Spider-Woman ##18
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino
Publication Date
September 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman) battles the Waxman in a story titled 'Sins of the Flesh!'. Spider-Woman attempts to protect a movie star from the villainous creature made of living wax.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible along the spine, minor corner blunting, slight surface scuffing, and visible shelf wear consistent with a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw mid-grade copies frequently sell for under $10.00. High-grade (9.8) US editions can reach $100+, but UK variants typically command a smaller niche market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 specimen.
Notable Features
Features the 12p UK price variant. Includes a UPC barcode on the bottom left corner. Notable for its Bronze Age horror-leaning cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s newsprint stock. The 12p indicia is consistent with Marvel UK distribution for the 1979 time period. Staples appear original and properly seated.