Spider-Woman ##17
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino (pencils), Frank Springer (inks)
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino
Publication Date
August 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (Pence Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman) faces the Night-Slayer (Anton Miguel Rodriguez) in a climactic struggle. The story concludes a multi-issue arc where Jessica is targeted by the Night-Slayer while dealing with her own internal struggles regarding her powers and identity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks (some breaking color), upper left corner blunting, faint edge wear on the right side, a slight surface scuff over the barcode area, and minor blunting at the lower spine corner. Generally flat with good color gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 7.0 equivalent): $35 - $50. Note: UK variants can sometimes command a slight premium or discount depending on the specific collector market.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of mid-to-high grade average around $8. High-grade 9.8 graded copies sell for significantly more, but mid-grade pence copies rarely exceed $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping likely exceed the final market value of a mid-to-high grade copy ($7.0-$8.5) of this specific issue. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Newsstand-style barcode present; notable as a UK Price Variant (12p instead of 40c), which were printed concurrently with US editions for the overseas market; features an iconic 'Deathplunge' cover layout by Carmine Infantino.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1979 Newsstand UK variant. The ink saturation on the black borders and the specific font for the 12p variant box are consistent with Marvel's late 70s production standards for international distribution.