Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man Giant-Sized Annual ##7
Marvel Comics • Spectacular Spider-Man Annual Vol. 1
Writer
James Owsley (Christopher Priest)
Interior Artist
Alan Kupperberg
Cover Artist
Arthur Adams
Publication Date
1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Honey-Moon! This issue follows the events of Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 (the Wedding). Peter and Mary Jane travel to France for their honeymoon while being pursued by Puma. Includes a back-up story featuring the Prowler.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; blunting on the top and bottom left spine corners; minor edge wear on the right side; slight color rub on the green background area; vertical alignment seems okay but bottom edge shows minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade (VG/FN) sell for approximately $8-$12. High-grade (9.8) slabs have stabilized in the low triple digits.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees + shipping) exceeds the market value of a 6.0 grade copy. Highly recommended for a personal collection or as a companion to the 'Wedding' issues.
Notable Features
Ties into the iconic Wedding of Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson; Newsstand Edition with barcode; Puma cover appearance; Arthur Adams cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsstand copy. Proper aging of paper stock (off-white visible at edges); correct UPC barcode placement and font; period-accurate trade dress and price ($1.25).