Spider-Man Classics ##5
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Classics Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Tom Marrinan
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reprinting classic Spider-Man stories featuring the Sandman from early Amazing Spider-Man issues, showcasing the battle between Spider-Man and William Baker (Sandman).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear, significant plastic bag adherence and paper fiber damage on Spider-Man's head area, creasing, corner blunting, staining near the barcode, tape or residue damage, and spine stress ticks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5, Graded (CGC 2.0): Not economically viable to grade.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1990s Marvel reprint books in heavily damaged condition range from $1 to $3.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC) far exceeds the market value of the book, especially given the heavy damage and paper loss on the cover.
Notable Features
Direct edition with barcode box, containing classic Stan Lee and Steve Ditko reprints.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1993 Marvel publication with standard newsprint interior and glossy cardstock cover, though heavily compromised by environmental damage and plastic sticking.