Howard the Duck #16 is one of the most unusual issues of Steve Gerber's groundbreaking Bronze Age series. Rather than a traditional comic story, the issue famously centers on Gerber's essay discussing comic book creation, editorial pressures, and the creative process after production delays. It has become one of the most talked-about experimental issues published by Marvel during the 1970s and is an important piece of comic book history.

This professionally graded CGC 9.8 with White Pages copy is tied for the Highest Graded on the CGC Census, making it exceptionally desirable for registry collectors. While not considered a major key issue, highest-graded Bronze Age Marvel books with unique historical significance are increasingly difficult to replace and often command substantial premiums.