MARVEL TALES FEATURING: SPIDER-MAN AND GHOST RIDER ##256
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis (original story)
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe (original story)
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint of Marvel Team-Up #91. Featuring Spider-Man and Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) as they battle the villain Fateball. Also contains a backup feature 'The Freaks'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), corner blunting on top right, minor edge wear along the right side of the front cover, minor surface scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $2 to $10 depending on condition. It is a common back-issue usually found in dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic. It is a reprint issue with low current demand.
Notable Features
Reprint of Marvel Team-Up #91. Includes a UPC barcode (Direct Edition). Featured appearance by Ghost Rider during the character's height of 90s popularity.
Authentication Notes
Genuine Marvel modern-age comic. Standard glossy cover and newsprint interior. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.