Venom Lethal Protector #1 Error Edition

Marvel Comics, February 1993.

Some of these issues were, at the time of distribution, returnable (not recalled) due to “Black Cover” printing error. Anyone returning these comics could be seriously regretting their decision, however, as they can be worth 100 times their cover price (depending on condition).

These issues were meant to have a red foil cover background, but a few were issued without the foil and have a black background instead.

WARNING: There are some counterfeits in existence so buyer beware!

At auction, in February 2010, a CGC graded 10.0 (MINT) copy apparently went for $3,000!

CGC also have a single "white cover" variant registered, which may be a gold foil cover minus the foil.