Spider-Woman ##33
Marvel Comics Group • Spider-Woman (Vol. 1)
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Steve Leialoha
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) faces off against the villainous Daddy Longlegs in a story titled 'Yesterday's Villain.' The issue explores her struggles with her dual identity and her relationship with Scotty McDowell.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks, some color breaking at the spine, corner blunting on the bottom left and top left, minor surface wear, and a small crease on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade UK variants of this issue range from $4 to $10, while slabbed 9.8 copies of the US edition have sold for over $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current estimated grade of 6.0-7.0 would result in a market value lower than the cost of the grading fees. Grading is typically only viable for this specific issue at a 9.6 or 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
Features the 15p UK Price Variant, which was produced for the British market. Features a prominent Spider-Man head logo in the bottom left corner where the UPC usually resides.
Authentication Notes
Authentic bronze age Marvel publication. Paper stock shows typical age-related oxidation. The 15p price stamp is consistent with genuine UK editions from late 1980.