Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##82
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
September 1983
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man caught in the middle of a conflict between the Punisher and Kingpin. Features Frank Castle (Punisher) and Wilson Fisk (Kingpin). Characters on the cover include Spider-Man, Punisher, Kingpin, and Cloak & Dagger.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible vertical fold/crease running down the center which is likely color-breaking. Minor spine stress and corner blunting. Significant glare from the plastic bag makes edge inspection difficult, but upper left corner appears to have minor wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 5.0): $30 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw newsstand mid-grade copies range between $4 and $12. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for significantly more ($150+), but this copy does not meet that threshold.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the current market value of a mid-grade raw copy. The central vertical crease is a major structural defect that limits the grade potential.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition with UPC code. Notable for the appearance of Punisher and Cloak & Dagger. Part of a popular bronze-age run on the title.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1983 Copper/Bronze Age Marvel comic book based on the print quality, paper aging visible at the edges, and 75-cent price point standard for the era.