MARVEL TALES FEATURING SPIDER-MAN ##236
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
April 1990
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of Marvel Team-Up #70. It features Spider-Man teaming up with the X-Men (specifically Thor, Havok, and the X-Men) to battle the Living Monolith. It concludes the story arc 'The Lords of Light and Darkness'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), slight corner blunting on the bottom right and top left, and minor edge wear along the right side of the cover. Surface gloss appears well-maintained but shows some light scuffing typical of shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $95 range due to the popular McFarlane cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 grade is guaranteed. Grading costs often exceed the value of the raw book for mid-to-high grade copies of this specific issue. A press/clean might improve the grade, but likely not enough to justify the investment.
Notable Features
The most notable feature is the iconic cover art by Todd McFarlane. It features Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Storm. This is part of a run of Marvel Tales where McFarlane provided new cover art for classic reprints.
Authentication Notes
The book shows correct era-appropriate paper stock (newsprint interior) and a semi-glossy cover. The UPC bar code and price box ($1.00 US) are consistent with a standard 1990 direct market release.