Free Comic Book Day: Guardians of the Galaxy ##1
Marvel Comics • Free Comic Book Day 2014 (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Writer
Brian Michael Bendis, Dan Slott
Interior Artist
Nick Bradshaw, Giuseppe Camuncoli
Cover Artist
Nick Bradshaw
Publication Date
May 2014
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (FCBD Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Includes a Guardians of the Galaxy story by Brian Michael Bendis and a backup Spider-Man story by Dan Slott. The Guardians story serves as a lead-in to the 'Original Sin' event, while the Spider-Man story features the first brief appearance of Silk (Cindy Moon) in a cameo (unseen/glimpse).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; significant corner blunting on top and bottom right; slight edge wear along the right perimeter; possible minor surface scratching/scuffing; misalignment with the comic beneath it suggests it may not be perfectly flat.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, though demand is relatively low for this specific FCBD issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the final market value of the book, especially given the visible spine ticks and corner wear which would preclude a high grade.
Notable Features
First cameo appearance of Silk (Cindy Moon); Free Comic Book Day giveaway edition; promotes the 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy film and the 'Spider-Verse' comic event.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 2014 FCBD Marvel publication. Distinctive 'Free Comic Book Day' banner at the top and thin, semi-glossy paper stock typical of mass-produced promotional giveaways.