The Eternals ##4
Marvel Comics • The Eternals Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
October 1976
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Night of the Demons!' Sersi and Ikarus attempt to save New York from a Deviant invasion. This issue continues Jack Kirby's epic saga of the conflict between the Celestials, the Eternals, and the Deviants.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the spine; noticeable blunting and rounding of the bottom left and top right corners; slight 'breathing' or waving of the paper on the right side indicates potential humidity exposure; minor surface soiling and scuffing on the white portions of the front cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 5.0): $40 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw mid-grade copies range from $12 to $30. Higher-grade (9.0+) copies fetch significantly more, often exceeding $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the final market value of a mid-grade copy. This issue is best kept as a 'reader copy' or preserved in a fresh bag and board.
Notable Features
First appearance of Gammenon the Gatherer (a Celestial). Artwork and story by industry legend Jack Kirby. Features a UPC barcode, which was relatively new in 1976.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1976 original. The aging of the newsprint paper and the specific ink saturation levels are consistent with mid-70s Marvel production.