Untold Tales of Spider-Man ##1
Marvel Comics • Untold Tales of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Pat Olliffe
Cover Artist
Pat Olliffe
Publication Date
September 1995
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This series was designed to tell new stories set during Spider-Man's early high school years (originally covered in Amazing Spider-Man #1-38). In this issue, Spider-Man encounters a new villain, Scorcher.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Slight surface wear on the dark portions of Spider-Man's costume. Possible minor edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent eBay sales for 9.8 graded copies range from $45 to $55.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade (around 6.0-7.0) is too low to justify the cost of grading, as the slabbed value would not exceed the grading fees.
Notable Features
First appearances of Scorcher (Charlie Burlingame) and Batwing (Jimmy Santini). Features the 'Direct Edition' barcode.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy cover stock with bright color registration. Barcode indicates 'Direct Edition', consistent with mass-market comic distribution of 1995.