Morbius: The Living Vampire ##1
Marvel Comics • Morbius: The Living Vampire Vol. 1
Writer
Len Kaminski
Interior Artist
Ron Wagner
Cover Artist
Ron Wagner
Publication Date
September 1992
Cover Variant
Regular (Gold Foil Embossed)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' crossover. Morbius attempts to deal with his bloodlust as he is drawn into a battle against Lilith, Mother of Demons. Featured appearances by Ghost Rider and Danny Ketch.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The iconic black polybagged cover shows high gloss with minimal scuffing. Minor spine stress visible under light. Corners appear sharp through the bag. No major color-breaking creases or defects identifiable in the current packaging.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in high grade have sold for approximately $10-$12. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for around $75 on average due to high supply from the 90s era.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth grading unless the owner is certain of a 9.8 grade. High production numbers make this a common back-issue; the cost of grading often exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
First issue of the first Morbius solo series. Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' event which introduced the Midnight Sons emblem. Features a signature 90s black textured cover with gold foil stamping.
Authentication Notes
The gold foil is uniform and the 'leather-look' texture on the black cardstock is consistent with 1992 Marvel production standards. No signs of counterfeit production reported for this specific issue.