Spider-Man: The Parker Years ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man: The Parker Years (One-Shot)
Writer
Evan Skolnick
Interior Artist
Luke Ross
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. & Al Williamson
Publication Date
November 1995
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A one-shot special where Peter Parker contemplates his life and career as Spider-Man while considering retiring and handing the mantle over to Ben Reilly. It features a retrospective of major villains including Green Goblin, Kraven, Venom, and Carnage.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top-left corner. Surface gloss appears well-preserved, and the edges seem relatively sharp for its age based on the image provided.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2 to $5 plus shipping. Higher grade copies occasionally reach $10 in retail settings.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is a common 90s issue without a key first appearance.
Notable Features
This issue is a 'Clone Saga' tie-in. It serves as a bridge between the 'Maximum Clonage' storyline and the 'Ben Reilly' era of Spider-Man. Features various montage art of classic Spider-Man moments.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays standard mid-90s printing characteristics, including semi-glossy cover stock and newsstand/direct distribution markers typical of and consistent with Marvel 1995 production.