Spider-Man ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1990)
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
August 1990
Cover Variant
Gold Edition (Collector's Item Issue)
Printing
Second Printing
Comic Description
Part One of the 'Torment' storyline. Spider-Man faces a feral Lizard who is being controlled by the mysterious Calypso using voodoo. This series was a massive commercial success, launching Todd McFarlane as a writer/artist superstar.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners and high gloss. Minimal spine stress visible along the left edge. Minor color break potentially near the lower spine corner. Slight blunting on the top-left corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Recent 2024 raw sales for this variant in NM condition range from $35 to $60. CGC 9.8 copies consistently sell in the $160 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8; at an estimated 9.4/9.6, the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase. A professional press could potentially elevate this to a 9.6 or 9.8.
Notable Features
This is the 'Gold' second printing variant. Key features include the iconic 'spaghetti webbing' art style and the launch of the adjectiveless Spider-Man title. No UPC barcode (Direct Edition style for both variants).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel 1990 gold ink application. High gloss cover stock matches original production standards. No signs of restoration or facsimile printing detected.