surface scuffing is visible from the photo angle.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (9.8): $120.00 - $160.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically sell for $12-$18. High-grade 9.8 CGC slabs have recently trended around $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. In the observed 7.0 condition, the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book. Only worth grading if it is a flawless 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Fred Hembeck interior and cover art. Featuring a massive crossover of Marvel characters in caricature style including Spider-Man, The Hulk, Captain America, and the X-Men. Direct edition (no barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1982 Marvel 75-cent price point. Paper stock appears consistent with age; color registration on yellow background is typical for the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.