The Amazing Spider-Man: Chaos in Calgary ##4
Marvel Comics / Custom Comics Group • The Amazing Spider-Man: Chaos in Calgary (Zellers Promotional Comic)
Writer
Dwayne McDuffie
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
February 1993
Cover Variant
Regular (Zellers Promotional Giveaway)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic produced specifically for the Canadian department store Zellers. In this story, Spider-Man travels to Calgary, Alberta, for the Calgary Stampede. He teams up with a new Canadian hero named Turbine to take on the villainous Rhino.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visual inspection shows some minor spine stress marks (ticks), slight corner blunting on the top left, and light surface scuffing on the polybag/cover. The book appears mostly flat, but localized waviness is visible due to the bag and storage environment.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.8): $100 - $150.
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $10-$20 on secondary markets. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $120 range due to the niche collectible nature of the Zellers giveaway series.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for grading unless the comic is in pristine (9.8) condition. This copy appears to be in the 7.5-8.0 range, which would make the grading fees exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features the first appearance of Turbine (Jitendra Mehta). Part of a four-issue series of promotional giveaways produced for the Canadian market. Includes a 'Zellers' logo on the cover and an 'Introducing Turbine' burst. No barcode/UPC is present, typical for this promotional distribution.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays correct paper stock for early 90s promotional issues (slightly thinner than standard gloss). The distinct 'Marvel Comics for Zellers' logo and price-less cover (labeled only with $1.50 US / $1.50 CAN for value reference) are consistent with authentic copies.