Fantastic Four ##322
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Volume 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
January 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spidey-face UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Inferno' crossover event. The Human Torch (Johnny Storm) battles Graviton. The team at this time features a transformed Thing and Ms. Marvel (Sharon Ventura) as the She-Thing.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress (some color breaking), noticeable corner blunting and creasing on the bottom right and top right corners, edge wear along the right-hand margin, and visible tanning or staining along the top edge of the cover. Possible subscription crease or vertical bowing based on the photo angle.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $2-$5 in bulk lots or bargain bins. High-grade 9.8 copies routinely sell for under $65.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a 'filler' issue in a common run with significant visible wear. The cost of grading (approx. $25 - $40) far exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition; Tie-in to the 'Inferno' event (as noted by the triangle logo in the top right); Features Graviton; Spidey-face UPC replacement logo iconic to the late 80s Marvel Direct market.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct flat-finish newsprint interior with a semi-glossy cover. Printing registration and 'Inferno' banner align with 1989 Marvel production standards.