Ms. Marvel ##21
Marvel Comics • Ms. Marvel Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
December 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers) battles the Lizard People in their subterranean lair. This issue features appearances by the Lizard People and continues Danvers' struggle to balance her human life with her Kree-enhanced superpowers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear along the left spine edge with multiple color-breaking spine ticks. Significant blunting and chipping on top and bottom corners. Noticeable surface wear, edge fraying on the right-hand side, and potential moisture/handling stains near the bottom edge. General luster loss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD | Graded: $40 - $60 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade UK variants of non-key Ms. Marvel issues range between $15 and $25. Higher grade copies (9.0+) command a premium, but low-to-mid grade issues remain affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would exceed the market value of the comic in this specific condition. It is a great reader copy or mid-fill for a collection.
Notable Features
Features the 12p British Price Variant, which was distributed in the UK during the same month as the US 35-cent edition. Includes a UPC barcode in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
The 12p price stamp and 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner are authentic indicators of the UK distribution copies for this era. Print density and aging on the cover appear consistent with 1970s newsprint stock.