MARVEL'S GREATEST COMICS STARRING THE FANTASTIC FOUR ##85
Marvel Comics • Marvel's Greatest Comics (Reprinting Fantastic Four Vol. 1)
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (Original art) / Joe Sinnott (Inks)
Publication Date
February 1979
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Whitman/UPC Variant)
Printing
First Printing (for this reprint edition)
Comic Description
A reprint of Fantastic Four #103 (originally published 1970). The Fantastic Four face off against Namor and Magneto. The issue features classic Jack Kirby art from his final run on the title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface wear with significant light reflection (glare on plastic); noticeable spine stress/tics along the left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; minor staining or discoloration in the white border areas; general shelf wear and minor creasing throughout the cover surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this reprint title typically range between $5 and $15 depending on the presence of the UPC barcode versus the diamond symbol.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This is a reprint of Fantastic Four #103.
Notable Features
Reprint series; features iconic Jack Kirby cover and interior art. The presence of a UPC barcode in 1979 often indicates a 'Direct Edition' or Whitman multi-pack distribution for that era.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1979 Marvel reprint. No signs of counterfeit; aging on paper and cover gloss consistent with 1970s bronze age newsprint stock.