Marvel Spotlight On The Scarecrow ##26
Marvel Comics • Marvel Spotlight Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Edelman
Interior Artist
Ruben Yandoc
Cover Artist
Gil Kane, Bernie Wrightson
Publication Date
February 1976
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The first full appearance of the Ebenezer Laughton Scarecrow in his own feature. The story involves the Scarecrow battling the Cult of the Entropic Man and rescuing Jess Davenport.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, minor blunting on the top right corner, slight edge wear along the top, and minor surface scuffing on the black ink background. Professional pressing may improve the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $60; Graded (7.5-8.0): $110 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-high raw copies range from $45 to $75. CGC 8.0 copies have recently sold in the $140-$175 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only recommended if intending to keep for a registry set or if a professional press can guarantee a bump to 8.5+. Current cost of grading may outweigh the value increase for this specific grade level.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Scarecrow (Ebenezer Laughton) in his new horror-themed persona (separate from the Avengers villain). Key Bronze Age horror title. Classic Gil Kane/Bernie Wrightson collaboration cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel comic. Correct 25-cent price point for 1976. Visible 'Marvel Comics Group' header with appropriate font and alignment. Paper aging consistent with mid-70s newsprint.