In October, Fantastic Four #1 was one of the top-selling comics at Comic Buying Center. Fantastic Four 1 comic is a legendary issue, which introduced Marvel’s first superhero team, and still continues to attract collectors because of its huge historical significance.
Fantastic Four comic series
The original Fantastic Four comic series, created by a legendary duo of the writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, debuted in November 1961 with Fantastic Four #1. This series introduced readers to Marvel’s First Family: Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing).
The series was notable for its focus on character development and interpersonal dynamics, rather than non-stop action, setting it apart from other superhero comics of the time. The initial run concluded with issue #416 in 1996, but the series has been relaunched multiple times since.
Fantastic Four #1
Fantastic Four 1, published by Marvel Comics in November 1961, was the debut of Marvel’s first superhero team: Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thing. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, fantastic four issue 1 introduced readers to the team’s origin story, where four individuals gain superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a space mission. In the fantastic four number 1, they unite to confront the Mole Man, their first villain adversary, who threatens the surface world from his underground kingdom.
How much is fantastic four 1
Just like with any collectible issue, the fantastic four #1 value varies greatly depending on its condition. On the lower end fantastic four issue # 1 value is around $10,000 to $50,000, while higher-grade copies can fetch waaay more. A near-mint, CGC-graded 9.6 copy created lots of buzz among people who sell comic books and was recently sold for $2 million, making it one of the most valuable comics in the world, and an absolute record for this particular issue. Also a fun fact – according to the Auction representative, CGC 9.6 fantastic four #1 comic was the highest ever graded issue they’ve seen.
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Pete Przysiezny, owner of Comic Buying Center, has been buying and selling comics and collectibles for over 30 years. He lives in Northern Illinois and specializes in buying large comic book collections. He has a vast knowledge of all eras and types of comic books ranging from the 1930s to the 2000s. Pete spent his childhood going to comic book conventions with his father, so you could say he was raised in the industry.