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MARVEL COMICS · 3/91 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-025190
FANTASTIC FOUR #350
The conclusion of the New Fantastic Four saga, with Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, and Ghost Rider standing in for Marvel's First Family
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | March 1991 | Copper | Direct Edition | Teamy story toues (Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, Thing) areered trapped in Chicago after Simard 350, unable to reclaim New York from a resurgent Doctor Doom. In their fill, Simonsoned assembled a makeshift lineup of Spiderer-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and he Hulk to pose as the missing team, generating a run of guest-star-driven issues that culminated here with the real Fantastic Four returning to reclaim their identity and their city. The issue's market profile reflects a well-remembered but non-key Copper Age comic: strong print runs from the era keep supply high across all grades, and the absence of a first appearance or origin story caps upside even at the top of the grade curve. Demand is driven almost entirely by the guest-star lineup — collectors chasing Wolverine, Spider-Man, Hulk, and Ghost Rider crossover appearances, along with fans of Simonson's celebrated Fantastic Four stretch, rather than by any character-debut premium. Certified 9.8 copies command a modest but real premium over the raw market, consistent with a book whose census population is large enough to keep pricing orderly rather than speculative. This is a collector's book rather than an investment vehicle: raw copies in any grade move steadily but cheaply through back-issue bins and online marketplaces, while graded 9.8 copies appeal to Simonson-run completists and guest-star team-up collectors building out X-Men, Spider-Man, or Hulk crossover subsets. Expect slow, stable appreciation tied to broader nostalgia for early-1990s Marvel crossover storytelling rather than any dramatic grade-driven value jumps. | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-025190 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and vibrant color with sharp, well-defined corners and no visible creasing or spine stress. The price box area shows no UPC barcode, consistent with a direct-market edition, and there's no evidence of chipping, tears, or fading on the visible front cover. The book is housed in a protective sleeve which limits ability to check for subtle surface scuffs; interior pages and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $5 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $60 |
// Archive commentary
Fantastic Four #350 (March 1991) closes out writer/artist Walter Simonson's celebrated run on the title and wraps the
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