MARVEL PREMIERE FEATURING THE MARK OF KANE ##34
Marvel Comics • Marvel Premiere Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Howard Chaykin
Cover Artist
Gil Kane (pencils) and Dan Adkins (inks)
Publication Date
February 1977
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (10p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Solomon Kane, the 16th-century Puritan swashbuckler created by Robert E. Howard (the creator of Conan the Barbarian). In this issue titled 'Night of the Gorilla God!', Kane battles a giant ape and various jungle threats. It is part of a two-issue Solomon Kane story arc within the Marvel Premiere anthology series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing. The cover suffers from general 'baggy' wear, though colors remain relatively vibrant. The white 'Marvel-All-Colour Comics' banner shows slight yellowing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD | Graded (6.0): $40 - $60 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for US editions in mid-grade range from $15-$25. UK variants typically fetch similar prices but have a smaller collector base. Higher grades (9.6+) can reach $150+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features Robert E. Howard's Solomon Kane. Notable for being the 10p UK Price Variant, which was printed at the same time as the US edition for the British market. Includes a 'Marvel-All-Colour Comics' top banner unique to UK editions of this era.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the paper aging, the specific 10p price variant layout, and the distinctive Marvel indicia from the 1970s. The barcode present in the bottom left corner is consistent with late Bronze Age Marvel distribution.