Spider-Man ##54
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (also known as Peter Parker: Spider-Man)
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
January 1995
Cover Variant
Regular (Giant-Sized Flip Book)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Vulture' storyline during the Web of Life era. Spider-Man (Peter Parker) battles a rejuvenated, younger version of the Vulture. This issue also features a 'Flip Book' back-story or preview for 'The Ultimate Spider-Man' anthology by Berkley Books.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Slight blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Surface gloss appears well-preserved, but there is a slight vertical ripple near the spine suggesting mild humidity exposure or storage pressure.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for under $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50+ to set-completers, but liquidity is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common '90s issue with high print volume and is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
Giant-Sized Flip Book format. Features the 'Young Vulture' (Adrian Toomes using a life-force draining device). Direct Edition with barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production. Correct $2.75 cover price for this era's giant-sized issues. Standard paper stock and ink saturation consistent with mid-90s printing processes.