Ms. Marvel ##13
Marvel Comics • Ms. Marvel (1977 Series)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney and Joe Sinnott
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard and Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
January 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ms. Marvel battles the Humbug and the Golden Gator on the USS Constitution ('Old Ironsides') in Boston. Features Carol Danvers in her classic costume. This issue is part of the original Ms. Marvel run written by the legendary Chris Claremont.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and ticks, moderate corner blunting, possible stacking wear or light soiling on the left edge, and general color wear/rubbing on the cover. Top right corner shows minor rounding.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 6.0): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Similar mid-grade raw copies of the UK variant regularly sell between $15 and $40. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch a significant premium due to scarcity in the UK market.
Grading Recommendation
Likely not worth professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The estimated grade of 6.0/7.0 does not significantly increase value beyond the cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p cover price instead of 35 cents), barcode in lower left, Keith Pollard cover. Note the '12p' price and 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' header typical of UK imports of the era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic UK Pence variant. Correct paper stock age and coloration. The presence of the barcode suggests a later-period Bronze Age Marvel production. Print registration appears consistent with late 1970s Marvel standards.