Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars ##1
Marvel Comics • Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Shooter
Interior Artist
Mike Zeck
Cover Artist
Mike Zeck
Publication Date
May 1984
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Earth's greatest heroes and villains are transported to Battleworld by a cosmic entity known as the Beyonder to fight for the ultimate prize, setting up one of the most iconic crossovers in comic history.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines with very slight color breaks, light corner blunting at the top and bottom left, slight surface wear on the cover gloss, but overall a flat and well-preserved copy with intact staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $40 to $70 USD. Graded CGC 8.0 value estimated around $80 to $120 USD.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Secret Wars #1 in Very Fine condition range from $75 to $110 depending on the platform and exact grading tier.
Grading Recommendation
Worth considering for grading if you want to preserve the newsstand edition, though at an 8.0 grade the cost of grading might be close to the value increase. A press and clean could potentially bump it to an 8.5 or 9.0.
Notable Features
First issue of the legendary 12-issue limited series. Features the iconic wrap-around/group cover by Mike Zeck and includes the UPC barcode indicating the Newsstand edition.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct paper stock, standard Marvel newsstand barcode box in the bottom left, clear printing registration, and standard Marvel branding consistent with 1984 printing standards.