Continuing its uptrend in dramatic fashion, Fantastic Four #1, which ushered in the Marvel era and introduced the superhero team, soared to a record sale. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, a copy graded CBCS 8.5 sold for $121,259 in the comic book session of ComicLink’s most recent Featured Auction. The previous record at the grade was a CGC-certified example that ComicLink sold in 2011 for $83,022, according to ComicLink CEO Josh Nathanson.

The same auction also featured copies of Fantastic Four #48 with the first appearance of Silver Surfer and Galactus cameo and #49 containing the first full appearance of Galactus and first cover appearance of both. Their sales show price increases as a #48 CGC 9.6 realized $10,080 and a #49 CGC 9.4 CVA Exceptional reached $7,277.

ComicLink will conclude its Featured Auction this coming Tuesday with its original comic book and fantasy art session. Previews of other upcoming auctions and consignment opportunities with ComicLink can be viewed on ComicLink.com.