Marvel Tales featuring The Sensational Spider-Man ##199
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe (penciller), Jim Mooney (inker)
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
May 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Newsstand style with barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints the story from Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #82. It features Spider-Man and Daredevil teaming up to fight Electro. The story explores the vulnerability of superheroes and the aftermath of a brutal battle between Spider-Man and Electro.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress with small color-breaking ticks, slight corner blunting at the top right and bottom left, minor edge wear along the top cover, and some very faint surface scuffing visible on the black ink of the masthead.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (9.8): $150 - $225
Recent Sales
Recent sales of raw mid-to-high grade copies typically fall in the $25-$45 range, while CGC 9.8 copies have trended higher due to the 'McFarlane Cover' collector demand.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. If it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8, grading is profitable. A press/clean could potentially elevate this copy closer to a 9.4/9.6 given the minor nature of the spine ticks. Not worth grading if the estimated grade is below 9.2.
Notable Features
Early iconic cover art by Todd McFarlane pre-dating his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man. Features a team-up with Daredevil and a classic battle against Electro.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy with expected 1987 newsprint paper stock, standard 75-cent price point for Canada/US, and 05 (May) barcode sequence. Gloss and color registration appear consistent with late 80s Marvel production.