Spider-Man Classics ##1

Marvel ComicsSpider-Man Classics

Spider-Man Classics

Writer

Stan Lee

Interior Artist

Steve Ditko

Cover Artist

Tom Lyle

Publication Date

April 1993

Cover Variant

Regular

Printing

First Printing

Comic Description

Reprinting classic early Spider-Man adventures and featuring a special bonus backup story detailing the origin of Doctor Strange.

Condition & Value

Condition Grade

Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)

Condition Details

Appears to be in nice condition overall inside a protective bag and board. Minor edge wear and light spine stress ticks may be present upon close inspection out of the bag.

Estimated Market Value

Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 9.0 - 9.4): $30 - $60.

Recent Sales

Recent online sales for raw copies range between $5 and $12 depending on platform and condition.

Grading Recommendation

Generally not worth the cost of professional grading for a modern reprint book unless part of a personal collection or high-grade set completion, as grading fees would likely exceed the value increase.

Notable Features

Features the Avengers 30th Anniversary logo (1963-1993) and a '1st Smash Issue!' burst on the cover.

Authentication Notes

Standard 1990s newsstand/direct comic book stock, consistent coloring, Marvel bullet logo, and Comics Code Authority seal present, showing no obvious signs of counterfeiting.

Scanned on 8/3/2026