Godzilla King of the Monsters ##18
Marvel Comics • Godzilla King of the Monsters Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe & Dan Green
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
January 1979
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (UPC Barcode Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Godzilla battles a pack of giant mutated sewer rats in New York City. The story follows the continuing efforts of S.H.I.E.L.D. (led by Dum Dum Dugan) to capture or neutralize Godzilla.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight color breaking creases on the right edge, mid-level surface wear/scuffing visible through the polybag, and a small price sticker on the top left of the bag which may hide further defects.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $18.00; Graded (9.8): $120.00 - $150.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-to-high grade have fluctuated between $12 and $22. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $135.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 6.0-7.0 does not provide enough value increase to offset grading fees. Only worth grading if it was a high-grade 9.6 or 9.8.
Notable Features
Features Godzilla vs. Megarat. Contains the iconic Herb Trimpe art style. Includes UPC barcode (Direct editions and Price Variants like 35c exist for this era, though this is the standard 35 cent cover price).
Authentication Notes
Authentic bronze age Marvel publication. Paper stock shows expected age-appropriate tanning. Staple placement and cover gloss appear consistent with late 1970s Marvel printing processes.