Ms. Marvel #23
Marvel Comics • Ms. Marvel (Vol. 1)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Mike Vosburg
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
April 1979
Cover Variant
UK Newsstand Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the original series. Ms. Marvel battles against the Faceless One. Featuring guest appearances by Vance Astro and the Guardians of the Galaxy. The storyline concludes in Marvel Super-Heroes #10-11 several years later.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the spine; blunted corners especially at top right and bottom left; light edge wear and surface scuffing; minor indentation/wrinkling along the outer edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 6.0): $40 - $60. Note: UK Price variants can be less desirable to US collectors but are increasingly sought after as 'pence variants'.
Recent Sales
US versions in Mid-Grade sell for approximately $20. Recent eBay sales for UK variants of this specific issue range from £10-£20 depending on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $35+) plus shipping exceed the market value of a mid-grade copy of this specific issue. Best kept in a high-quality mylar bag with a board.
Notable Features
Final issue of the 1970s series; 12p UK Price Variant (more scarce than the 35c/40c US versions); story by legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont.
Authentication Notes
The 12p price mark is authentic for Marvel's UK distribution in 1979. UPC barcode present in bottom left. No signs of restoration visible; genuine period-correct paper aging.