Venom: Lethal Protector ##1
Marvel Comics • Venom: Lethal Protector Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
February 1993
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition with Foil Logo
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Eddie Brock moves to San Francisco and attempts to transition into a protector of the innocent, crossing paths with the Jury and the Life Foundation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible along the left edge, slight corner blunting on the top right, and minimal handling wear on the cover gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $40, Graded (CGC 9.0 - 9.2): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range between $25 and $35 depending on buyer platform and exact condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth professional grading unless aiming for a high grade (9.6 or 9.8) for personal collection, as grading fees may outweigh the profit margin at a 9.0 grade.
Notable Features
First solo miniseries for Venom, iconic embossed foil cover title, Direct Edition barcode box.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s newsprint/glossy cover stock, correct Direct Edition barcode, proper coloring and logo embossing consistent with authentic first printings.