Fantasy Masterpieces Starring The Silver Surfer ##4
Marvel Comics • Fantasy Masterpieces Vol. 2
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
March 1980
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reprinting classic Silver Surfer adventures originally published in the late 1960s, featuring epic cosmic battles and philosophical storytelling by Stan Lee and John Buscema.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, minor edge wear along the bottom edge, overall flat cover with decent gloss, mild tanning visible on the newsstand paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 7.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade newsstand copies of Fantasy Masterpieces #4 range consistently between $15 and $30 depending on precise condition and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run, as the grading and shipping costs would likely exceed the modest value increase of a mid-grade copy.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition featuring a UPC barcode in the bottom left corner, reprinting iconic Silver Surfer material with classic Jack Kirby cover art.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard newsstand paper stock, correct UPC placement, and standard Marvel Comics Group trade dress and font styling for the era.