THE ENERGY MAN E-MAN ##9
Modern Comics • E-Man
Writer
Nicola Cuti
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
August 1977
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (Modern Comics Edition)
Printing
First Printing (Modern Comics Edition)
Comic Description
Features E-Man and Nova as they face off against the Brain-Child. The story is a lighthearted superhero adventure blending cosmic themes with humor. This issue includes a backup story titled 'The Devil-Beast of Bald Mountain'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible circular punch hole in the top left corner, multiple heavy spine stresses, corner blunting, surface reflections suggesting it is in a polybag, and a yellow price sticker on the bottom right of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded: $25 - $35 (though punch hole significantly devalues)
Recent Sales
Raw copies of this specific Modern Comics reprint series often sell for under $10. Charlton originals (1974) carry higher value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic has a large physical punch hole in the corner and is a Modern Comics reprint/reissue, which has lower market demand than the original Charlton run.
Notable Features
Modern Comics edition, which reprints Charlton Comics material. Notable for the signature art of Joe Staton. The Modern Comics version features a 35 cent cover price compared to the 1974 original's 25 cent price.
Authentication Notes
The 35 cent price point and 'Modern Comics' logo are the primary indicators of this being the 1977 reissue of the 1974 Charlton series. Print quality appears consistent with mid-70s newsprint standards.