The Man-Thing ##1
Marvel Comics • The Man-Thing Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Gerber
Interior Artist
Val Mayerik
Cover Artist
Frank Brunner
Publication Date
January 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of Man-Thing's first solo ongoing series. Story titled 'Battle for the Palace of the Gods'. Features Man-Thing (Ted Sallis) and the first appearance of the character Kouros (The Child).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks with very light color breaking. Slight corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Visible edge wear along the top margin. Deep color saturation remains intact with no major creasing or staining visible on front cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100.00 - $150.00; Graded (CGC 8.0): $250.00 - $300.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $85 to $140. CGC 8.0 copies have recently settled around the $275 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the goal is preservation or maximizing ROI, as the copy appears clean. A professional press and clean could likely push this to an 8.5/9.0, significantly increasing value.
Notable Features
Bronze Age key. Iconic Frank Brunner cover art. Premier issue of the 1974 series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel printing. Correct 20-cent price point and 'CC' indicia for 1974. Paper stock shows age-appropriate off-white to white quality. Sharp registration of the yellow title banner.