The Muppets Take Manhattan ##3
Marvel Comics (Star Comics imprint) • The Muppets Take Manhattan Limited Series
Writer
Stan Kay
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Stan Kay (penciller), George Wildman (inker)
Publication Date
January 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (M-Head in barcode box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part three of a three-issue limited series adapting the 1984 feature film 'The Muppets Take Manhattan'. This issue concludes the story with Kermit recovering his memory and finally marrying Miss Piggy (in the play-within-a-movie sequence) surrounded by the full Muppet cast.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Significant color-breaking spine ticks, blunted corners (notably top right and bottom left), minor edge wear on the right side, and surface scuffing visible on the dark purple area. The cover shows moderate shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade similar to this have sold for $6-$8. High-grade (9.8) slabbed copies vary between $120 and $160 based on platform fees.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible spine stress and corner blunting will likely keep the grade in the 5.0 to 7.0 range. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Conclusion of the movie adaptation. Features the wedding of Kermit and Miss Piggy. Contains the Spider-Man (M-Head) logo in the UPC box, which was standard for Marvel Direct Market books at the time.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The newsprint paper quality, typical 1980s Marvel ink saturation, and the presence of the proper price variants for the UK and Canada confirm its origin.