Spider-Man ##35
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (The McFarlane/Lyle Series)
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of the 14-part 'Maximum Carnage' crossover event. Features Spider-Man, Venom, and Black Cat battling Carnage, Shriek, Doppelganger, and Demogoblin. This chapter is titled 'Team-Up' and explores the moral conflict between Spider-Man and Venom's methods of justice.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy surface wear and significant creasing across the center of the cover; color-breaking spine stress/ticks; rounded and blunted corners; noticeable edge wear with small tears; reflective surface shows scuffing and loss of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded: $30 - $45 (though grading is not recommended due to condition)
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies sell for approximately $80-$100. Lower-grade raw copies frequently sell in dollar bins or lots ranging from $2-$5.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This is a common reader copy.
Notable Features
Key part of the 'Maximum Carnage' storyline which remains a fan-favorite 90s event. Features a large ensemble of popular villains. Newsstand UPC version.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1993 printing based on paper aging, corner wear characteristics, and the specific Marvel price box formatting for that era. No signs of restoration visible.