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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 9/79 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-009497
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #7
Marvel's licensed Battlestar Galactica series based on the 1978 television franchise
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | September 1979 | Bronze | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-009497 | ~8.5 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and bright, unfaded colors with sharp corners visible in this photo. There is minor spine stress with a couple of faint ticks near the top and bottom, and a slight bend/wave visible along the right edge of the cover. No major creases, tears, or color breaks are apparent, though the book is in a protective sleeve which slightly obscures fine surface detail. Interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $5 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $130 |
// Archive commentary
Battlestar Galactica #7 is part of Marvel's late-1970s licensed comic adaptation of the Glen A. Larson television series, launched to capitalize on the show's brief but enthusiastic fandom. The series followed the surviving fleet of the Twelve Colonies as they fled Cylon forces in search of Earth, with Marvel's comic continuing adventures featuring Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and Boxey. Writer Roger McKenzie helmed the ongoing narrative through much of the run, translating the show's space-opera premise into serialized comic form during a period when television tie-in comics were a reliable if modest niche within Marvel's line.
Market activity for this issue is sparse, reflecting the limited collector base for Marvel's Battlestar Galactica line compared to the publisher's core superhero output. Certified sales data shows only a handful of transactions at the highest grades, with a 9.8 example and a pair of 9.6 copies establishing the top end of the curve; no population or sales exist above 9.8, underscoring how few copies have been submitted for grading. Demand is driven primarily by nostalgia collectors and completists pursuing the full Marvel Battlestar Galactica run rather than by any first-appearance or landmark creative milestone.
This issue is best understood as a supporting piece within a licensed-property run rather than a standalone key, and it trades accordingly across the grading spectrum. Raw copies in low and mid grades circulate cheaply in back-issue bins and online lots, while a pristine 9.8 slab commands a real but modest premium reflecting genuine scarcity at the top of the census rather than broad collector demand. Buyers are typically series completists, television-tie-in specialists, or Bronze Age dealers filling out runs rather than speculative investors.
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