The Sword of Solomon Kane ##4
Marvel Comics • The Sword of Solomon Kane Vol 1
Writer
Ralph Macchio
Interior Artist
Steve Carr
Cover Artist
Michael Wm. Kaluta
Publication Date
March 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Adaptation of Robert E. Howard's character. Solomon Kane faces off against pirates and supernatural threats. Part 4 of a 6-issue limited series. Key characters include Solomon Kane and various undead entities.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor color-breaking spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting at the top left, and minor edge wear on the right side. The black ink on the cover shows some minor scuffing typical of 1980s Marvel stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $85.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for issues in this condition typically range between $6 and $10 on secondary auction sites. Graded copies are infrequent for this specific middle-issue of the miniseries.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. While the copy is in nice condition, the cost of grading exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, which the visible spine ticks likely preclude.
Notable Features
Features a striking Michael Kaluta cover. Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in the UPC box). Part of the first standalone Solomon Kane solo title at Marvel.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-80s Marvel production. Correct 75 cent price point for 1986. Paper stock appears to be the standard newsprint of the era with expected light aging. Ink density and registration are consistent with Marvel's 1986 printing standards.