Spider-Man ##30
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the Return to the Mad Dog Ward storyline. Spider-Man faces dangerous foes inside a mental health facility while dealing with psychological terror and intense action.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the top right corner, and a small price sticker placed on the top right corner area of the plastic bag/cover. Colors are vibrant and the cover is generally flat with minimal surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $5.00, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of Spider-Man #30 typically sell in the $2 to $5 range on secondary markets and local comic shops.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) as the raw market value is lower than the grading and shipping costs, making it economically unviable.
Notable Features
Features the 30th Anniversary logo (1962-1992) in the bottom left corner and features the Spider-Man logo with dynamic Tom Lyle interior and cover artwork from the early 1990s era.
Authentication Notes
Appears completely authentic with correct Marvel publication branding, standard 1990s paper stock, correct direct edition box logo barcode box, and standard color separation and dot matrix printing consistent with the era.