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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 11/78 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-009140
GODZILLA, KING OF THE MONSTERS #16
Marvel's Godzilla battles on in a late-run Bronze Age newsstand issue
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | November 1978 | Bronze | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-009140 | ~8.5 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and vibrant color with sharp corners and no visible creases or tears. There is minor edge wear at the top right corner and slight surface rubbing near the spine, with no obvious color breaks. The comic is in a protective sleeve which limits full assessment of the spine and edges; interior and back cover were not examined.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $4 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $10 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $260 |
// Archive commentary
Godzilla, King of the Monsters launched Marvel's licensed kaiju title in 1977, folding the giant radioactive reptile into the mainstream Marvel Universe alongside S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agency regulars. Issue #16, cover-dated November 1978, arrives roughly two-thirds through the 24-issue run, a period when scripter Doug Moench and penciler Herb Trimpe were firmly established on the title, delivering the blend of monster rampage and superhero-adjacent plotting that defined the series. The book carries no major first appearance or origin story, and its place in Godzilla lore is as a representative mid-run chapter rather than a landmark issue.
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