Venom ##1
Marvel Comics • Venom Vol. 4
Writer
Donny Cates
Interior Artist
Ryan Stegman
Cover Artist
Kaare Andrews
Publication Date
July/August 2018
Cover Variant
Kaare Andrews Virgin Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An ancient primeval evil has awakened beneath the streets of New York, and with it comes an insatiable hunger for destruction. Venom must grapple with a dark god named Knull while protecting Eddie Brock's son, Dylan.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic is bagged and boarded in an inner shipping box, appearing generally pristine with sharp corners, flat cover, and no obvious spine ticks, creasing, or color breaks visible through the protective sleeve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $30 - $50. Graded 9.8 value can range from $80 - $150 depending on market demand.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Venom #1 Kaare Andrews variants vary based on the specific store exclusive or incentive tier, maintaining a steady collector following due to Donny Cates' legendary run.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if high-tier potential (9.8). Given its current appearance inside the protective sleeve, a professional press and clean might not even be necessary, but a 9.8 grade would yield a solid return over raw cost.
Notable Features
First appearance of Knull (symbiote god), introduction of Grendel, and the launch of the critically acclaimed Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman Venom run that redefined modern symbiote lore.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern Marvel paper stock, vibrant ink saturation consistent with authentic 2018 modern variants, clear virgin trade dress with no signs of digital forgery or counterfeit reprint anomalies.