Venom ##250
Marvel Comics • Venom Vol. 4 (referring to the legacy numbering #250, equivalent to Vol. 4 #35)
Writer
Donny Cates
Interior Artist
Iban Coello, various others
Cover Artist
Butcher Billy
Publication Date
August 2021
Cover Variant
Butcher Billy Variant Edition (Standard 1:25 Retailer Incentive style/Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A landmark 200-page oversized issue celebrating Venom's 200th/250th legacy appearance. It concludes Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman's acclaimed run, focusing on the aftermath of 'King in Black' where Eddie Brock ascends to a new cosmic status.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Minor blunting at the bottom left corner. Surface gloss appears intact but possible minor scuffing on the black background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (9.8): $90 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold between $22 and $38. CGC 9.8 copies have consistently stayed near the $100 mark due to the popularity of the legacy #250 milestone.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. If the copy can achieve a 9.8 after a professional press and clean, it is worth grading. In its current visible state (~9.0), the cost of grading may exceed the value added.
Notable Features
Legacy numbering #250. Final issue of the Cates/Stegman era. The cover art is a stylized tribute to '80s and '90s horror/pop-art by Butcher Billy. Features the debut of Dylan Brock as the new Venom.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel trade dress. High-quality cardstock cover typical of late-era modern Marvel oversized issues. Printer registration and logo fonts match known first-printing specifications.