Spider-Man ##61
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1990 Series)
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
August 1995
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of the 'Maximum Clonage' saga. The story features Peter Parker and Ben Reilly (The Scarlet Spider) dealing with the Jackal's plan to replace humanity with clones. Peter briefly aligns himself with the Jackal in this arc, doubting his own status as the 'real' Peter Parker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks) that break the color on the left edge. Minor blunting and color loss on the bottom-left and top-left corners. Slight silvering or edge wear on the right side. Cover gloss remains high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.0+): $25 - $45.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $5.00 on eBay. High-grade (9.8) newsstand copies fetch a premium, but direct editions in this condition are common.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. Professional pressing could improve the grade, but likely not enough to justify the expense.
Notable Features
Maximum Clonage crossover; features many Spider-Man clones; Direct Edition (indicated by the barcode strip).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel stock. Paper is standard wood pulp (semi-gloss finish). Correct 1.95 USD price point and barcode layout for the era.