Omega the Unknown ##9
Marvel Comics Group • Omega the Unknown Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Gerber, Mary Skrenes
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
July 1977
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the return of the villain Blockbuster in 'Riot at Rockefeller Center!'. The story follows James-Michael Starling, a boy with a mysterious connection to the silent cosmic hero Omega.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking spine ticks. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the cover gloss. Some edge wear along the bottom. Overall flat with good color preservation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (CGC 7.0 - 9.0): $45.00 - $85.00
Recent Sales
Recent 2024 raw sales for Mid-High grade copies average $15.00. 9.8 graded copies have sold in the range of $250.00+, but mid-grades remain affordable common back-issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $30-50 + shipping) exceeds or equals the current market value for a mid-tier raw copy.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Marvel key-lite. Written by Steve Gerber (creator of Howard the Duck). Features a Newsstand UPC barcode, which was relatively new in 1977 compared to the corner box art variants.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Features period-correct 30-cent price point, Marvel Comics Group header, and Newsstand barcode. Paper stock shows expected light tanning for late 1970s newsprint.