Ms. Marvel ##18
Marvel Comics • Ms. Marvel Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
July/August 1978
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Guest-starring the Avengers, Ms. Marvel battles against the threat of Deathbird in a storyline featuring classic bronze-age team dynamics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines, slight corner rounding, minor edge wear, clean gloss on cover with light reflection ripples from bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $40, Graded (CGC 9.2): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $25 to $35 range on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not strongly recommended for professional grading unless part of a high-grade collection or set, as the raw value is close to modern grading and shipping costs.
Notable Features
35-cent price variant edition, featuring appearances by multiple Avengers including Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Marvel 1970s newsstand UPC barcode, correct paper stock, and proper color registration.