Fantastic Four ##358
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Paul Ryan
Cover Artist
Tom DeFalco (Layouts), Paul Ryan (Pencils), Danny Bulanadi (Inks)
Publication Date
November 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Triple-Sized 35th Anniversary Spectacular. The story 'Mere Mortals' features the FF battling the Puppet Master. It also includes several backup stories featuring various team members and a history of the Fantastic Four.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks (white marks on left edge), slight corner blunting on bottom right, some minor edge wear along the right side. Cover appears flat with good gloss and no major creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded (9.6+): $40-$60. This is a common copper/modern age book with high supply.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $3 to $12 depending on shipping. CGC 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $70-$90.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) plus shipping often exceeds the value of the comic unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This specimen appears to be in the 8.0-8.5 range.
Notable Features
30th Anniversary issue. Features a Captain America '50th Anniversary' logo in the bottom left UPC box. This is a Direct Edition (indicated by the custom graphic in the UPC box rather than a barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 Marvel production. Paper stock is standard semi-gloss cover with newsprint interior characteristic of early 90s Marvel. Staple placement appears standard for the era's 'triple-sized' square-bound-mimicking saddle stitch.