Black Goliath ##4
Marvel Comics • Black Goliath Vol. 1
Writer
Tony Isabella
Interior Artist
George Tuska
Cover Artist
George Tuska
Publication Date
August 1976
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Black Goliath battles the Stilt-Man in an action-packed issue featuring classic bronze-age Marvel storytelling and dynamic confrontation between giants.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Minor to moderate spine stress ticks, minor corner blunting, faint tanning along the edges of newsprint paper, overall clean cover with good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $15 - $30; Graded (CGC 6.0) estimated around $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of Black Goliath #4 range from $12 to $25 depending on exact eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run or for personal collection, as the grading and slab fees would likely exceed the modest value increase.
Notable Features
Features an iconic battle cover against the Stilt-Man, 25-cent bronze age cover price, and direct/newsprint identifiers typical of mid-1970s Marvel publications.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1970s newsprint paper stock, correct ink density, proper staple placement, and standard comic code authority seal.