MARVEL TALES STARRING SPIDER-MAN ##214
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Ross Andru
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
August 1988
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #161. Spider-Man faces off against Nightcrawler of the X-Men at a carnival. The two heroes are manipulated into fighting each other while a sniper (Jigsaw) target's individuals. Features a cameo appearance by The Punisher.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top and bottom left corners. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the white portions of the background. Overall good color retention and gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $90 - $120
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $6 - $10 on eBay. High-grade 9.8 copies have trended upward due to the Todd McFarlane cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this time. Standard grading fees would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. It is a great book for a personal collection or a McFarlane cover run.
Notable Features
Todd McFarlane cover art. Reprint of ASM #161. Features Punisher cameo. Direct edition barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1988 copper-age printing. Standard newsprint interior pages with correct period pagination. Cover reflects standard Marvel glossy stock of the era.