Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##120
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Keith Giffen
Cover Artist
Mark Beachum
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'A House Is Not a Home.' Part of the Marvel 25th Anniversary month, featuring special anniversary border art. Spider-Man searches for the kidnapped Joy Mercado while dealing with the fallout of the Sabertooth attack from previous issues.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; blunted lower right corner; slight edge wear along the top; minor surface scuffing visible on the glossy black cover elements; spine roll not present, but minor bindery tuck visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.8): $120 - $150
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $130 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes it is a 9.8 candidate. In its current condition (est. 7.5), the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary cover border featuring various Marvel characters; Newsstand edition (identified by the barcode in the lower left corner); Peter Parker/Black Suit split-face cover art.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsstand newsprint; correct color registration for the orange/blue palette; 75 cent cover price matches US newsstand distribution for 1986.