L’étonnant Spider-Man #141/142
Éditions Héritage • L’étonnant Spider-Man (Quebec/Canadian French series)
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. (art) and Al Milgrom (inks)
Publication Date
1983
Cover Variant
Format Double (Two issues in one)
Printing
First Printing (Héritage Edition)
Comic Description
Contains the French translation of The Amazing Spider-Man #238 and #239. It features the iconic first appearance of the Hobgoblin (Roderick Kingsley).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible stickers on the cover (potential residue), minor blunting on top right corner, slight spine stress, and light wear characteristic of Quebec newsstand distribution.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $250 CAD; Graded: $400+ CAD (Value is highly dependent on the "Hobgoblin" key factor for this specific regional variant).
Recent Sales
High-grade Héritage keys like the first Hobgoblin have seen increased demand in the Canadian market, often selling for 50-70% of their US counterparts despite the language difference.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, if the stickers can be safely removed or if the buyer values this specific regional key. First appearance of the Hobgoblin is a major key, and foreign variants in high grade are becoming increasingly collectible.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Hobgoblin. This is a Canadian 'Format Double' which reprints two US issues. Features the 'Éditions Héritage' logo and Quebec price markings.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Éditions Héritage printing. Proper logo placement, period-correct '90c' price and issue numbering stamp, and typical newsprint interior stock.