Carnage ##1
Marvel Comics • Carnage Vol. 4
Writer
Torunn Grønbekk
Interior Artist
Pere Pérez
Cover Artist
Paolo Siqueira
Publication Date
January 2024
Cover Variant
"Virgin" Edition / Groovy Giant Comics Exclusive
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Cletus Kasady returns to his classic role as Carnage. The story follows the symbiote's evolution as it seeks to ascend to godhood while terrorizing new victims and old enemies.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint+ (CGC 9.6)
Condition Details
Professionally graded 9.6 with White Pages. No visible external defects on the slab; internal comic appears flat with sharp corners and no spine stress consistent with a high-grade modern book.
Estimated Market Value
$60.00 - $85.00 (Slabbed 9.6)
Recent Sales
Recent 9.8 CGC sales for this specific variant have hovered around $100-$125; 9.6 copies generally sell for 20-30% less than 9.8 counterparts.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded by CGC. At 9.6, a press-and-regrade might be considered to hunt for a 9.8, but for a modern exclusive, the cost of regrading often exceeds the value bump.
Notable Features
Retailer Exclusive Virgin Variant for Groovy Giant Comics. Features the start of the 2023/2024 Carnage ongoing series by Grønbekk.
Authentication Notes
CGC Certification #4376213001 verifies authenticity. Blue 'Universal' label indicates no significant alterations or restorations were found during grading.