MARVEL PRESENTS THE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1971 Annual (World Distributors)
World Distributors (Under license from Marvel Comics) • Marvel Presents The Spider-Man Annual (UK)
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko / John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr. (Modified/Redrawn after)
Publication Date
1971
Cover Variant
Standard Hardcover Edition (UK Annual)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A UK hardcover annual featuring reprints of classic Silver Age Spider-Man stories. Key contents usually include reprints of early battles with the Green Goblin and other members of the Rogues Gallery, adapted for the British market.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0 equivalent)
Condition Details
Obvious heavy wear to the front cover including numerous creases, some color breaks, corner blunting, and significant laminate lifting/peeling on the right edge. Possible spine roll and surface scuffing visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30. Graded: $60 - $80 (Low demand for UK Annuals compared to US key issues).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for 1970s Marvel UK Annuals in mid-grade typically range between £10 and £25 GBP on regional markets like eBay UK.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the final market value of the book. It is best kept as a raw reading or collection filler copy.
Notable Features
Hardcover format typical of UK market 'Annuals' from the 1970s; unique oversized dimensions; features iconic John Romita Sr. style Spider-Man and Green Goblin imagery.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1971 World Distributors UK Annual. The laminate peeling on the cover is a common aging characteristic for these specific British publications.