NFL SuperPro ##1
Marvel Comics • NFL SuperPro Vol. 1
Writer
Fabian Nicieza
Interior Artist
Jose Delbo
Cover Artist
Jose Delbo
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Former NFL player Phil Grayfield is exposed to experimental chemicals while trying to save a museum curator, gaining superhuman strength and agility. Donning a high-tech football-themed uniform designed by a scientist friend, he becomes NFL SuperPro. Spider-Man guest-stars in this inaugural issue to help introduce the character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress, slight color breaking along the spine, minor corner blunting, surface wear and slight creasing visible near the top left corner, typical gloss loss for a bagged and boarded copper age comic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.2-9.4): $30 - $50 (Not economically viable to grade for this specific lower grade copy)
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $2 to $8 depending on condition and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the low market value of the issue and moderate condition defects which would likely yield a grade not worth the grading fees.
Notable Features
First appearance and origin of NFL SuperPro. Features the 50 Years of Captain America banner in the bottom left corner, marking Marvel's 1941-1991 anniversary celebration. Guest appearance by Spider-Man.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Marvel 1990s newsprint/glossy cover stock, correct Direct Edition box, and standard color registration typical of early 90s Marvel output. No signs of counterfeiting.