Moon Knight ##1
Marvel Comics • Moon Knight Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
November 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (UPC in box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Premiere issue of Moon Knight's first solo ongoing series. Origin of Moon Knight retold, featuring Bushman, Marlene Alraune, and Frenchie. This issue solidifies the Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Jake Lockley personas.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks (some color breaking), slight corner blunting on bottom left, minor edge wear on the right side, and mild surface scuffing visible on the dark blue areas. The white of the costume appears relatively bright.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $75 - $125; Graded (CGC 8.0): $150 - $180; Graded (CGC 9.8 potential): $800 - $1,100
Recent Sales
Raw copies in Mid-to-High grade recently sell between $80 and $130. CGC 9.0+ copies consistently reach over $200. Prices fluctuate based on interest in Moon Knight's MCU presence.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if a press and clean can remove surface dimples. It likely sits in the 8.0-8.5 range. A high-grade copy (9.4+) is highly desirable, but this specimen shows enough spine wear to likely cap lower without professional restoration.
Notable Features
First solo series; Key origin story; First appearance of Bushman; First appearance of Khonshu (in vision/statue form); Newsstand edition with barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 production. Correct 50 cent price point, period-accurate UPC barcode, and appropriate paper aging/off-white appearance for the era. Staple placement aligns with Marvel manufacturing of the time.