MARVEL SPOTLIGHT ON THE MOON KNIGHT ##29
Marvel Comics Group • Marvel Spotlight Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Gil Kane / Al Milgrom
Publication Date
August 1976
Cover Variant
Regular (Bronze Age 25-cent Newsstand edition with UPC block)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Moon Knight (Marc Spector) in the concluding story arc against the Conquer-Lord. Features Marlene Alraune and Frenchie.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 or 8.0 estimate)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress ticks visible along the left edge, several breaking color. Light blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor edge wear. Gloss appears preserved. No major creases visible from the primary photo, but slight tanning may be present on back/edges due to age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60-$90; Graded (CGC 8.0): $150-$180
Recent Sales
Recent sales for CGC 8.0 have ranged between $140 and $190. Raw mid-to-high grade copies typically sell for approximately $75 on auction platforms.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. While not a top-tier key, it is an early Moon Knight solo appearance. Professional cleaning and pressing could potentially push the grade higher, increasing the profit margin for resale.
Notable Features
Early solo Moon Knight appearance (2nd solo story after Marvel Spotlight #28). Note the UPC barcode in the bottom left, characteristic of late 1970s newsstand editions.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age publication. Paper stock shows correct off-white aging. Staple placement and Ben-Day dot patterns in the coloring are consistent with 1976 Marvel printing processes.