The Spectacular Spider-Man ##220
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
January 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Case (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Web of Death' storyline. Significant for the scene where Mary Jane Watson tells Peter Parker she is pregnant. The issue is a 'Giant-Sized Flip Book' containing a back-up story. Features the first appearance of Kaine (as a silhouette/cameo in several books around this time).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; slight blunting on the bottom right corner; some edge wear visible on the left side of the front cover; minor surface scuffing visible under direct light.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80; At current estimated grade (7.5): $10 - $20
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5–$12 on auction sites. 9.8 graded copies have leveled out under $100. It is a common 90s issue with high print volumes.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx $25+) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Recommended as a reader copy or for a complete run collection.
Notable Features
News of Mary Jane's pregnancy; Part 1 of 'Web of Death' arc; Giant-Sized Flip Book format; Spider-Man vs. Doctor Octopus (Carolyn Trainer version mentioned).
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy cover stock with white interior pages. Direct Edition UPC barcode in bottom left corner. Printing quality matches Marvel's 1995 standards for the title.