The Infinity Gauntlet ##6
Marvel Comics • The Infinity Gauntlet (1991)
Writer
Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
Ron Lim
Cover Artist
George Pérez
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The conclusion of the epic Infinity Gauntlet miniseries. Thanos is defeated, and Adam Warlock claims the Gauntlet, ending the universal threat. Features Nebula using the Gauntlet to undo Thanos's snap, and the final confrontation between the cosmic entities, Thanos, and the remaining heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks (spine ticks), blunting on the top right corner, and minor edge wear along the right side of the cover. Surface gloss appears decent but shows some light scuffing/handling wear in the dark space areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Ungraded): $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 8.0): $50 - $65; Graded (CGC 9.8): $175 - $225
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of the newsstand edition in mid-high grade have been selling between $15 and $30. Higher grade 9.8 slabs generally fetch a premium due to the black cover and newsstand scarcity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The visible spine ticks and corner wear likely cap the grade at an 8.0, and the cost of grading/shipping would exceed the increase in market value. It is better kept as a high-quality collector's copy.
Notable Features
Final issue of the series. This is a Newsstand Edition (indicated by the barcode in the bottom left). The Infinity Gauntlet series served as the primary source material for the MCU films 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Avengers: Endgame'.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1991 original. The barcode (UPC) is correct for the newsstand distribution, paper stock shows age-appropriate off-white coloring, and the distinctive George Pérez art detail/line weight is consistent with period-correct printing.