Dracula Lives! No. 1 Super Annual Issue (Monster-Size Collectors' Edition)
Curtis Magazines (A Marvel Comics Group imprint) · Collectibles & Antiques > Comic Books > Bronze Age
Era / Decade
1975 (Bronze Age of Comics). Dating clues: The $1.25 cover price on an annual and the 'Curtis' logo used for Marvel's black-and-white magazine line in the mid-70s.
Material
Paper pulp magazine stock with a glossy cardstock cover. Black and white interior art with painted color cover art by Boris Vallejo.
Condition
Good (approx. CGC 3.0 - 4.0). Visible spine stress lines, color breaking creases on the top left and bottom right corners, blunt edges, and general shelf wear. Interior likely has yellowing consistent with age.
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Horror-themed Marvel magazines have a dedicated cult following, particularly during 'Spooky Season' (September-October).
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
Low: $15.00 | Mid: $25.00 | High: $45.00 (depending on interior crispness and back cover condition).
Estimated Retail Value
$1.25 (Original 1975 price); modern equivalents for luxury Treasury editions range $30.00-$40.00.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $18-$28 on eBay. Professionally graded (CGC) 8.0+ copies can exceed $100, but this raw mid-grade copy is a solid 'bread and butter' flip for a thritfer.
Description
Vintage 1975 Dracula Lives! Super Annual #1. This 'Monster-Size' collectors' edition features 100 pages of vampire lore, including reprints from the main magazine series. Cover features striking painted art of Dracula being burned at the stake in Times Square. Black and white interior art with high-quality illustrations by Bronze Age masters like Gene Colan.
Key Features
Boris Vallejo cover art; Marvel Magazine imprint (Curtis); cross-over appeal for horror fans and Bronze Age comic collectors; 100-page giant format; featuring early Marvel Dracula stories.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct publisher logo (Curtis), interior ads for contemporary 1970s Marvel publications, and paper scent/texture consistent with age. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Corner creasing (top left/bottom right), spine chipping, surface scuffing on the cover, and light foxing/browning of the pages. These are permanent but typical for unbagged vintage magazines.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for vintage comics; Facebook Marketplace for local collector groups to avoid shipping damage; MyComicShop or Heritage Auctions for high-grade specimens (though this is a mid-grade raw copy).
Selling Tips
Use keywords: 'Marvel Horror', 'Boris Vallejo', 'Curtis Magazine', 'Bronze Age', 'Tomb of Dracula'. Ship flat between two thick sheets of cardboard (sandwich method) in a Gemini mailer. Do not roll or ship in a bubble mailer. Photograph the back cover and several interior pages to prove completeness.