Infinity Wars ##1
Marvel Comics • Infinity Wars (2018)
Writer
Gerry Duggan
Interior Artist
Mike Deodato Jr.
Cover Artist
Mike Deodato Jr.
Publication Date
October 2018
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A (Standard Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline follows the fallout of the Infinity Countdown event. The mysterious Requiem arrives and decapitates Thanos, beginning a quest to gather the Infinity Stones. The issue features Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Adam Warlock, and the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The book appears remarkably flat with vibrant color retention. There is a very slight spine stress tick near the top staple and minor blunting on the bottom-left corner. Surface gloss is high, though slight shelf wear is visible on the back edges through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have consistently sold in the $5 range on secondary marketplaces. Graded copies (9.8) often sell for slightly above the cost of the grading fee itself, indicating low market volatility for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection purposes. The cost of grading (approx. $30-40) currently exceeds the raw market value of the book, and the issue is not a significant 'mega-key' that commands a high premium in a slab.
Notable Features
First appearance of Requiem (Gamora). Death of Thanos. Includes the Direct Edition barcode (UPC) with '00111' identifying it as the first issue, first cover, first printing.
Authentication Notes
The book displays modern Marvel production standards: high-gloss finish, stable saddle-stitch staples, and standard modern paper stock. The $5.99 US cover price matches the oversized debut issue for this 2018 series.