Where Monsters Dwell ##21
Marvel Comics • Where Monsters Dwell Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
May 1973
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of 'Fin Fang Foom!' from Strange Tales #89. It features the legendary dragon Fin Fang Foom, an alien from the planet Kakaranthara (Maklu IV), who is awakened by a man named Chan Liuchow to fight against Nationalist Chinese invaders.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and ticks that do not appear to break color significantly. Softness on the bottom right corner with slight blunting. Minor surface wear on the red background. Bagged and boarded which conceals potential foxing or tanning on edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw mid-grade copies have consistently sold between $12 and $22. High-grade (9.0+) slabbed copies have reached over $100 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not currently recommended for grading unless sentimental. While it is a Fin Fang Foom cover, the market value in this estimated mid-grade range (6.0-7.0) typically does not offset the cost of grading fees and shipping.
Notable Features
Features an iconic Jack Kirby cover. This is a Bronze Age reprint of a Silver Age key story. Fin Fang Foom is a significant character in Marvel lore, often associated with Iron Man.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Bronze Age comic. Standard 20-cent price point for 1973. Paper stock appears consistent with the period; no signs of reproduction or 'pedigree' counterfeiting.