The Silver Surfer ##13
Marvel Comics • The Silver Surfer Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
February 1970
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Titled The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!, this issue features the Silver Surfer facing off against the formidable Doomsday Man, a powerful android weapon created by the U.S. military. The story explores themes of humanity's fear and the Surfer's ongoing alienation on Earth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress lines with minor color breaks, slight corner rounding and blunting, edge wear along the top and bottom, moderate surface creasing on the cover, a price sticker in the upper right corner, and minor paper tanning consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw estimated value: $30 - $60. Graded (CGC 4.0) estimated value: $75 - $125.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Silver Surfer #13 in lower-to-mid grades (VG to FN) generally range between $40 and $100 depending on exact eye appeal and certification status.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading may be worthwhile if looking to preserve and authenticate the book, but given the mid-to-lower condition grade and presence of a price sticker, a professional press and clean might help bump it slightly. However, the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase for a copy in this condition.
Notable Features
Features classic Silver Age artwork by legendary creators Stan Lee and John Buscema. Includes the iconic appearance of the Doomsday Man on the cover.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic vintage first printing from 1970, featuring period-accurate newsprint paper stock, traditional Marvel Comics Group box layout, and standard stamp box in the upper right corner.