Godzilla King of the Monsters ##18
Marvel Comics • Godzilla King of the Monsters Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
January 1979
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Godzilla battles the Mega-Monsters in New York City. Features the story 'Battle Beneath Eighth Avenue!' where Godzilla faces off against giant mutated sewer rats.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (4.0)
Condition Details
Price stickers on front cover, heavy spine stress with color break, noticeable corner blunting, possible moisture damage/tanning along the bottom edge, and light surface scuffing visible through the poly-bag.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $18.00 (Raw); $60.00+ (CGC 4.0)
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $12 to $25 based on demand for Bronze Age monster titles. High grade (9.8) copies sell for over $350.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for a 4.0 condition copy. Better suited as a reader copy or for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Marvel Monster title; 35 cent cover price edition; features Godzilla's continuing adventures in the Marvel Universe where he interacts with characters like the Champions and S.H.I.E.L.D.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Bronze Age issue. Features correct 35 cent cover price, period-accurate UPC barcode for Direct Edition, and standard newsprint interior visible at the edges.