Black Panther ##12
Marvel Comics Group • Black Panther Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
November 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Black Panther battles the Agents of Kiber. The story concludes the 'Kiber the Cruel' arc where T'Challa investigates a series of mysterious disappearances, leading to a showdown with the energy-absorbing villain Kiber.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks and stress lines, blunting at top-left corner, edge wear along the left border, minor surface scuffing, and slight yellowing of the cover whites consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD / Graded 5.0: $30 - $45 USD
Recent Sales
Standard US editions in mid-grade typically sell for $15-$25; UK price variants fetch similar values but have a more specialized market of collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader copy or mid-grade filler for a collection.
Notable Features
Late Bronze Age issue featuring art and story by the legendary Jack Kirby. This is the 12p UK price variant, distributed in the United Kingdom simultaneously with the 35c US edition. Features the UPC barcode in the lower left.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel production based on the 12p 'starburst' price icon, the specific font used in the date box, and the characteristic paper aging visible on the cover and edges.