Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##63
Marvel Comics Group • Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Greg LaRocque
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom
Publication Date
February 1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man battles the Molten Man (Mark Raxton). The issue features the 'long-awaited' return of Harry Osborn and Liz Allan to the series supporting cast.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; corner blunting on the bottom left and top right; visible vertical edge wear on the right side of the cover; slight surface scuffing and minor soiling on the back cover/edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 – $15; Graded (9.0+): $45 – $65
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition recently sold between $8 and $12. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies average around $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade (approx. 7.0) does not justify the cost of grading and shipping compared to the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Direct Edition; Notable for the return of Harry Osborn; Includes 'The Mark of the Molten Man!' storyline; Bronze Age Spider-Man title.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1982 Marvel Direct Edition printing; features the correct Spider-Man mask icon in the UPC box and era-appropriate newsprint paper stock.