The Amazing Spider-Man: Chaos In Calgary ##4
Marvel Comics / Custom Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man: Chaos In Calgary (Zellers Promotional Series)
Writer
Stan Lee (Editor), Jim Salicrup (Special Project)
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Regular Promotional Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic produced specifically for the Canadian department store Zellers. In this issue, Spider-Man travels to Calgary, Alberta, during the Stampede. He faces the villain Turbine and works with local authorities. This issue is part of a 4-part series focused on Canadian cities.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor cover scuffing visible under glare. Overall presents well with vibrant colors and tight staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15–$30 | Graded (9.0+): $60–$100
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $12 and $40 depending on condition. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have reached over $200.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. If the book is a 9.8 candidate, grading is worth it. For this 9.0 copy, the cost of grading may equal the market value, making it more suitable for a raw collection unless sent for a 'Press and Clean' first.
Notable Features
Features the first appearance of Turbine (Jitendra Mehta). Iconic Todd McFarlane cover art. These are specifically Canadian exclusives distributed via Zellers department stores and are rarer than standard newsstand issues of the same era.
Authentication Notes
The $1.50 CAN price point and the 'Zellers' logo on the back (not pictured, but characteristic of this series) are key markers. The paper stock is slightly glossier than the standard Spartan newsstand stock of 1992.