Captain Marvel #58
Marvel Comics • Captain Marvel Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Pat Broderick
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
September 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Mar-Vell battling Drax the Destroyer. The story titled 'Death Cries the Destroyer!' involves a misunderstanding that leads to a clash between the two cosmic heroes. It is a late Bronze Age issue that highlights the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe prior to the series' cancellation at #62.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Corner blunting on all four corners. Minor surface wear and scuffing visible against the blue background. Moderate edge wear and a small crease on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Comparable UK variants in mid-grade have recently sold between $12 and $18. Standard US 35-cent copies in similar condition sell for roughly $15-$25.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission, shipping, and fees would likely exceed the final market value of a mid-grade UK variant issue. It is better kept as a raw collectible for a character enthusiast.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p instead of 35 cents). Features Drax the Destroyer. Barcode present in lower left (Direct/Newsstand distribution variant). Part of the final run of the original Captain Marvel series.
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits correct 1978 Marvel aging, specifically the off-white paper tones and era-appropriate ink saturation. The UK 12p price stamp is authentic for the European export market of that year.