MARVEL TALES FEATURING: SPIDER-MAN ##279
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol 2.
Writer
Tom DeFalco (original script)
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz (original art)
Cover Artist
Sully (signature visible near center)
Publication Date
November 1993
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #270. It features Spider-Man in his iconic black suit facing off against Firelord, a Herald of Galactus. It is a legendary battle of a 'street-level' hero fighting a cosmic powerhouse.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine / Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top-right corner. Slight color rub visible on back/bottom edges typical for age. Surface appears flat with good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies have sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) plus shipping would likely exceed the actual market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
Features the black costume Spider-Man (symbiote/cloth version). Reprints a key 1980s battle. Direct Edition with barcoded UPC.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s Marvel paper stock and printing properties. Corner aging and staple alignment are consistent with a genuine 1993 publication.