Tales of the Marvels: Blockbuster ##1
Marvel Comics • Tales of the Marvels
Writer
Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Neil Vokes
Cover Artist
Alex Ross
Publication Date
December 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Explores the Marvel Universe from the perspective of ordinary people caught in the crossfire of superhero battles, specifically focusing on the collateral damage caused by the Hulk and other heavy-hitters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Book appears to be bagged and boarded in very clean condition with sharp corners, flat cover, and no obvious spine stress ticks or color breaks based on visual inspection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15, Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $5 and $10 depending on platform and shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading unless part of a complete Tales of the Marvels set, as the raw value is low.
Notable Features
Part of the prestige-format 'Tales of the Marvels' limited series event from the mid-1990s, featuring painted cover art by Alex Ross.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s squarebound prestige format publication. Colors are vibrant, paper stock and gloss appear consistent with authentic Marvel printing from the era.