Mary Jane & Black Cat ##1
Marvel Comics • Mary Jane & Black Cat Vol. 1 (Beyond Series)
Writer
Jed MacKay
Interior Artist
C.F. Villa
Cover Artist
Artgerm (Stanley Lau)
Publication Date
March 2022
Cover Variant
Virgin Variant (Artgerm)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy (Black Cat) are forced to team up during the events of the Beyond era. The story involves Felicia being kidnapped by are villains and Mary Jane having to act as her secret accomplice to secure their safety.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Visible minor blunting on top right corner; slight edge wear along the top periphery of the cover. Surface appears clean with high gloss, though the protective polybag and price sticker obscure a full assessment of surface marks or hair-line scratches.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $50; Graded (CGC 9.8): $90 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this specific virgin variant have averaged between $38 and $55. 9.8 graded copies have fluctuated between $100 and $145 depending on market demand.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended for grading only if a 9.8 is guaranteed. At a 9.4 or 9.6, the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase. Using a professional press could help reach the 9.8 tier by addressing minor spine or surface issues.
Notable Features
This is a Virgin Variant by Artgerm, highly sought after by cover collectors. It features no Trade Dress (no title or logos on art). The issue is a key tie-in to the Spider-Man: Beyond storyline.
Authentication Notes
The high saturation of the red and skin tones is consistent with Marvel's Artgerm variants. The paper stock appears to be the standard cardstock-quality gloss used for 2022 modern variants. No signs of restoration or reproduction detected.