Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man ##121
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. (pencils) and Dan Green (inks)
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Spider-Man in his iconic black suit. The story titled 'Eye Witness!' explores Mary Jane Watson coming to terms with Peter's secret identity while they are caught in the middle of a rooftop confrontation involving a sniper.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5) - Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the black areas of the cover. Minor edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.6+): $45 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies typically fall between $8 and $12. High-grade graded copies (9.8) sell for approximately $90-$100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector seeks a complete high-grade registry set. The cost of grading (CGC fees + shipping) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this mid-to-high grade condition.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover. Spider-Man is wearing the black (symbiote-style) cloth costume. Includes the corner box art featuring Peter Parker and Spider-Man split face.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsprint quality. The Direct Edition is identified by the UPC code featuring a Spider-Man head/logo within the barcode area (though this specific issue uses a standard barcode with '12' indicating the month). 75-cent price point matches the 1986 era.