Spider-Man #45
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (Pursuit Part 1 of 4)
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
April 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First part of the 'Pursuit' storyline. Following the revelations about his parents and the death of Harry Osborn, Peter Parker is pushed to the edge as he hunts down the Chameleon. The story explores Peter's grief and his shift toward a more brutal approach to crime-fighting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; corners appear relatively sharp but bottom right shows very slight blunting; cover gloss is well-preserved; minor color-breaking tick near the bottom staple area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $5 in local comic shops or on eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $45-$55 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of modern grading (CGC/CBCS) usually exceeds the market value of the comic unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, and this issue is not a major key.
Notable Features
Part 1 of the 'Pursuit' crossover across the Spider-Man titles. Features a poignant cover by Tom Lyle depicting Spider-Man at the graves of Richard and Mary Parker. Iconic 90s era artwork.
Authentication Notes
Authentic direct edition with standard UPC bar code in the lower right corner. Paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with Marvel's 1994 production standards for this series.