Radiant Black ##22
Image Comics • Radiant Black Vol. 1
Writer
Kyle Higgins
Interior Artist
Eduardo Ferigato
Cover Artist
Miguel Mercado (After Todd McFarlane)
Publication Date
January 2023
Cover Variant
1:50 Incentive Incentive Virgin Variant (Todd McFarlane Spider-Man #1 Homage)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Nathan and Marshall continue to navigate the dangers of the Radiant. This issue serves as a bridge in the 'Massive-Verse' lore. Key character development for the Radiant Black mantle.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible under bag glare; bottom right corner shows very slight blunting. Edges appear sharp throughout. Potential for 9.6 with a clean and press depending on non-color breaking surface marks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35.00 – $55.00; Graded (9.8): $125.00 – $150.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this 1:50 variant range between $40 and $60. High-grade 9.8 slabs have stabilized around the $140 mark after the initial 'homage cover' hype.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended if the collector intends to hold long-term. As a 1:50 virgin homage cover, its value is highly dependent on high numeric grades. A professional press could likely push this to a 9.6 or 9.8.
Notable Features
1:50 Retailer Incentive variant; Virgin cover (no trade dress); Homage to Todd McFarlane's iconic Spider-Man #1 (1990) cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Image Comics production. Correct Miguel Mercado signature block 'after Todd McFarlane' visible in the lower right. High gloss finish and paper stock are consistent with 2023 Image releases.