The Fantastic Four #7
Marvel Comics • The Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
October 1962
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Kurrgo, Master of Planet X. The Fantastic Four are framed and hunted by the public, forcing them to flee Earth in Kurrgo's spaceship to solve a crisis on Planet X. This issue is a notable early Silver Age entry featuring the 'wanted' trope used frequently in later Marvel titles.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and wear along the left edge. Corner blunting on all corners, especially the bottom right. A persistent vertical crease appears to run near the right edge of the central 'Wanted' poster. Surface scuffing and minor soiling visible in the white/yellow areas. Edgewear along the top and bottom borders.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $350 - $550; Graded (CGC 5.0): $600 - $800
Recent Sales
Recent 5.0 CGC sales have averaged around $725. Low grade (2.0) copies sell for $200, while high grade (8.0+) copies can exceed $3,000.
Grading Recommendation
Yes. This is an early Silver Age Marvel key. Grading would preserve the book and maximize its value. A professional cleaning and press could potentially raise the grade to a 5.5 or 6.0 by minimizing surface dirt and non-color-breaking creases.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age issue; First appearance of the alien Kurrgo and the inhabitants of Planet X; Classic Jack Kirby 'Wanted' poster cover design; No UPC (standard for the era); 12-cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper oxidation (yellowing) visible at the edges, and authentic period-correct typography for the 12-cent indicia suggest this is an authentic 1962 original. No signs of restoration are immediately visible from the cover image.