Storm ##1
Marvel Comics • Storm Vol. 4
Writer
Ann Nocenti
Interior Artist
Paulo Siqueira
Cover Artist
David Yardin
Publication Date
September 2014
Cover Variant
Variant Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ororo Munroe, the X-Men's Storm, takes to the global stage to use her powers to help humanity and fight for the downtrodden, balancing her duties as an X-Man and a former queen with her own independent path.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be bagged and boarded, preserving a clean cover with sharp corners and vibrant colors. Minor spine stress could be present upon closer physical inspection, but no major creases or color-breaking defects are immediately visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $5 and $10 depending on platform and shipping, with variant covers commanding a slight premium over the regular edition.
Grading Recommendation
Unless grading for personal collection or a high-grade guaranteed 9.8 return, professional grading is generally not cost-effective for modern minor variant issues of this value range due to slab and shipping fees.
Notable Features
Variant Edition cover artwork featuring Storm wielding lightning against a dark, cosmic-infused backdrop.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern Marvel trade dress, correct barcode placement, UPC, and Marvel 1 branding indicate a genuine first printing issue.