Spider-Woman ##40
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Steve Leialoha
Cover Artist
Steve Leialoha
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman) faces off against the first appearance and battle of The Flying Tiger. The story also features appearances by Nick Fury and SHIELD. It is a classic Copper Age action issue written during Claremont's influential run on the title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible light spine stress marks with minor color breaks; slight blunting on the bottom left corner; upper right corner shows minor wear; cover gloss is well-preserved but displays some surface rubbing; edges are relatively sharp with minimal chipping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $15.00 USD; Graded (CGC 7.5): $40.00 - $55.00 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies of this issue range from $8 to $18. This specific UK Price Variant often carries a niche premium for collectors of regional variants but averages similarly to Direct/Newsstand editions in this condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40 plus shipping) would likely exceed the total market value of the comic in this specific 7.5 grade range. It is best kept raw in a bag and board.
Notable Features
First appearance of The Flying Tiger (curiously, this character later appears in Iron Man and Thunderbolts). This is the 20p UK Price Variant, which was distributed specifically in the United Kingdom during the same month as the US 50c edition. Features a Spider-Man head in the Marvel UPC box (Direct Edition indicator).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Copper Age bronze/white paper stock. Printing registration is consistent with 1981 Marvel standards. Includes the correct 20p price box hallmark for UK distribution.