MARVEL SPOTLIGHT ON CAPTAIN MARVEL ##3
Marvel Comics / Marvel All-Colour Comics (UK) • Marvel Spotlight Vol. 2
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Pat Broderick
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
November 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) in 'The Eon Encounter!'. Mar-Vell faces the cosmic entity Eon, the being that granted him his Cosmic Awareness. This issue explores Mar-Vell's role as the Protector of the Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the upper and lower staples. Light corner blunting on the top right. Surface appears flat with good gloss, but there is a 'remainder mark' (black ink line) through the UPC barcode suggesting it was unsold inventory. Minor edge wear on the left spine edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (UK Variant): $15 - $25; Graded (8.0): $45 - $60. Note: UK variants generally command slightly less than US cent copies in the domestic US market, but have a niche following.
Recent Sales
Recent US 35c/40c copies in 8.0-9.0 range sell for $20-$40. UK variants often sell for 30-50% less due to lower demand among US collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this specific issue (not a major key) in this condition does not justify the $40+ cost of grading and shipping. A remainder mark on the barcode also negatively impacts the aesthetic for high-grade collectors.
Notable Features
UK 12p Price Variant. Steve Ditko cover art. Contains a remainder mark (strike-through) on the UPC. Part of the short-lived second volume of Marvel Spotlight.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The paper aging (slight tanning on the spine edge), the specific 12p UK price stamp, and the printing registration are consistent with Marvel's 1979 UK distribution imports.