Ultimate Spider-Man ##1
Marvel Comics • Ultimate Spider-Man (Vol. 3)
Writer
Jonathan Hickman
Interior Artist
Marco Checchetto
Cover Artist
Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
Publication Date
January 2024
Cover Variant
Artgerm Virgin Variant (Cover J)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The launch of the new Ultimate Universe (Earth-6160). This issue features an adult Peter Parker who is married to Mary Jane Watson with two children, Aunt May is alive, and Uncle Ben is also alive. Peter receives a spider bite as an adult rather than a teenager.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4 - 9.8)
Condition Details
Appears to be in high-grade condition with sharp corners and clean edges based on the image. No visible spine ticks or color-breaking creases are apparent from the provided digital frame.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded (9.8): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent sales for the Virgin Artgerm variant have stabilized between $35 and $60 for raw copies, depending on the retailer source. Graded 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $125.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the copy is a candidate for a 9.8. This is a highly sought-after modern key issue. Pressing is recommended to ensure the highest potential grade given the black ink cover areas which show fingerprints and minor surface wear easily.
Notable Features
First appearance of the new Ultimate Spider-Man (Peter Parker of Earth-6160). Cover features Mary Jane Watson. This is the Virgin (textless) variant of the Artgerm incentive/exclusive cover.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with the 2024 Marvel trade dress and logo placement for the Ultimate line. Art style is the signature 'world-class' digital painting style of Stanley Lau.