STAR TREK ##13
Marvel Comics Group • Star Trek Vol. 1
Writer
Martin Pasko
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell and Gene Day
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson (Pencils) and Klaus Janson (Inks)
Publication Date
April 1981
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (Barcode in bottom-left corner)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'The Human Factor'. This issue features Captain James T. Kirk and the Enterprise crew dealing with a hostage situation involving a Klingon holding Dr. McCoy's daughter, Joanna McCoy. It explores McCoy's relationship with his estranged daughter.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine ticks along the left edge; some blunting of the top right corner; minor surface wear and some light color-breaking creases near the bottom edge. Gloss appears decent but shows age-related shelf wear through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4 to $14 depending on condition; CGC 9.8 copies have sold for $150-$200, though this copy is significantly lower in grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading plus shipping would likely exceed the market value of the comic in its current condition (Estimated Mid-Grade). Best kept as a reader copy or in a personal collection.
Notable Features
Features Joanna McCoy (daughter of Leonard McCoy). Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. Cover by industry legend Walt Simonson.
Authentication Notes
Colors and logo font are consistent with 1981 Marvel printing standards. Staple placement is correct for the era. Newsstand UPC matches known distribution for that month.