MARVEL PREMIERE FEATURING DOCTOR WHO ##57
Marvel Comics • Marvel Premiere Vol. 1
Writer
Pat Mills
Interior Artist
Dave Gibbons
Cover Artist
Dave Gibbons
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the story 'City of the Damned'. It follows the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) as he encounters a futuristic society. This is a licensed strip reprint from Doctor Who Weekly #1-4.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Slight blunting to the top left and bottom right corners. Cover colors remain vibrant with a glossy finish. No significant creasing or tears are visible from the image provided.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $45; Graded: $100 - $140. Note: UK price variants sometimes fetch a premium among specialists but can be harder to move in the US market.
Recent Sales
Equivalent US price copies in similar condition recently sold between $30 and $55. 9.8 graded copies have reached $350+.
Grading Recommendation
It is a borderline candidate for grading. If the spine ticks are non-color breaking and it presents as a 9.0+, it is worth considering. However, as a 15p UK variant, its market is more niche. A professional press could improve the grade.
Notable Features
1st American comic book appearance of Doctor Who. Features the Fourth Doctor. Notable as a UK Price Variant (15p) rather than the standard US cents price circle.
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint aging characteristics. The '15p' price stamp and 'CC 02142' code are consistent with UK distribution and Marvel's printing practices of the era.