Comic Book Pair featuring Fantastic Four and The Punisher (not authenticated)

This submission features two modern comic books displayed on a surface alongside a backlit mechanical computer keyboard. On the left is a comic book with a cover title reading 'Fantastic Four', displaying a dynamic illustration featuring characters resembling Deadpool and The Thing in active poses, with a price sticker reading '$4.35' placed on the upper right corner and text indicating 'Marvel 33 Variant Edition'. On the right is a second comic book with a cover title reading 'The Punisher', displaying an illustration of a character in a dark trench coat with a skull insignia locked in combat, alongside a box reading 'Marvel 8 LGY#287 Variant'. Both publications appear to be housed in modern clear plastic protective bags with backing boards, suggesting they have been preserved by a collector. The overall visual condition appears generally clean with standard printed gloss cover stock, though minor edge wear and handling creases cannot be ruled out without a hands-on examination. The identification rests entirely on the legible cover typography, character designs, and publisher trade dress, and the items remain unauthenticated regarding their exact printing run, grading condition, or interior page completeness.

Based on what I can see in the photograph, this submission features a pair of modern comic books, specifically appearing to be a Fantastic Four variant edition and a Punisher variant edition. Both items are housed in clear protective bags with backing boards. Based on typical market behavior for modern variant comics of this type, the estimated value range is $15 to $30. I can't verify from a photo alone the exact printing run, interior page completeness, paper stock quality, or precise grading condition. Minor edge wear, spine ticks, or handling creases could be present upon closer inspection. The valuation provided assumes the identification is correct; however, I cannot confirm authenticity from a visual-only examination. If these items were to turn out to be modern reproductions, promotional copies, or replicas rather than standard retail variants, the value would decrease significantly, likely dropping to nominal bulk comic value of under $5. To fully establish the condition, grade, and overall market standing, a physical inspection by a qualified professional would be needed, alongside potential verification of the source and printing details.