The Infinity Gauntlet ##1
Marvel Comics • The Infinity Gauntlet
Writer
Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
George Pérez, Joe Rubinstein
Cover Artist
George Pérez
Publication Date
July 1991
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thanos has gained omnipotence by collecting all six Infinity Gems. To win the favor of Mistress Death, he wipes out half of all life in the universe with a snap of his fingers. Features major appearances by Silver Surfer, Mephisto, and Earth's remaining heroes preparing for battle.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Professionally graded 9.0 by CGC with White Pages. Visible flaws include minor spine stress, slight corner wear, and surface scuffing on the case itself. The cover shows vibrant colors and minimal edge wear consistent with the assigned grade.
Estimated Market Value
Current market value for a CGC 9.0 copy ranges between $120.00 and $150.00. Raw copies in similar condition typically value at $50.00 to $70.00.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay and Heritage Auction realized prices for CGC 9.0 specimens fluctuations between $115 and $160 over the last 90 days. Raw copies in mid-to-high grade have seen a slight softening since the peak of the MCU Infinity Saga.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded by CGC. A 9.0 is a solid collector's grade. A crack-and-resubmit strategy is not advised unless a professional press/clean is performed, though moving from a 9.0 to a 9.2 or 9.4 offers marginal financial gain compared to the cost of services.
Notable Features
Iconic George Pérez cover. Features the 'Captain America 50 Years' anniversary logo in the corner box. Start of the legendary 6-issue limited series that inspired the Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame films.
Authentication Notes
Authenticated and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) under certification number 3977751003. Includes holographic security seal and tamper-evident case.