Star Wars ##10
Marvel Comics • Star Wars Vol. 1 (1977)
Writer
Donald F. Glut
Interior Artist
Howard Chaykin
Cover Artist
Rick Hoberg
Publication Date
April 1978
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand UPC present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Behemoth from the BelowWorld'. Han Solo and Chewbacca are trapped on the planet Aduba-3 where they face off against a massive underground monster. This issue is part of the first original Expanded Universe storyline following the adaptation of the first film.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair (CGC 1.0)
Condition Details
Extremely significant damage is visible. The most severe defect is a massive missing piece (approximately 40% of the right-hand side of the cover) where the page has been torn away, exposing the interior advertising page. Additional issues include heavy spine stress with color breaks, blunted corners, and significant yellowing/tanning of the paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1 - $5; Graded: $10 - $15
Recent Sales
In higher grades (9.0+), this issue sells for $40-$100 locally. However, heavily damaged copies like this typically sell in bulk bins or for near-zero value due to the major missing piece.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The expense of grading (approx. $30+) far exceeds the market value of a copy with a major portion of the cover missing. This is considered a 'filler' copy.
Notable Features
Features the 'Star Jammers' (Aduba-3 versions) and classic Bronze Age Marvel Star Wars aesthetic. Includes a UPC barcode identifying it as a Newsstand edition. Notable for being part of the first era of Star Wars stories not based on the movies.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s newsprint stock and ink registration. Standard Marvel 35-cent price point. The distress and paper aging are consistent with 1978 production.