Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##64
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Ed Hannigan
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan
Publication Date
March 1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a major key issue featuring the first appearance of Cloak (Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (Tandy Bowen). The story follows Spider-Man as he encounters the duo who are hunting down the drug dealers responsible for their transformations.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, significant corner blunting particularly at the bottom left and top right, some cover scuffing and minor surface wear, and a small crease on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
$60 - $85 (Raw); $180 - $250 (CGC 9.0+)
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $50-$90; CGC 9.8 copies have reached over $800 due to the significance of the first appearance.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if a professional press and clean could elevate it to a 9.0 or higher. Current visible flaws suggest a mid-grade range where grading fees might exceed the value added.
Notable Features
First appearance of Cloak and Dagger; Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in the UPC box); Bronze Age key.
Authentication Notes
The cover gloss and paper aging are consistent with early 1980s Marvel stock; no indicators of reproduction or restoration are visible.