Spider-Man ##42
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the Storm Warnings storyline, guest-starring Iron Fist and introducing the character Pyre: The Man Made Machine.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Price sticker on cover, minor spine stress, corner blunting, general shelf wear, and slight yellowing of the newsprint pages.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10; Graded: Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $2 to $5 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential market value increase.
Notable Features
Features the introduction of Pyre: The Man Made Machine, Direct Edition with barcode box.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s Marvel paper stock, proper direct edition barcode, and official branding.