Ms. Marvel #13
Marvel Comics • Ms. Marvel Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
January 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel battling Hecate and her Elementals (specifically Hellfire and Zephyr) on 'Old Ironsides' (USS Constitution) in Boston. Carol also deals with her job at Woman Magazine under J. Jonah Jameson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks, blunting and wear on the bottom-right corner, minor surface wear, and consistent edge wear along the right-hand side. The alignment shows a slight 'creeper' or production lean.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (UK Variant): $15 - $30; Graded: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
US 30-cent editions in mid-grade typically sell for $20-$40; UK 12p variants often see a 10-20% decrease in demand/value comparison to US cents in the American market, though they are rarer collectibles.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees + shipping) would likely exceed the final market value for an issue of this moderate grade and lower key status.
Notable Features
Features an early appearance of Hecate. This specific copy is a 'UK Price Variant', denoted by the 12p cover price instead of 30 cents. It contains a standard bar code (Direct/Newsstand distribution for UK).
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1970s Marvel pence variant. The color density and the specific aging/toning of the paper stock are consistent with Bronze Age Marvel interiors.