MARVEL PREMIERE FEATURING THE MARK OF KANE ##33
Marvel Comics • Marvel Premiere Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Howard Chaykin
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
December 1976
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (10p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Solomon Kane in 'Night of the Man-Beasts!' Based on the character created by Robert E. Howard. Solomon Kane battles beast-men to save a girl named N'Longa. It continues the sword-and-sorcery themes popularized by Conan the Barbarian.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color breaking; blunting and minor creasing on the top and bottom right corners; slight edge wear along the right side; noticeable dusting/soiling on the white borders; potential light tanning of interior pages based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD. Graded (5.0): $40 - $55 USD.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade UK variants of this issue range from $8 to $15 plus shipping. US cents copies in higher grades (VF/NM) typically command $25-$40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) plus shipping exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader copy or filler for a run.
Notable Features
This is a UK Price Variant (10p instead of 30c), making it slightly more niche but often rarer than the US counterpart. Features Solomon Kane, a key Robert E. Howard character. Art by bronze-age legends Gil Kane and Howard Chaykin.
Authentication Notes
The 10p price stamp is consistent with Marvel UK distribution for 1976. The paper stock and printing dots (halftone) visible in the logo and skin tones appear consistent with authentic Bronze Age Marvel production.