Star Wars ##58
Marvel Comics • Star Wars Vol. 1 (1977-1986)
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Walt Simonson (Pencils) / Tom Palmer (Inks)
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson
Publication Date
April 1982
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Sundown!' The Rebel fleet is hiding near a red giant star. R2-D2 and C-3PO must go on an extra-vehicular mission to perform critical repairs on the Millennium Falcon while dealing with internal droid conflicts.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy creases on the left side of the cover, extensive spine stress with color-breaking ticks, blunted corners, and general surface wear across the main cover art. The right edge shows signs of bending and light foxing/discoloration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (4.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-low grade copies range from $4 to $12 depending on shipping. Higher grade 9.8 copies can fetch $150+ but this specimen is significantly lower.
Grading Recommendation
No. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. This is a common Bronze Age issue with significant wear.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition (indicated by the UPC barcode in the bottom left corner). Features iconic Walt Simonson artwork from his celebrated run on the title.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1982 print. Matching 60 cent price point, period-correct Ben-Day dots in color registration, and standard newsstand paper stock for the era are all present.