PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ##49
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Marie Severin
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man faces off against the Smuggler (Erik Josten, later known as Goliath/Atlas). The issue features the return of the White Tiger (Hector Ayala) after a period of retirement and legal troubles.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant corner blunting on the bottom right; vertical color-breaking crease running down the left side near the spine; edge wear on top and bottom; mild surface scuffing and gloss loss visible through the Polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200. Given the current estimated grade, graded value is likely lower than the cost of grading.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw mid-grade copies range from $4 to $10. High-grade (NM) copies sell for $25 - $40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic shows multiple color-breaking creases and corner damage that would cap the grade significantly (likely 5.0 - 6.0 range). The cost of grading exceeds the book's market value in this condition.
Notable Features
First appearance of Erik Josten as The Smuggler. Notable Roger Stern era writing. Features a Direct Edition barcode in the lower left corner.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1980 Marvel production. The paper aging (slight yellowing visible at edges), staple placement, and Ben-Day dot printing patterns consistent with early 80s bronze-age comic production.