Venom ##256 (Legacy Numbering) / #21 (Volume numbering)
Marvel Comics • Venom Vol. 5
Writer
Al Ewing
Interior Artist
CAFU (Carlos Alberto Fernandez Urbano)
Cover Artist
Bryan Hitch
Publication Date
August 2023
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline follows Dylan Brock and Eddie Brock across different timelines. This issue features Eddie Brock encountering the 'Eventuality' and continues the 'Venomworld' narrative. Key characters include Dylan Brock and the white-suited 'Bedlam' version of the symbiote.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (Estimated)
Condition Details
Based on the digital image, the cover shows sharp corners, vibrant colors, and no visible spine stress. Assuming no hidden interior flaws or back cover defects, it presents as a high-grade copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $6; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales show this issue consistently selling at or slightly below cover price ($4.99) in raw condition, as it is a modern common issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading fees far exceeds the current market value of the comic, even at a 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
Features Legacy Numbering #256 on the cover. Introduces deeper lore regarding the Kings in Black and the Symbiote Hive-Mind.
Authentication Notes
Modern printing with standard glossy paper stock. No known counterfeits of this specific non-key issue exist. Trade dress and Marvel logo placement are consistent with authentic 2023 releases.