Spider-Man: The Other - Evolve or Die ##1 (Part 1 of 12)
Marvel Comics • Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Mike Wieringo
Cover Artist
Mike Wieringo
Publication Date
December 2005
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Kick-off to a 12-part crossover event. Peter Parker begins experiencing strange symptoms and blackouts, leading him to realize he is dying. It introduces the mystical 'Other' concept to the Spider-Man mythos, featuring Morlun as the primary antagonist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Surface remains glossy with no visible color-breaking creases across the main art, though there is a small indent near the top banner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this issue typically sell for $3 to $10 on secondary markets like eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the range of $50 to $90 over the last year.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless the collector desires a slab for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx $30-40) often exceeds the market value of the book unless it achieves a perfect 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
First chapter of 'The Other' storyline. Features a collage background of iconic Spider-Man iterations including the Black Suit, Bag-Man, and Ben Reilly. Direct Edition (no barcode on cover).
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features the standard cardstock-quality cover of the mid-2000s Marvel era. Alignment and color saturation are consistent with industrial printing standards of 2005.