SPIDER-WOMAN ##32
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Steve Leialoha
Cover Artist
Steve Leialoha
Publication Date
November 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) faces off against Werewolf by Night (Jack Russell). The story follows Jessica as she investigates crimes that lead her to a confrontation with the lycanthrope. This issue features a visually distinct cover utilizing movie-poster style photography of classic horror film icons like Frankenstein's Monster and the Wolfman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks, blunting and rounding of the bottom-left and bottom-right corners, mild surface scuffing particularly in the lower blue field, and edge wear along the top leading edge. The 15p price indicates this is a UK Pence variant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 USD / Graded 5.0: $25 - $35 USD
Recent Sales
Standard cents copies sell for $10-15 in mid-grade. UK Pence variants typically trade at a slight discount or parity with US editions depending on the specific collector's preference for regional variants.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. It is best kept raw in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes a battle with Werewolf by Night. Notable for the unique photographic/collage-style cover art by Steve Leialoha. This specific copy is the UK Price Variant (15p cover price).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel UK distribution copy. Correct 15p price box layout, appropriate age-related yellowing visible on the spine edge, and correct printing registration for the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.