MARVEL TALES STARRING SPIDER-MAN ##205
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Ross Andru
Cover Artist
Gil Kane (based on original layout)
Publication Date
November 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #150. The story features Spider-Man caught in a battle between Havok and the Living Pharaoh. Peter Parker continues to struggle with the aftermath of the original Clone Saga, questioning if he is the real Peter Parker or a clone.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks/ticks visible on the left edge. Color-breaking crease on the bottom right corner. Minor blunting on the top right corner. The cover appears flat with good gloss, but exhibits general shelf wear consistent with a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $2-$5. High-grade newsstand copies (9.6+) can occasionally reach $15-20 on the secondary market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would significantly exceed the market value of the comic. It is a reprint issue with moderate condition flaws.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition identified by the barcode in the lower-left corner. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #150. Features Havok and the Living Pharaoh.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1980s Marvel newsstand copy. The paper stock and ink saturation are typical for Copper Age reprints. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are visible.