SPIDER-MAN ##43
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (Adjectiveless)
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
February 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conclusion of the three-part 'Storm Warnings' storyline. Spider-Man teams up with Iron Fist to take on the cyborg mercenaries known as the Hardliners. The issue concludes a high-action street-level arc typical of the early 90s era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), some of which break color. Moderate blunting on the bottom left corner. Signs of surface wear and slight cover rippling/warping likely due to bag storage. Minor edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $35 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have consistently sold for $5 or less. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally reach $50, but demand is low for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value of a high-grade copy does not exceed the cost of grading fees/shipping. It is best kept as a reading copy or in a bag and board collection.
Notable Features
Features Iron Fist (Danny Rand) as a guest star. Direct Edition with barcode and 'Direct Edition' text. Notable as part of the 'Adjectiveless' Spider-Man series launched by Todd McFarlane.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production. Standard glossy cover cardstock of the era. UPC area shows the standard 'Direct Edition' marking for the early 90s transition period.