Spider-Man ##8
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man (Vol. 1)
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
March 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Captain America 50th Anniversary Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Perceptions' storyline. Features Spider-Man traveling to British Columbia to investigate a series of grizzly murders attributed to a Bigfoot-like creature. The story features Wolverine and Wendigo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. The bottom left corner shows minor blunting. Reflections from the polybag obscure some surface details, but there appears to be slight edge wear on the right side and minor blunting on the top right corner. General shelf wear consistent with mid-to-high grade raw copies.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $15 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $75 - $100 | Graded (estimated 7.5): $30 - $40
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. 9.8 graded copies have stabilized around $85 due to high supply from the early 90s print boom.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees (approx $25+) plus shipping often exceeds the value of the book for any grade below a 9.6/9.8. This specific copy has visible spine ticks that would likely cap the grade at 7.5-8.0.
Notable Features
Features the 50th Anniversary Captain America logo in the UPC box. Todd McFarlane art and story. Notable for being part of the massive 1990s Spider-Man launch which had extremely high print runs.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features correct $1.75 price point for the era, standard newsprint interior pages (visible from side), and the Todd McFarlane signature box on the bottom left. No signs of reproduction.