Doctor Who ##60
Marvel Comics • Doctor Who Vol. 1 (Marvel Premiere US material)
Writer
Steve Moore
Interior Artist
Dave Gibbons
Cover Artist
Earl Norem
Publication Date
June 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) story 'City of the Cursed'. This issue is significant as it contains a feature 'The Inside Story on the New Doctor!', discussing Peter Davison taking over the role of the Fifth Doctor.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover. Top edge shows minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (9.0+): $60.00 - $80.00. Note: UK price variants sometimes command a small premium to specific collectors.
Recent Sales
Similar mid-grade copies sell consistently in the $12 range. High-grade (NM) copies of this specific issue can reach $30-$40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($35+) likely exceeds the market value of a 6.0 copy. A press and clean might improve it slightly, but it remains a low-priority candidate for slabbed investment.
Notable Features
Includes a backup feature on the casting transition from Tom Baker to Peter Davison. UK 20p price variant. Earl Norem painted cover. Interior art by Dave Gibbons (of Watchmen fame).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The 20p price mark is standard for UK distribution during this era of Marvel. Staple placement appears factory-correct, and color saturation matches 1980s newsprint production.