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MARVEL COMICS · 8/88 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-027716
// Unit photos [2]
FANTASTIC FOUR #317
Steve Englehart's Fantastic Four saga continues as the team's roster and status quo unravel
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | August 1988 | Copper | Direct Edition | , | LISTED ON EBAY |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-027716 | ~9.0 | Direct Edition | LISTED ON EBAY ↗ (opens eBay in a new tab) |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Graded at 9.0 (VF/NM) on 2026-11-04, from new photos taken out of the sleeve: front and back. Bright clean covers with no spine ticks. Corners close to sharp, slight softening at top right. Cream back margins free of soiling.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $3 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $20 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $32 |
// Archive commentary
Fantastic Four #317 arrived in August 1988 during Steve Englehart's tenure on the title, a run notable for its unconventional restructuring of the team's classic lineup, including the addition of She-Thing (Sharon Ventura) and Crystal in place of Ben Grimm's original Thing. The issue falls within the
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