Carnage: Black, White & Blood ##1
Marvel Comics • Carnage: Black, White & Blood Vol. 1
Writer
Donny Cates, Al Ewing, Benjamin Percy, Tini Howard
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley, Sara Pichelli, John McCrea
Cover Artist
Gleason
Publication Date
May 2021 (Cover Date)
Cover Variant
Second Printing Variant / Gleason Cover
Printing
Second Printing
Comic Description
An anthology series featuring various stories centered around Cletus Kasady/Carnage, rendered exclusively in black, white, and red. This issue features a story by Donny Cates that ties into the 'King in Black' event.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The image shows a generally clean cover with sharp edges. There appears to be a minor reflection or slight surface scuffing on the mid-right section of the black ink. Corners look sharp. Spine appears straight with no visible color-breaking stress ticks in this resolution.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for cover price or slightly above ($4.99 - $8.00). CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading unless you are certain it will receive a 9.8 and you have personal sentimental value. The cost of grading typically exceeds the market value for this specific second printing variant.
Notable Features
Features the 'Second Printing' trade dress above the barcode. Notable for the striking Patrick Gleason artwork which was a popular motif across several Marvel titles at the time (the 'webhead' style).
Authentication Notes
The item matches the official Marvel Second Printing barcode (7 59606 20059 7 00112). No signs of counterfeiting; paper stock appears to be the standard modern glossy finish.