Morbius The Living Vampire ##3
Marvel Comics • Morbius: The Living Vampire (Vol. 1)
Writer
Len Kaminski
Interior Artist
Ron Wagner
Cover Artist
Ron Wagner
Publication Date
November 1992
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' follow-up storyline. Morbius faces off against Spider-Man while struggling with his vampiric hunger. Features appearances by Spider-Man (Peter Parker) and Vic Slaughter.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; slight corner blunting on the top right; visible price sticker on the top right area of the bag (not directly on comic, but obscures view); reflective glare from polybag makes exact surface inspection difficult; likely exhibits minor edge wear common for 90s gloss stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average between $2.00 and $10.00 depending on condition. 9.8 Graded copies vary but generally stay under $65 due to high print volume.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book in almost all grades below a 9.8.
Notable Features
30th Anniversary Hulk logo in corner box; Spider-Man guest appearance; early issue in the 1992 Morbius solo series; Direct Edition (indicated by the graphic in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Standard early 90s Marvel production. Glossy cover with newsprint interior. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting; high-volume print run makes counterfeiting unlikely.