MARVEL TALES FEATURING SPIDER-MAN #283
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Tom DeFalco / Roger Stern (Original Story)
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz (Original Story)
Cover Artist
Ron Lim and Sam DeLaRosa
Publication Date
March 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #251. It features a high-stakes battle between Spider-Man (in his black alien costume) and the Hobgoblin. The story concludes a major arc involving the identity of the Hobgoblin and a battle atop a runaway battle-van.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
The comic appears extremely well-preserved with sharp corners and vibrant colors. There is minor spine stress visible along the left edge and very light blunting on the bottom right corner. No significant color-breaking creases or staining are evident from the image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in high grade have sold for approximately $10-$12. Professionaly graded 9.8 copies occasionally reaching the $50 range due to the iconic character pairing on the cover.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping generally exceeds the market value of the book for this specific issue, unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 for a personal collection. A press and clean would likely move it toward a 9.4/9.6.
Notable Features
Features Spider-Man in the iconic Black Suit (Symbiote style). Reprints a classic Bronze Age key story. Direct Edition with barcode on the bottom left.
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic 1990s Marvel production characteristics, including the standard glossy cover stock of the era, the 'Marvel Comics' corner box with black-suit Spidey, and correct UPC/Direct Edition labeling.