L’ETÖNNANT SPIDER-MAN #No. 169
Marvel Comics / Éditions Heritage (Canada) • L’Etonnant Spider-Man (Heritage French-Canadian Series)
Writer
Tom DeFalco / Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz
Publication Date
March 1986 (Estimated based on Yum Yum ad dates)
Cover Variant
Regular (French Language Edition / Canadian Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
This issue contains the French translation of The Amazing Spider-Man #253. It features Spider-Man (Peter Parker) in his iconic black alien costume and an appearance by The Rose and Richard Fisk. This issue is part of the era following the Secret Wars.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker on upper right cover. Minor spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Corner blunting on bottom right. Slight edge wear. The Yum Yum promotional ad banner on the bottom is original to this specific Canadian edition and not a defect, though it obscures the original US cover art.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Comparable Heritage French editions of mid-tier issues typically sell between $5 and $15. Higher demand exists for issues featuring the Black Suit (Alien Costume) arc.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of French-Canadian Heritage reprints is significantly lower than their US Direct/Newsstand counterparts. The cost of grading would exceed the book’s value.
Notable Features
Features a unique 'Yum Yum' potato chips promotional banner on the front cover, which was specific to the Quebec/Canadian market. Also includes a 'Les Fantastic Four' supplement (backup story). The cover art is a repurposed version of Amazing Spider-Man #253.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Canadian Heritage edition. Indicators include the French title, 95 cent price point, and the specific Yum Yum ad banner which is a known localized variant for this region in the mid-80s.