SPIDER-MAN ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 2 (Miles Morales)
Writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Interior Artist
Sara Pichelli
Cover Artist
Rafael Albuquerque
Publication Date
April 2016
Cover Variant
Fried Pie Comics Store Exclusive Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the Miles Morales solo series following the events of Secret Wars (2015), effectively integrating Miles into the main Earth-616 Marvel Universe. The story features Miles balancing high school life with his duties as Spider-Man while facing the threat of Blackheart.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking creases across the center and upper-left of the cover (partially on the polybag but appears to affect the cardstock), corner blunting on the bottom right, and a large secondary market price sticker adhered directly to the polybag (or potentially the cover, which impacts raw appeal). Multiple spine ticks are visible through the plastic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 / Graded (9.8 potential): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent sales for the Fried Pie variant in high grade (9.8) range from $50 to $90. Raw copies with shelf wear typically sell for $10 to $15.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible creases and general wear likely place this in the 6.0 to 7.0 range. The cost of grading ($35+) would exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Features Miles Morales as the primary Spider-Man. Includes the Fried Pie Comics exclusive logo. This variant features Doctor Doom on the cover, referencing the 'God Emperor Doom' era of Secret Wars.
Authentication Notes
The book features standard modern Marvel glossy stock. The 17-digit barcode (00171) correctly identifies it as the 1st issue, 7th variant (Store Exclusive), 1st printing. Printing and ink saturation match legitimate Marvel distribution from 2016.