MARVEL SPOTLIGHT ON CAPTAIN MARVEL ##4
Marvel Comics • Marvel Spotlight (Vol. 2)
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
January 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) in 'Duel Thru the Dimensions!'. This story occurs during Mar-Vell's 'Protector of the Universe' era. He battles the character 'The Devouring Darkness' and navigates surreal dimensions characteristic of Steve Ditko's art style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks, small crease at bottom right corner, light blunting on corners, minor surface wear visible on the black ink sections of the cover, vertical ink mark/remainder mark through the UPC barcode.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 8.0): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies typically range from $8 to $15. UK variants of this specific era and title generally trade at parity with US editions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific issue does not currently justify the grading fees, especially given the ink mark through the barcode which may be viewed as a defect or remainder mark.
Notable Features
Includes art and interior work by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. This is a UK Price Variant, denoted by the 12p price stamp instead of the US cents denomination. The barcode has a black diagonal strike-through, often indicating a remaindered copy or a newsstand return.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint and gloss. No signs of restoration or reproduction. Staple placement and registration appear consistent with period manufacturing.