The Defenders ##1
Marvel Comics • The Defenders Vol. 5
Writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Interior Artist
David Marquez
Cover Artist
N/A (Blank White)
Publication Date
August 2017
Cover Variant
Blank Variant Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The first issue of the 2017 series reuniting the 'Street Level' MCU Defenders: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. The team investigates the return of Diamondback to the criminal underworld of New York City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor blunting on upper-left corner; small spine stress marks visible upon close inspection; gloss appears largely intact; no visible ink or sketches on the face.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD; Graded (CGC 9.8): $30 - $50 USD (unless featuring a high-quality original sketch)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4.00 to $12.00 depending on shipping. 9.8 graded copies vary by year of sale but typically hold steady at low Tier 1 pricing.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a significant artist provides an original sketch on the cover. As a blank variant, its primary value is as a canvas for commissions.
Notable Features
Blank Variant Edition designed for artist commissions and sketches; Features the modern MCU-aligned roster; UPC-free cover design.
Authentication Notes
The Marvel 'Variant Edition' trade dress logo is aligned correctly in the top left; paper stock of the blank cover is standard heavy cardstock for the 2017 era blank variants.