Kull the Destroyer ##24
Marvel Comics Group • Kull the Destroyer (Volume 1)
Writer
Don Glut
Interior Artist
Ernie Chan
Cover Artist
Ernie Chan
Publication Date
December 1977
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Whitman Variant type)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Kull in the story 'Screams in the Dark!'. Kull and his companions continue their journey through Atlantis. The series is a continuation of Kull the Conqueror after a title change aimed at tapping into the success of Conan the Barbarian.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (over 5-7 instances), heavy non-color breaking crease across the top edge affecting the title, blunting/rounding of corners (especially top right and bottom left), minor staining/soiling near bottom edge, and visible edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of mid-grade 1970s Kull issues typically sell in bulk lots for $2-$5 each. High-grade (9.0+) single copies can reach $15-20, but current condition prevents that tier.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning and pressing may improve the 'eye appeal' of the top edge crease, but the spine damage is permanent.
Notable Features
Features a cover and interior art by Ernie Chan. Noted for the barcode placement on the bottom left which was common for Marvel direct market/Whitman multipacks of this era.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1977 bronze-age Marvel comic. Paper stock shows appropriate tanning/aging (newsstand quality). Staple placement appears consistent with factory production.