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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 9/01 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-025172
FANTASTIC FOUR #45
Fantastic Four Vol. 3 #45 – a late-run issue from the team's post-relaunch Marvel era
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | September 2001 | Modern | Direct Edition | fantasty | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-025172 | ~9.0 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners and clean, unworn edges with no visible spine stress, ticks, or color breaking along the spine in this photo. Gloss appears strong with no fading or staining noted, and the image is under a protective sleeve which limits full assessment. No creases or tears are visible; interior and back cover were not assessed, so grade is capped below near-mint sight-unseen.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $55 |
// Archive commentary
Fantastic Four #45 (Volume 3, cover-dated September 2001) is a mid-run issue from Marvel's late-1990s/early-2000s relaunch of its flagship team title, published in the years following the character line's return from the
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