Howard the Duck ##28
Marvel Comics • Howard the Duck Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Gene Colan
Cover Artist
Gene Colan
Publication Date
September 1978
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - 35 Cent Price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Howard the Duck finds himself in the middle of a chaotic situation involving a character known as the 'S.O.B.' (Son of a Bitch) and a restaurant scuffle. This issue features the classic satirical social commentary typical of the 1970s Howard the Duck run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right and top left. Visible surface wear/scuffing on the black ink areas of the cover. Minor edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.6+): $50 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade (5.0-7.0) typically sell for $4 to $12 on platforms like eBay. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) can reach over $100, but lower grades rarely exceed the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 5.0-6.0 means the cost of grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of the book. Keep it as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the 35 cent price point. Features Howard the Duck, Beverly Switzler, and characters like Sabbath Raven. Direct Edition identified by the barcode area.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1978 original based on the newsprint-style aging on the edges, the specific black-ink saturation of the era, and standard staple placement for Bronze Age Marvel books.