The Muppets Take Manhattan ##2
Marvel Comics • The Muppets Take Manhattan: Limited Series
Writer
Stan Kay
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Frank Brunner
Publication Date
December 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The official movie adaptation of the 1984 film 'The Muppets Take Manhattan.' In this issue, the Muppets struggle to find a producer for their musical 'Manhattan Melodies.' Highlights include the iconic 'Muppet Babies' dream sequence, which served as a backdoor pilot/inspiration for the animated series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress with color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the top left and bottom right. Slight surface scuffing visible on the front cover. Minor horizontal creasing near the top staples. Overall good color preservation despite some aged yellowing on the paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8 target): $70.00 - $100.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies vary from $6.00 to $14.00 on eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have occasionally fetched over $80.00 from collectors of the Star Comics imprint.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The current estimated grade of 6.5-7.0 would not yield a financial return exceeding the cost of grading services ($25+ shipping). Only copies appearing in 9.6-9.8 condition are generally worth the investment for this specific title.
Notable Features
First comic book appearance of the Muppet Babies (dream sequence). Published under Marvel's Star Comics imprint. Direct Edition with no barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper-age Marvel production. Features standard newsprint interior pages, 60-cent cover price, and the distinctive Star Comics logo utilized for Marvel's younger audience line in the 1980s.