MARVEL COMICS SPIDER-MAN ##17
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man (Vol. 1)
Writer
Ann Nocenti
Interior Artist
Rick Leonardi
Cover Artist
Rick Leonardi
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A standalone story titled 'No One Gets Out of Here Alive!' featuring Spider-Man facing off against Thanos. This issue is notable for its surrealist art style and explores themes of mortality while Spider-Man is in a death-like state after a building collapse.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Gloss is well-preserved. Colors are vibrant with no visible fading or tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 | Graded (9.0): $25.00 - $35.00 | Graded (9.8): $70.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8.00 on eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for between $75.00 and $110.00 depending on the current demand for Thanos-related keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidates. At the current estimated grade of 9.0, the cost of grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of the slabbed book.
Notable Features
30th Anniversary Fantastic Four logo in the UPC box. Iconic cover featuring Thanos with the Infinity Gauntlet. This issue followed the popular 'Infinity Gauntlet' limited series, making it highly collectible for Thanos fans.
Authentication Notes
The coloring, paper stock, and printing of the 30th Anniversary logo are consistent with original 1991 Marvel production. No signs of restoration or reprints detected.