DEFENDERS: THE BEST DEFENSE ##1
Marvel Comics • Defenders: The Best Defense
Writer
Al Ewing
Interior Artist
Joe Bennett
Cover Artist
Ron Garney
Publication Date
February 2019
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this finale to The Best Defense event, the original Defenders—Hulk, Namor, Silver Surfer, and Doctor Strange—reunite to stop a cosmic threat involving a bizarre afterlife world and the Train to Hell.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The cover appears flat with vibrant colors. There are no significant color-breaking creases visible. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner and very minor spine stress visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay hover between $4 and $12. Graded copies at 9.8 have stabilized around the $50 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for raw copies and the ROI for a 9.8 is minimal.
Notable Features
Includes a 'Stan Lee 1922-2018' memorial black banner at the top of the cover. Features the classic Defenders lineup.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with modern Marvel production from late 2018/early 2019. Modern glossy paper stock with digital coloring. Correct logo placement and trade dress.