MARVEL TALES STARRING SPIDER-MAN ##193
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2 (1964 series)
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
Gil Kane (original layout); John Romita Sr. (inks)
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #74. It features a story titled 'In the Claws of the Cat!' Spider-Man battles the Silvermane and Man-Mountain Marko plotline regarding the ancient clay tablet. Significant for the ongoing saga of the 'Lifeline Tablet.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with several small color-breaking ticks. Slight corner blunting at bottom left. Light scuffing on the black ink of the upper cover. Generally flat with good color vibrancy, but shows typical shelf wear for a mid-80s book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $90; Graded (CGC 9.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $5-10 plus shipping. Graded copies are infrequent due to the high cost of grading versus book value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees exceeds the current market value of a 9.0-9.4 copy. Only worth grading if the owner is certain it will achieve a 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
Direct Edition barcode; includes reprint of classic Silver Age John Romita Sr. artwork. Not a 'key' issue in this specific reprint form, but a desirable reader copy.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1980s Marvel newsprint and glossy cover stock. The UPC barcode placement and font are consistent with 1986 Direct Edition distribution.