Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars ##8
Marvel Comics • Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Facsimile Edition
Writer
Jim Shooter
Interior Artist
Mike Zeck
Cover Artist
Mico Suayan
Publication Date
October 2024
Cover Variant
Suayan Variant Cover (Variant B / Virgin-style art aesthetic)
Printing
First Printing (of the Facsimile Edition)
Comic Description
A modern reprint (Facsimile) of the iconic Secret Wars #8. It tells the origin of Spider-Man's alien black costume (the symbiote). The Beyonder continues to pit heroes and villains against each other on Battleworld.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Mint (CGC 9.9)
Condition Details
Professionally graded by CGC as 9.9 Mint. The slab indicates White Pages. No visible flaws; perfectly centered with sharp corners and no spine stress.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00 | Graded (CGC 9.9): $150.00 - $250.00
Recent Sales
Recent 9.9 sales for modern facsimile variants range from $125 to $300 depending on the popularity of the artist and the specific character focus of the cover.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded. A 9.9 is a high tier grade; should the owner ever seek a 10.0, the cost of regrading is rarely justified by the slim probability of an upgrade.
Notable Features
Facsimile edition reprinting the 1984 original. Features modern cover art by Mico Suayan depicting the 'half-and-half' transition of Spider-Man into the symbiote suit. Contains original 1980s ads.
Authentication Notes
Authenticated and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company). Certification number 4685318021 is visible on the blue Universal Grade label.