The Spider-Woman ##5
Marvel Comics Group • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Tony DeZuniga
Publication Date
August 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) faces the villian Hangman (Harlan Kleinstock) for the first time. The story explores Jessica's struggle with her powers and her feeling of isolation from humanity. Notable for featuring the first appearance of the Hangman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and multiple color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on all four corners; rounding of the top left corner; several creases visible across the bottom right and top right areas; light surface scuffing and edge wear along the bottom perimeter; overall paper aging/tanning visible on the edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD / Graded 4.0: $25 - $35 USD
Recent Sales
Standard cents-priced copies in VG/FN condition sell for $10-$20. UK equivalents generally realize 20-30% lower volume but similar price points for collectors of regional variants.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition. This is best enjoyed as a raw reader copy or gap-filler.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (indicated by the 12p price tag instead of 35 cents); First appearance of the Hangman (Harlan Kleinstock); Marvel All-Colour Comics header.
Authentication Notes
The 12p cover price is consistent with genuine UK distributed editions of Marvel comics from 1978. The printing quality, Barcode placement, and '08' month indicator in the UPC area are consistent with authentic Marvel manufacturing of that era.