All-New Guardians of the Galaxy / The Defenders #FCBD 2017 #1
Marvel Comics • Free Comic Book Day 2017 (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Writer
Gerry Duggan (Guardians), Brian Michael Bendis (Defenders)
Interior Artist
Aaron Kuder (Guardians), David Marquez (Defenders)
Cover Artist
Aaron Kuder
Publication Date
May 2017
Cover Variant
Regular (Free Comic Book Day Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features two stories: 'All-New Guardians of the Galaxy' setting up the Duggan/Kuder run involving the Elders of the Universe, and a lead-in to the 'Defenders' series featuring Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting at the top-left and bottom-left corners. The cover gloss appears intact without major abrasions.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10.00 on secondary markets. High-grade graded copies remain relatively flat due to the mass print run of FCBD titles.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the comic. Recommended for personal collection preservation only.
Notable Features
Free Comic Book Day release. Features the first appearance of the new Guardians of the Galaxy team lineup for the 2017 series and a preview of the Bendis Defenders run.
Authentication Notes
Standard FCBD thin gloss paper stock. Large print run; no known counterfeits exist for this issue. Check for the Free Comic Book Day logo on the top banner.