Marvel Premiere featuring Man-Wolf ##45
Marvel Comics • Marvel Premiere Vol. 1
Writer
David Anthony Kraft
Interior Artist
George Pérez
Cover Artist
George Pérez (Pencils), Ricardo Villamonte (Inks)
Publication Date
December 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features John Jameson as Man-Wolf. The story concludes a saga where Jameson travels to the 'Other Realm' (Godthab:7), taking on the mantle of Stargod. Key characters include Gorra and the High Evolutionary (mentioned/flashback).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; heavy corner blunting; significant edgewear and localized creasing on the right-hand margin; general surface wear with minor scuffing; possible tanning of the interior page edges based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (4.0): $25.00 - $35.00. Note: UK Price Variants typically fetch 20-30% less than US cents versions in the general market.
Recent Sales
Comparable high-grade US copies sell for $30-$50. Lower-grade UK variants often sell for under $10 in raw condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair-to-good condition of this specific copy combined with its status as a UK price variant (which has lower demand than the US equivalent) means the cost of grading would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
This is a 12p UK Price Variant, which was distributed specifically for the United Kingdom market during the same production run as the US cents version. The 'Otherwar' storyline is notable for transitioning Man-Wolf into the Stargod persona.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel production. Features the standard 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner used for UK imports, correct barcode placement for the era, and period-accurate paper stock aging.