MARVEL PREMIERE FEATURING SEEKER 3000! ##41
Marvel Comics • Marvel Premiere Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Tom Sutton
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson
Publication Date
April 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First and only appearance of the Seeker 3000 crew in the Bronze Age. The story follows a group of rebels escaping a dying Earth on a massive starship, battling a totalitarian government to find a new home for humanity. Key characters include Jordan heretic and Valerius.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; light blunting on corners, specifically top left and bottom right; subtle surface wear and minor edge wear on the right side of the cover; slight yellowing of pages consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade UK variants range from $4 to $10. US 35c copies in high grade fetch slightly more ($20-$30).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the final market value of this issue.
Notable Features
First appearance of Seeker 3000 characters. Features a 12p UK Price Variant cover instead of the standard 35c US cover. Notable as a one-shot science fiction story in an anthology title.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic British Pence Variant. The paper stock, 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner, and specific 12p pricing box are consistent with Marvel's UK distribution methods in 1978.