Machine Man ##14
Marvel Comics / Marvel All-Colour Comics • Machine Man Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman; Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe; Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Joe Sinnott; Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
April 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Girl from the Galaxy!', Machine Man (X-51) continues his adventures as a fugitive from the government while facing off against internal and external threats to his mechanical existence. Key characters include Zabu and Ka-Zar (cameos) and Peter Spaulding.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks across the left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom left and top left; visible vertical crease/undulation on the right side of the cover; spider-webbing near the lower right corner; edge wear consistent with a mid-grade reading copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (UK Variant): $10-$20; Graded at 6.0: $35-$50
Recent Sales
Standard US editions in mid-grade typically sell for $10. UK Price Variants carry a small niche premium for variant collectors but trade similarly due to lower demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the final market value of a mid-grade 6.0 specimen of this specific issue.
Notable Features
This is the UK Price Variant, distinguished by the 12p price mark in the upper left corner instead of the 40 cent US price. Features the Spider-Man corner box art. This issue is part of the original Steve Ditko run after taking over the title from Jack Kirby.
Authentication Notes
Authentic bronze age Marvel publication. Paper stock shows correct light tanning/off-white appearance for the era. The 12p price stamp is correctly integrated into the original print run for the UK market.