Marvel Comics (1939) No. 1
Issue Details
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: October 1939
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Ray Gill
Penciller: Various
Cover Artist: Frank Paul
First Appearance: The Human Torch (Jim Hammond), Sub-Mariner (Namor), Dorma, Ka-Zar (David Rand), Angel (Thomas Halloway), Jungle Terror, The Masked Raider (Jim Gardley)
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Marvel Comics (1939) #1 Value — Quick Raw Price Guide
| Grade | Condition | Raw Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Near Mint | $1,900,000.00 |
| 8.0 | Very Fine | $1,330,000.00 |
| 6.0 | Fine | $570,000.00 |
| 4.0 | Very Good | $285,000.00 |
| 2.0 | Good | $190,000.00 |
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Marvel Comics (1939) #1 Value FAQ
How much is Marvel Comics (1939) #1 worth?
As of August 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $1,900,000.00; lower grades range from ~$190,000.00 (Good) to ~$1,330,000.00 (Very Fine).
Is Marvel Comics (1939) #1 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of The Human Torch (Jim Hammond), Sub-Mariner (Namor), Dorma, Ka-Zar (David Rand), Angel (Thomas Halloway), Jungle Terror, The Masked Raider (Jim Gardley).
Who created Marvel Comics (1939) #1?
Marvel Comics (1939) #1 was written by Ray Gill, pencilled by Various, with a cover by Frank Paul.
When was Marvel Comics (1939) #1 published?
Marvel published it with a October 1939 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Marvel Comics (1939) #1 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $1,900,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.