Amazing Spider-Man/Venom ##1
Marvel Comics • Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Venom Inc. Alpha
Writer
Dan Slott & Mike Costa
Interior Artist
Ryan Stegman
Cover Artist
Ryan Stegman
Publication Date
February 2018
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First part of the 'Venom Inc.' crossover event. Lee Price, the former Venom host now known as Maniac, begins Infecting others with Mania's symbiote. Spider-Man and Flash Thompson (Agent Anti-Venom) team up to stop him.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The book appears to be in overall excellent condition with sharp corners and vibrant colors. There is a slight glare from the polybag making a definitive spine check difficult, but it shows minimal stress. Minor blunting likely on the bottom left corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $3 to $8 plus shipping. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the potential market value increase for a modern regular cover that is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
First appearance of Lee Price as Maniac; First appearance of Flash Thompson as Anti-Venom. Features 'Death Spiral Body Count' branding.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern Marvel publication. Features standard trade dress, correct barcode '00111' for direct edition first printing, and 'Bonus Digital Edition' banner.