THE VENOM ##1
Marvel Comics • Venom Vol. 4 (Dark Origins / Homecoming)
Writer
Mike Costa
Interior Artist
Gerardo Sandoval
Cover Artist
Clayton Crain
Publication Date
January 2017
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Clayton Crain)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Lee Price becomes the new host of the Venom symbiote. This issue marks the debut of Price as Venom after the symbiote is separated from Flash Thompson during the 'Venom: Space Knight' era. The story follows the symbiote as it struggles with Price's more ruthless and criminal nature compared to its previous heroic hosts.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible under the bag. Top right corner has a price sticker/inventory tag from 'MyComicShop' attached to the bag, but the book itself appears to have some corner blunting and minor shelf wear along the edges. Gloss remains high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8.00 - $10.00 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies often fetch $50.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the current market value of the book. Pressing might improve the grade slightly, but it is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
First appearance of Lee Price as Venom. Includes digital edition code offer. Direct Edition with UPC barcode in lower right corner.
Authentication Notes
The book features modern high-gloss cover stock and standard silver-age sizing typical for 2017 releases. No concerns regarding authenticity based on the visible print quality and trade dress.