SPIDER-MAN ##12
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1990 Series)
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
July 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of the 'Perceptions' storyline. Spider-Man and Wolverine team up in the snowy Canadian wilderness to hunt down a child killer. The story concludes with the revelation of the killer being a local resident rather than a supernatural Wendigo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; corner blunting (specifically bottom left and top left); slight edge wear on the right side; potential surface scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 8.0): $45 - $55; Graded (CGC 9.8 potential): $150+
Recent Sales
High-grade raw copies sell between $20-$30. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $140-$180 range due to McFarlane's popularity.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading in current estimated 8.0 condition as grading fees would likely exceed the value. If cleaned/pressed and able to hit 9.6 or higher, it becomes economically viable.
Notable Features
Features Spider-Man and Wolverine; Iconic Todd McFarlane cover and interior art; Conclusion of the 'Perceptions' arc; Direct Edition UPC box featuring Spider-Man logo.
Authentication Notes
Signs of authenticity include standard 1991 Marvel glossy cover stock, correct color registration for the era, and period-accurate $1.75 cover price. No signs of counterfeit reproduction.