Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##59
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Jim Shooter
Cover Artist
Frank Miller
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline is titled 'I Want Spider-Man!'. Peter Parker faces off against a group of thugs while dealing with the fallout of his personal life. The issue features appearances by Deb Whitman and J. Jonah Jameson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Multiple spine stress ticks, color-breaking creases along the spine, blunting on all four corners, a notable chip at the top right edge, and visible surface scuffing. Minor staining or tanning possible on the edges.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 (Raw, UK Variant), $60 - $80 (CGC 9.0+ Graded)
Recent Sales
Raw copies of the UK price variant typically sell for $10-$20. High-grade (9.0+) US editions sell for significantly more due to the Spider-Man/Frank Miller cover art appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The condition appears to be mid-grade (approx. 5.0 to 6.0), and the cost of grading would exceed the market value for this specific issue unless it was NM/MT 9.8.
Notable Features
Iconic cover art by legendary artist Frank Miller. This specific copy is a UK Price Variant, identified by the '20p' price marking rather than the US cents pricing. It lacks a traditional barcode (Direct/Newsstand) common in US releases.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic based on the paper stock aging, the specific 20p UK price stamp (typical of the era), and the printing registration of the Marvel logo and Frank Miller signature.