Kid Venom: Origins #1
Marvel Comics • Kid Venom: Origins Vol. 1
Writer
Taigami
Interior Artist
Taigami
Cover Artist
Taigami
Publication Date
January 2024
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Collects the back-up stories from Death of the Venomverse. It tells the origin of Kintaro, a young boy in 10th-century Japan who bonds with a symbiote to fight 'Oni' (other symbiotes).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible near the upper staple; light corner blunting on the bottom right; surface looks glossy and flat but obscured slightly by polybag glare.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies are consistently selling for cover price ($4.99) to $7.00. CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the range of $45.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless a 9.8 is guaranteed. The volume of printed copies and modern market saturation make low-tier modern books a net loss after grading fees.
Notable Features
First solo title for Kid Venom (Kintaro); features the first full reprint of his serialized origin story; distinctive manga-inspired art style by creator Taigami.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with standard modern Marvel high-gloss paper stock, modern UPC barcode with '00111' suffix indicating first printing, and standard staple placement.