Machine Man ##15
Marvel Comics • Machine Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
June 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Machine Man faces off against The Thing and the Human Torch from the Fantastic Four. The story, titled 'The Thing and I', features Machine Man attempting to prove he is not a threat while the Fantastic Four members mistakenly hunt him down.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy creasing across the top right corner and right edge; significant spine roll and stress lines; corner blunting on all corners; noticeable yellowing/toning of the cover paper; possible small tears or nibbles along the right-hand edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD; Graded (CGC 4.0 UKV): $30 - $45 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $8 to $12. The UK 15p price variant is approximately equal in value to the US 40c version for this specific era and title.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the fair market value of the comic in this condition. It is a great reader copy or filler for a collection.
Notable Features
Features art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. This specific copy is a UK Price Variant (15p instead of 40 cents), which was printed simultaneously with the US version for distribution in the United Kingdom.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1980 Bronze Age Marvel publication. The '15p' price box, the 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner, and the specific typeface of the 'JUNE' date stamp are consistent with UK-distributed editions of this period.