The Mysterious Spider-Woman ##23
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino
Publication Date
February 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman) battles the Enforcer and his associates in 'Betrayed.' The story continues her struggle with her dual identity and her career as a bounty hunter.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; rounding and blunting on the upper-left and lower-right corners; visible vertical black pen/ink mark through the bottom-left UPC barcode; minor color rubbing; slight vertical non-color breaking crease near the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 | Graded (5.0): $35.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade UK variants of late Bronze Age Marvels fluctuate between £4-£8 individually; US cents copies in 9.8 can reach $100+, but mid-grade copies remain common and affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping exceeds the market value of a mid-grade UK variant issue #23. A pressing would improve the surface but would not remove the ink mark over the UPC.
Notable Features
Features the 12p UK Pence Price Variant, highly collectible for UK-edition specialists. Contains the 'Spider-Woman' corner box art. First appearance of the second Enforcer.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 Marvel UK distribution copy. Features characteristic paper stock for the era and standard price variant positioning. The UPC strike-through is likely a remainder mark from a newsagent or vendor.