Ms. Marvel ##20
Marvel Comics • Ms. Marvel Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Dave Cockrum
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
October 1978
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ms. Marvel battles against lizard-like creatures from below, featuring classic late-70s Marvel storytelling and action.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress, slight corner blunting, minor cover wear, but overall flat and glossy with no major tears or missing pieces.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25, Graded (CGC 7.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $15 to $30 range on online marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run, as the grading and shipping costs may exceed the modest increase in market value for a 7.0 copy.
Notable Features
Classic Dave Cockrum cover and interior art, Bronze Age Marvel key era, featuring the iconic 35-cent price variant era for Marvel.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard newsstand UPC barcode, correct paper stock, vintage ink registration, and staple placement consistent with 1978 Marvel publications.