Spider-Man Unlimited ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Unlimited Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Lim
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
May 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Maximum Carnage' crossover event. Carnage escapes from Ravencroft Asylum and recruits Shriek, beginning a violent rampage across New York City. Features Spider-Man, Venom, Shriek, and Doppelganger.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right corner. Slight surface scuffing visible on the black background areas. Spine shows mild stress from the thickness of the 64-page 'giant-sized' format.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15-$25; Graded (9.8): $120-$150
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have recently sold between $18 and $22. CGC 9.8 copies remain stable around $135.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the comic can achieve a 9.8 after a press. In its current visible state (~7.5 to 8.0), the grading fees would likely exceed the value added. A 'Clean and Press' is recommended if aiming for professional encapsulation.
Notable Features
First appearance of Shriek (Frances Louise Barrison). Significant 1990s key issue as it launches the 'Maximum Carnage' storyline and is the first issue of the Spider-Man Unlimited series. Features the 30th Anniversary Iron Man corner box (1963-1993).
Authentication Notes
The cover displays the correct glossy cardstock used for early 90s Marvel specials. The $3.95 cover price and the Iron Man anniversary logo are consistent with authentic May 1993 first printings.