L’ÉTONNANT SPIDER-MAN ##141/142
Éditions Héritage • L'Étonnant Spider-Man (Canadian French Series)
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr. (layout) and John Romita Jr.
Publication Date
1983
Cover Variant
Canadian French Edition (Double Issue)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of the Hobgoblin (Roderick Kingsley). This issue reprints Marvel's 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #238. It includes the iconic 'shadow' cover and the first appearance of the Hobgoblin's glider and secret journal.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Slight corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Surface wear from price stickers on the right side. Gloss remains strong but has minor scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $175 USD; Graded (CGC 8.0+): $250 - $400 USD
Recent Sales
The US version (ASM #238) in high grade sells for $300-$500; the Heritage French versions usually sell for 40-60% of US value except to completionist variant collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it can achieve a 9.0 or higher after a professional press and clean. Price stickers on the polybag/case are not an issue, but residue on the cover itself would require careful removal.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue. First appearance of the Hobgoblin. This is the Éditions Héritage Canadian French 'Format Double' which combined two US issues into one 52-page book. Highly sought after by international variant collectors.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 'Éditions Héritage' markings (EH logo in top left). The Canadian French variants are printed on slightly different paper stock than US Marvel 25-cent types from the same era, often slightly whiter newsprint.