MARVEL TALES STARRING SPIDER-MAN and THOR ##209
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales (Vol. 2)
Writer
Len Wein (reprint script); Tom DeFalco (Spider-Ham)
Interior Artist
Ross Andru (reprint pencils); Mark Armstrong (Spider-Ham)
Cover Artist
Tom Morgan (pencils) and Danny Bulanadi (inks)
Publication Date
March 1988
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #123 (1973), featuring the story 'When Walks the Living Monolith!' where Spidey and Thor team up. Additionally, it contains an 'all-new' backup story featuring Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor color-breaking tic near the top left corner. Generally clean surfaces with good gloss and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for $3 to $8 on auction sites. Graded copies are infrequent due to the low base value of the issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees ($25+) exceeds the market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; features a Silver Age reprint plus a bronze-era Spider-Ham backup story. Notable for the Living Monolith appearance.
Authentication Notes
Signs of authenticity include era-appropriate newsprint interior paper, standard 'Curtis' distribution barcode, and 75-cent price point. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.