Spider-Man ##2
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man (1990 Series)
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
September 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Torment' storyline. Spider-Man continues his search for the Lizard through the sewers and streets of New York, while Calypso is revealed to be manipulating the Lizard's primitive rage via voodoo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors (ticks), slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and a price sticker or white circular label on the upper right cover. Gloss appears intact, but the bag obscures some micro-details.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60-$85. Current condition (estimated 9.0) graded value: $35-$45.
Recent Sales
High volume of sales due to the 1990s print run. Recent raw copies in mid-to-high grade sell consistently for under $10. Slabbed 9.8 copies remain stable in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading (approx $30-40) often exceeds the market value of the book in this specific grade (approx 9.0).
Notable Features
Features the iconic 'Torment' arc by Todd McFarlane. Notable for its highly detailed, 'spaghetti-webbing' art style which defined the 1990s era of Spider-man. Contains a 'Spider-Man's 28th Anniversary' logo in the UPC corner.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The paper stock, color saturation typical of 1990s Marvel gloss, and the specific 'Direct Edition' Spider-Man face in the UPC box are all consistent with original 1990 printings.