Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##119
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Rich Buckler
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of the 'With Everything To Lose' storyline. Features a major confrontation between Spider-Man (in his black symbiote suit) and Sabretooth. The story focuses on Spider-Man protecting the Black Cat while Peter David provides the classic 1980s character-driven narrative.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Minor color chipping and edge wear visible on the white border areas. The cover shows slight surface scuffing/soiling potentially consistent with its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200. In current condition (approx 6.0), value is likely $12 - $15.
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade have sold between $15 and $25. Graded 9.8 copies have seen stabilization around the $175 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading in current condition. The visible spine ticks and corner wear likely cap the grade at a 6.0-7.0. The cost of grading fees would likely exceed the resulting market value of the slabbed book.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border/logo in the corner box. This issue is a notable semi-key for the battle between Spider-Man and Sabretooth. Features Spider-Man in the iconic black costume. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsstand copy. Proper newsstand barcode placement (bottom left), period-accurate price (75 cents), and 25th Anniversary head-shot banner are consistent with original print runs.