PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ##83
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Greg LaRocque
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom
Publication Date
October 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title story: 'Delusions'. The issue features the 'Trial of the Punisher' following his capture. Frank Castle faces legal consequences while Black Cat returns to Spidey's life, though she is still recovering from injuries.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting on bottom left; visible price sticker on top right corner; minor cover scuffing and gloss wear visible under glare.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Raw mid-grade copies sell for $8-$15. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $140 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental PC item. The market value in mid-to-high grade does not significantly outweigh the cost of grading, shipping, and handling.
Notable Features
Notable for the trial of Frank Castle (The Punisher) and an appearance by the Black Cat. Notable 'Direct Edition' indicated by the Spider-Man logo in the UPC box.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the 1980s era Newsprint paper stock, standard 60-cent price point for 1983, and era-appropriate ink saturation in the 'M' Marvel corner box.