Captain Marvel ##57
Marvel Comics • Captain Marvel Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Pat Broderick
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
July 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) battles Thor in a cosmic misunderstanding orchestrated by the villainous Nitro. The story, titled 'Today Dies The Sun!', involves Mar-Vell's attempt to stop a solar-energy siphon while being pursued for perceived crimes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color break, corner blunting on the top and bottom right, minor edge wear along the right side, and some surface scuffing/creasing near the bottom left barcode area. The cover shows slight waviness.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD | Graded (5.0): $45 - $60 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade UK variants of this issue range between $12 and $18. Standard US editions in similar condition trade for slightly higher premiums due to higher demand. High-grade (9.0+) copies can reach $50+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the comic in its current 5.0 condition. Better kept in a bag and board as a reader or filler copy.
Notable Features
Features a battle between Captain Marvel and Thor. This is a UK Price Variant, distinguished by the '12p' price marking instead of the standard US cent price. Contains a Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel UK distribution copy. Displays correct 1970s Marvel newsprint aging, period-appropriate ink saturation, and the correct 12p pence price box used for the UK market during this era.