Spider-Man Saga ##2
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Saga (Vol. 1)
Writer
Peter Sanderson
Interior Artist
Multiple (Clip Art/Archives)
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of a 4-part series providing a 'pictorial history' of Spider-Man's career. This issue focuses on the mid-period of Spider-Man's history, retelling key encounters with characters like The Punisher, Wolverine, and the Hulk using existing artwork from previous issues.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear visible including significant color-breaking spine stress, blunted and frayed corners, a deep diagonal crease across the bottom right corner, noticeable surface scuffing on the black ink areas, and general handling wear across the cover surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1 - $3; Graded: $10 - $15. Due to the high production volume of this 1990s issue and the low condition, it holds mostly sentimental or filler value.
Recent Sales
Near Mint (9.4+) copies typically sell for $5-$10; low-grade copies usually sell in bulk lots or for $1 in bargain bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features Punisher on the cover; Direct edition copy (no barcode in the box); Square-bound format; Retells the history of non-mutant heroes in the Marvel Universe.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 Marvel production. Paper stock is the standard glossy cover and newsprint interior of the era. The heavy wear and aging patterns are consistent with authentic 30-year-old comics.