The Amazing Spider-Man: Skating on Thin Ice! ##1
Marvel Comics / Health and Welfare Canada • Spider-Man Drug Awareness Giveaway (Canadian)
Writer
Dwayne McDuffie
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
February 1990
Cover Variant
Standard Giveaway / Educational Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic produced in cooperation with the Canadian government to discourage substance abuse. Spider-Man teams up with Canadian youth to thwart a drug dealer and promote healthy living. This issue features a cameo by the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers logos on children's clothing.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks, minor blunting on the top left corner, light surface scuffing on the polybag/cover interface, and slight edge wear along the bottom. The book appears mostly flat with good color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $75 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $10 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies occasionally reaching over $100 depending on the specific Canadian province variant.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes it is a 9.8 candidate. The cost of grading typically exceeds the current market value for mid-to-high grade raw copies of this specific giveaway issue.
Notable Features
Canadian drug awareness giveaway; features an anti-drug storyline; notable for Alex Saviuk art; different versions exist for various Canadian provinces (this is the English version).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990 newsprint construction. Glossy cover stock typical of Marvel promotional issues of this era. Contains various public service announcements inside.