The Spectacular Spider-Man ##183
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Child Within' storyline. This issue features a brutal confrontation between Peter Parker and Harry Osborn, who has fully embraced the Green Goblin persona. It explores the psychological trauma and shared history of the two characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks breaking color along the left edge. Significant wear on the spine. Corner blunting on all four corners, particularly the bottom right. Subtle vertical creasing/roll on the right side. Minor color loss and surface scuffing on the dark purple background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade condition typically sell for $5 or less. High-grade 9.8 copies routinely sell in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would far exceed the market value for a mid-grade (5.0-6.0) copy of this issue. Only 9.8 candidates are generally worth the submission fees.
Notable Features
Features the Green Goblin (Harry Osborn). Includes the 30th Anniversary 'The Fantastic Four' corner box art celebrating 1961-1991. Direct Edition copy (as indicated by the 30th Anniversary graphic in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 Marvel production. Paper stock is standard newsprint/copper-age quality with expected aging. Staple placement is consistent with mass-market production of the era.