MIRACLEMAN #№1
Eclipse Comics • Miracleman Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Garry Leach
Cover Artist
Garry Leach
Publication Date
August 1985
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue marks the first US appearance and origin of Miracleman (formerly Marvelman). Storyline: Michael Moran, a middle-aged freelance reporter, begins to remember his forgotten past as a superhero after seeing a word on a reflected door. Key characters include Miracleman, Liz Moran, and Kid Miracleman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and vertical color-breaking ticks along the spine. Slight blunting on the bottom-left and top-right corners. Faint surface wear visible on the dark areas of the cover. Edges appear relatively straight but show minor handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $85 USD; Graded (7.5 - 8.0): $120 - $160 USD; Graded (9.8): $1,000+ USD
Recent Sales
Raw mid-grade copies frequently sell for $50-$90. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the range of $1,000 to $1,400 due to high demand and scarcity in perfect condition.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. At an estimated 7.5, the value increase may not drastically exceed the costs of grading and shipping unless a professional cleaning and pressing can提升 it to an 8.5/9.0. If the interior is pristine, it is a solid candidate for preservation.
Notable Features
Significant Bronze/Copper age key. First appearance of Miracleman in American comics. Contains reprints of the Marvelman stories from Warrior magazine. Iconic 'Rebirth' cover. Includes a classic Mike Moran/Miracleman transformation scene.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Displays correct Eclipse logo and 75-cent price point. Paper stock and ink density are consistent with 1980s Baxter paper used by Eclipse for this run. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.