MARVEL SUPER SPECIAL : HOWARD THE DUCK ##41
Marvel Comics • Marvel Super Special Vol. 1
Writer
Danny Fingeroth
Interior Artist
Kyle Baker
Cover Artist
Kyle Baker
Publication Date
1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Magazine Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Official comic book adaptation of the 1986 Lucasfilm/Universal Pictures live-action movie 'Howard the Duck'. It follows Howard as he is transported from Duckworld to Earth (Cleveland), meeting Beverly Switzler and battling the Dark Overlords of the Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color breaking, significant corner blunting (bottom right), visible surface dirt and soiling, edge wear throughout, and some light creasing on the cover surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent sales for ungraded mid-grade copies average $10. High-grade (NM) copies can occasionally reach $30-$40 due to cult film interest.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service would exceed the current market value of the book in its current condition (approx. 4.0). Grading is generally only profitable for this issue in 9.6 or 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Notable for being the adaptation of the infamous 1986 cult film. Features artwork by Kyle Baker. Magazine size format rather than standard comic size. Includes UPC barcode in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel Magazine production. Paper stock is standard for the era (newsprint interior with a heavier matte-finish cover). No signs of modern reproduction noted.