Fantastic Four ##201
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
December 1978
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First full appearance of the new Quasimodo. The story, titled 'The Power of the Quasimodo!', follows the Fantastic Four as they face off against the sentient computer-turned-villain Quasimodo who attempts to destroy them using specialized traps.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, noticeable wear on the left edge, corner blunting on all four corners, a visible vertical crease/undulation on the right side, and a faded/distressed UPC barcode area. Significant edge wear along the bottom right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $6 to $12. High-grade (9.0+) copies sell for $40-$60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) would exceed the market value of a mid-grade comic from this era which is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Marvel; 35-cent cover price; appearance by Quasimodo; Art by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1978 original based on the paper aging, color saturation, and standard 35-cent price point. No signs of restoration or reproduction are evident from the photo.