MARVEL PREMIERE FEATURING WONDER MAN ##55
Marvel Comics • Marvel Premiere Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Ron Wilson
Cover Artist
George Pérez (Pencils), Terry Austin (Inks)
Publication Date
August 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Wonder Man's first solo story. After his return in the Avengers, Simon Williams tries to establish his own life, but faces off against the Dreadnought. The story explores his internal conflict regarding his powers and identity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, slight color-breaking ticks on the left edge, minor corner rounding on the bottom right/left, and some surface wear/dulling to the cover gloss. Edges show slight shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (UK Variant): $10 - $20. Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100. Lower grades generally trade as low-cost reader copies.
Recent Sales
US Cents copies in similar condition sell for $15-25. UK variants often see a 10-20% discount in the US market unless sold to variant collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the market value of a mid-grade UK variant issue. It is better kept in a bag and board as a collectible reader copy.
Notable Features
First solo story for Wonder Man (Simon Williams). 15p UK Price Variant (intended for the United Kingdom market). Features Spider-Man in the UPC box corner (standard for the era).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 Marvel publication. Characteristic paper stock and '15p' price stamp consistent with Marvel's international distribution for that period.