The Fantastic Four #Pocket Book #1
Marvel Comics / Pocket Books • Marvel Comics Series (Pocket Books Edition)
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (Original art used for compilation layout)
Publication Date
September 1977
Cover Variant
Regular (Mass Market Paperback)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a mass-market paperback reprint collection containing the full stories from Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) issues #1 through #6. It covers the origin of the team, their first meeting with the Mole Man, the Skrulls, the Miracle Man, and the first appearances of Doctor Doom and Namor (Silver Age).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate shelf wear on edges, slight corner blunting on bottom left, some minor surface scuffing visible on the yellow background, spine appears tight but shows minor reading stress typical of glue-bound mass market paperbacks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $45; Graded: $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade copies range from $25 to $50 on eBay. CGC graded copies of this specific pocket book series vary wildly based on condition grade (9.6+ can reach higher premiums).
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless the collector specifically wants a slabbed collection of the Pocket Books series. The cost of grading often exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
First paperback collection of Fantastic Four #1-6. Contains the origin of the Fantastic Four and the first appearance of Doctor Doom. Distinctive for its small pocket size and 1.95 cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mass-market paperback from the 1970s. Includes the Pocket Books 'P' logo and the 81445 ISBN/stock number in the upper right. Paper stock is standard newsprint-quality mass-market paper which is prone to yellowing.