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Alan Weiss, blood, Dr. Doom, first issue, John Buscema, KISS, Latveria, Marvel Comics Super Special, Steve Gerber
Blasting into your reality from the Summer of 1977, it’s a double-sized KISS Super Special from Marvel Comics! This Bronze-Age treasure compiles interviews, a discography, and pics of the band with a multi-part Marvel Comics adventure penned by Steve Gerber.
As you appreciate the vivid red ink in this twisted tale, realize that the band mixed their own blood with the red ink at the print shop. If you own this book, you really do own a piece of KISS! Now THAT is rock’n’roll.
Our favorite thing about Marvel Comics Super Special #1 is the advertisement for Air Latveria. It promises you a visit to the land of Latverian enchantment to enjoy, among other things, “the famous outdoor gladiatorial robot matches.” YES! Where do we book the next flight out of here?!
Collector’s Guide: From Marvel Comics Super Special #1; 1977.
See more historic rock comics we’ve shared: Alice Cooper in Marvel Premiere; Led Zeppelin in Rock and Roll Comics, and KISS: Psycho Circus from Image.
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A groovy blast from the past, Mars, thanks for sharing.
You wouldn’t happen to have a copy of Marvel Comics Super Special Vol 1 #4 (The Beatles Story) close to hand, would you? I have a friend on the hunt for that one …
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You can find the Beatles Story at Diversions of the Groovy Kind in Ol’ Groove’s landmark 500th post:
http://diversionsofthegroovykind.blogspot.com/2009/11/grooves-faves-fabulous-500th-post.html
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Perfect! I should have known The Groove would help me get my groove on. Thanks for the link!
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I have a copy of the vol. 1 no.1 in great shape but only missing the cover. Just curious what it might be worth.
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I doubt it’s worth anything without a cover. Missing cover basically puts it at the lowest possible comics grade, which is “poor”. I’d be surprised if you could get more than $5 for it. Two grades up from that, “good” is selling in the $20-or-less range.
Handy guide to grading comics: http://www.mycomicshop.com/help/grading
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I have volume one kiss comic 1977 . It’s been in plastic behind a glass frame for the last 20 years. The cover is a little worn but the inside is awesome shape. Just wondering what it might be worth. How many copies of volume one were printed and how are they numbered?
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I don’t know how many were printed but the current resale value depends on its condition. I recommend checking MyComicShop prices for an approximate value (they also have an excellent page on how to estimate comic “grades” that is a good start if you don’t know much about it) and the “sold” listings for the item on eBay.
MyComicShop listing for this title:
http://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=182131&AffID=645897P01
eBay Sold Listings for this title:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=marvel+comics+super+special+1&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmarvel+comics+super+special+1+kiss.TRS0&_nkw=marvel+comics+super+special+1+kiss&_sacat=0
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Thanks for posting this! Great to see that 70’s art.
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