Fantastic Four ##347
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
Walter Simonson
Interior Artist
Arthur Adams
Cover Artist
Arthur Adams
Publication Date
December 1990
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of the 'New Fantastic Four' team consisting of Hulk (Joe Fixit), Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Ghost Rider. The story involves the team being recruited by a Skrull posing as the Invisible Woman to avenge the apparent 'death' of the original Fantastic Four.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (color-breaking), slight blunting on the bottom right corner, minor chipping along the top edge, and surface wear/scuffing visible on the dark background of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200; Graded (CGC 7.5): $40 - $55
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for $180-$220. Mid-grade raw newsstands generally sell for $25 on average due to the popularity of the 'New Fantastic Four' lineup.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless the interior is pristine and you believe a press could raise it to a 9.6+. The newsstand barcode adds value, but the current visible spine ticks may limit the grade to a level where the cost of grading outweighs the value increase.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue; First appearance of the New Fantastic Four; Newsstand Edition (identifiable by the barcode in the bottom left); Cover art by Arthur Adams.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1990 newsstand copy. Proper aging of the newsprint is visible on the edge. High-quality cover gloss remains present.