Ms. Marvel ##18
Marvel Comics • Ms. Marvel Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
June 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (Pence)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a team-up with the Avengers including Scarlet Witch, Vision, Beast, and Wasp. Ms. Marvel battles the Sentinels. This issue is a precursor to the famous 'X-Men' crossover stories of the era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks, minor blunting on the bottom left corner, potential light tanning on the edge of the pages, and slight surface wear near the top edge and staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (6.0): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade UK variants fluctuate between $35 and $60 depending on the buyer's interest in the Marvel UK distribution market.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth professional grading if the submitter believes a press could elevate it to a Very Fine (8.0) or higher, as the Pence variant is a niche collectible compared to the US cent version.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p); Guest appearance by the Avengers; Bronze Age key series.
Authentication Notes
The 12p cover price indicates a genuine UK distribution copy of the era. The print registration and age-appropriate paper darkening appear authentic for 1978 Marvel stock.