ROM Spaceknight ##15
Marvel Comics • ROM Spaceknight Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Frank Miller
Publication Date
February 1981
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (UPC with strike-through/blank barcode typical of early 80s direct market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Till Death Do Us Part!'. ROM interrupts a wedding to expose a Dire Wraith posing as a human, leading to a conflict between his mission and the human perception of his actions. Features Brandy Clark.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (some breaking color), soft blunting on the top left and bottom right corners, minor surface wear/scuffing on the dark areas of the cover, and slight edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $90 - $120
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically sell for $6 - $8 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) have recently sold in the $100 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of a raw copy in this condition; only 9.8 candidates are generally worth the investment for this issue.
Notable Features
Features an iconic cover by legendary artist Frank Miller. Notable as part of the licensed Hasbro toy line tie-in series that became deeply integrated into the Marvel Universe.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 production. Correct 50 cent price point, period-accurate paper stock (newsprint interior), and authentic Marvel Comics Group banner layout and typography.