Hanna-Barbera's Scooby-Doo ##1
Marvel Comics Group • Scooby-Doo (Marvel Comics Series)
Writer
Uncredited on cover (historically Mark Evanier)
Interior Artist
Uncredited on cover (historically Dan Spiegle)
Cover Artist
Identification from style suggests regular Marvel Hanna-Barbera staff; likely credits to Dan Spiegle or similar.
Publication Date
October 1977
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition (indicated by UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the Marvel Comics run. Featured story is 'Three Phantoms Too Many!' featuring the Mystery Inc. gang (Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne) investigating a haunting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible (approx 4-5 small ticks), small corner blunting on top right, minor surface wear to yellow background, potential localized waving from storage (non-color breaking).
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $90; Graded (CGC 7.5+): $150 - $250. Higher grades (9.0+) can exceed $400.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $50 to $120. Professional 9.6 copies have sold for $600+.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended if a professional press/clean is performed first. A high-grade Bronze Age #1 of a major IP like Scooby-Doo holds strong value, but the yellow cover shows every defect.
Notable Features
First appearance of Scooby-Doo in a Marvel-published title. Key Bronze Age #1. Features the UPC barcode indicating a newsstand release.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1977 production. Paper stock appears to have expected mild off-white aging. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with Marvel's late 70s output.