King in Black: Gwenom vs. Carnage ##2
Marvel Comics • King in Black: Gwenom vs. Carnage (Volume 1)
Writer
Seanan McGuire
Interior Artist
Flaviano and Ig Guara
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
February 2021
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A King in Black tie-in story. Gwen Stacy (Ghost-Spider/Gwenom) is bonded to her symbiote and battles Mary Jane Watson, who has been corrupted into an aspect of Carnage during Knull's invasion of Earth. The story explores the psychological struggle between the two formerly close friends under symbiote influence.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface scratches visible on the plastic bag (not necessarily the comic), but the book appears flat with vibrant colors. Some top edge softening is possible due to the polybag fit.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (estimated 9.4/9.6): $25 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately cover price ($3.99) to $8. Speculative 'variant' sets sell for more, but the standard A cover remains relatively flat in terms of investment value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping exceeds the current market value of the book. It is best kept in its bag and board for personal collections.
Notable Features
King in Black tie-in; features Gwenom and MJ-Carnage; Direct Edition barcode (indicated by the UPC 00211); 1-in-5 digit code '00211' confirms first printing of Cover A.
Authentication Notes
Genuine modern Marvel publication. High-gloss cover stock, standard trade dress, and correct UPC for 2021 distribution. No signs of counterfeit reproduction.