Machine Man ##10
Marvel Comics • Machine Man Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
August 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue marks the return of Machine Man following a brief hiatus after the cancellation of his original Kirby-led run. It features X-51 (Machine Man) facing off against the Ion-Man. This issue is significant for transition in creative teams, moving from Jack Kirby's style to Steve Ditko's legendary interior art.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; minor chipping on the top edge; barcode has a strike-through mark; overall surface wear and light foxing visible on the white areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 5.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade UK variants of this era typically range from $8 to $12. Standard US 40-cent versions in similar condition sell for approximately $10-$20.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition, especially given it is a UK price variant which has a smaller collector base than the US US cents version.
Notable Features
Features the 12p UK Price Variant; interior art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko; Jack Kirby cover art; 'Birth of a Super-Hero' tagline denoting a soft reboot of the series.
Authentication Notes
The 12p UK price stamp is consistent with Marvel UK distribution of the period. The barcode and paper stock appear consistent with late Bronze Age Marvel manufacturing. The ink strike-through on the barcode suggests it may have been remaindered or sold as a discount copy.