The Spectacular Spider-Man ##206
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Steven Grant
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
November 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of 3 of the 'Death of Tombstone' storyline. Spider-Man faces off against Tombstone in a final confrontation. The story concludes the long-standing rivalry between Robbie Robertson and Tombstone.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top right corner. Cover gloss appears high, and the yellow background is vibrant with no obvious foxing or staining.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent slabbed 9.8 copies have fluctuated between $45 and $65 depending on the auction site.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$40) outweighs the market value of a raw or mid-to-high grade copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Conclusion of the Tombstone storyline; Iconic Sal Buscema cover; Direct Edition UPC barcode in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the barcode and overall paper stock characteristics typical of Marvel in the early 1990s. No signs of restoration or counterfeit activity; the alignment and stapling are consistent with mass-production standards of 1993.