MARVEL RIVALS ##1
Marvel Comics • Marvel Rivals Vol. 1
Writer
Kieron Gillen
Interior Artist
Enid Balám
Cover Artist
Rose Besch
Publication Date
August 2024
Cover Variant
Variant/B Cover (Rose Besch Variant Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Promotional tie-in comic for the Marvel Rivals video game. The story involves various Marvel heroes and villains like Spider-Man, Magik, and Jeff the Land Shark being pulled into a chronal rift where they must face versions of themselves and rival factions.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor blunting on crown and foot of spine; slight color-break tick on top left corner; minimal surface scuffing visible under direct light; corners remain mostly sharp; center staples appear tight.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for MSRP ($4.99) to $12.00 on secondary markets (eBay). Graded copies are currently rare given the recent release date.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector intends to keep it for personal display. The current market value of a modern variant is unlikely to exceed the cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
First appearance of the 'Marvel Rivals' universe in comic form; features popular character Jeff the Land Shark on cover; variant cover art by Rose Besch.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel modern era printing. Modern glossy paper stock with high-quality digital coloring and standard UPC/Barcode layout for direct market distribution.