Fantastic Four ##95
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
February 1970
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (15 cent price point)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline titled 'A Sea of Islands!' features the Fantastic Four traveling to a small island to rescue an operative, only to encounter the Monocle. The issue features classic Silver/Bronze Age transitions with appearances by Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, The Thing, and Human Torch.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant damage including a heavy vertical fold/crease down the center of the cover, major spine rolling and abrasions, color-breaking creases throughout, blunted and rounded corners, chipping along the right edge, and visible soiling/foxing on the white border of the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 2.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) sell for $300+, but low-grade copies (2.0-3.0) frequently sell for between $18 and $30 on eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services plus shipping would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. It is a 'reader copy' quality.
Notable Features
Features the first appearance and death of the Monocle. It is one of the final issues of the legendary Stan Lee and Jack Kirby collaboration on this title.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970 Marvel publication. Shows appropriate paper oxidation (browning/tanning) for its age and period-correct 15c price box and 'Marvel Comics Group' banner.