Fantastic Four ##271
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
October 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in barcode box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A John Byrne classic featuring the first modern appearance of Gormuu (a monster from the Pre-Marvel age). The story serves as a flashlight into Reed Richards' past, detailing a struggle with the giant alien in the early days of scientific exploration. Key appearances include Reed Richards and Sue Storm.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and small creases on the top-right corner; edge wear along the bottom right; minor color chipping on the spine; slight surface scuffing visible on the yellow background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in average condition typically sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) have stabilized around $50 in recent months.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the service exceeds the market value of the book in this mid-grade condition. It is a great reader copy or filler for a run.
Notable Features
Includes a back-flip to the Atlas Era/Pre-Hero monster stories. Features the Direct Market 'Spider-Man' head logo. Characteristic John Byrne 'triple-threat' (Writer/Penciller/Inker) issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint stock. Correct dot-gain for the period's printing process. Staple placement is consistent with factory standards.