MARVEL TALES FEATURING: SPIDER-MAN ##280
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
Lyle Pollard (pencils) and Mark McKenna (inks)
Publication Date
December 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #231. Spider-Man and Captain America join forces to take on Cobra and Mister Hyde. It continues the 'Rage!' story arc involving Peter Parker's struggle with his dual life and the physical threat of Mr. Hyde.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Minimal corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight color-breaking crease near the top staple. Overall flat with good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for high-grade raw copies range between $4 and $10. Graded copies of this specific issue are rarely seen because its market value is lower than the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the market value of the book. It is a reprint issue and lacks significant key value.
Notable Features
Reprint series. Features appearances by Captain America, Hercules (cameo/cover), Cobra, and Mister Hyde. Includes a Direct Edition UPC barcode in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production. Standard glossy cover stock with newsprint/low-grade paper interior common for the era. Staple placement and ink registration appear consistent with factory standards.