The Living Vampire Appraisal

Morbius: The Living Vampire #12 (August 1993)

This is a Marvel Comics publication, 'Morbius: The Living Vampire' issue #12, part of the 'Midnight Massacre' storyline. The item is a standard American comic book, approximately 6.625 x 10.25 inches. A notable feature of this specific issue is its custom black embossed leather-textured cover with gold foil lettering, typical of the 'gimmick' cover era of the early 1990s. The cover prominently displays the title 'MORBIUS' in gold foil, with 'THE LIVING VAMPIRE' and 'MIDNIGHT MASSACRE' appearing in glossy black-on-black text. The Marvel Comics logo and issue details (No. 12, Aug, $2.25 US) are visible in the upper left corner. This issue was part of a crossover event involving the 'Midnight Sons' line. Regarding condition, the book appears to be housed in a protective plastic sleeve (polybagged or bagged). There is visible surface scuffing and minor light reflections on the textured black surface. The right edge shows some minor shelf wear and potential blunting of the corners. The gold foil remains largely intact but shows slight dimples consistent with the embossed texture. No significant tears or spinal stress lines are immediately apparent through the bag, though the white backing board is visible along the top and right margins.