Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. ##7
Marvel Comics • Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Steranko
Interior Artist
Jim Steranko
Cover Artist
Jim Steranko
Publication Date
December 1968
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features mind-bending, surrealist artwork and storytelling by Jim Steranko, heavily influenced by Salvador Dali and pop art. Nick Fury navigates espionage, surreal dreamscapes, and high-stakes techno-thriller plots.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines, slight corner blunting, a price sticker on the top right corner of the cover, and mild tanning on the newsprint paper consistent with age. Colors remain vibrant and the cover is securely attached at staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $40 to $70. Graded CGC 7.0-8.0 values typically range from $90 to $150 depending on current collector demand for Steranko art.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for Nick Fury #7 in mid-grade condition range from $45 to $65 on eBay and comic marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Worth considering for grading if you plan to preserve or sell it to a Steranko collector, as his iconic psychedelic covers command a premium in slabs. An industrial press could improve surface flatness, potentially netting an 8.0 or higher.
Notable Features
Features one of Jim Steranko's most famous, critically acclaimed surrealist covers and interior layouts, heavily sought after by Silver Age art collectors.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Silver Age newsprint texture, correct 12-cent cover price, traditional Marvel bullet and Comics Code Authority seal placement, and consistent ink registration typical of late 1960s printing.