Spider-Woman ##30
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Steve Leialoha (Penciler/Inker)
Cover Artist
Brent Anderson
Publication Date
September 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p Pence)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) faces off against The Fly. The story involves The Fly attempting to frame Spider-Woman for several crimes to ruin her reputation as a hero in Los Angeles.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with minor color-breaking ticks. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor edge wear on top of cover. Surface gloss appears well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 8.0): $40 - $60. UK variants have niche appeal but typically track similarly to cents versions for this era.
Recent Sales
Cent copies in mid-to-high grade sell for approximately $5-$12 on eBay. 9.8 graded copies sell for roughly $150-$180.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of shipping and grading fees would exceed the market value for this specific non-key issue in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the 15p UK price variant. Contains the 'Marvel Comic Could Be Worth $2500 To You!' contest banner on the cover. Appearance of The Fly (Richard Deacon).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel UK distribution copy. Correct 15p price box and date/code formatting for 1980 British imports. Interior newsprint appears naturally aged.