MARVEL TALES FEATURING SPIDER-MAN ##274
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
Ron Lim and Terry Austin
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (X-Men 30th Anniversary Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983). It features the iconic introduction of the Hobgoblin. Spider-Man battles the mysterious new villain who has discovered Norman Osborn's secret cache of equipment. Essential storyline for the 1980s Spidey era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Minor surface wear and edge softening visible through the polybag. Small impact crease near the top right corner. General gloss is good but non-uniform.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $6; Graded (9.0+): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall in the $2 to $8 range depending on bundle versus individual sale. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have occasionally peaked at $60+, but circulation for common reprints is low in the slabbed market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the raw market value of the comic. It is a reprint issue with moderate condition flaws that would likely peg it at a 7.5 to 8.0 grade.
Notable Features
30 Years of X-Men anniversary logo in the corner box (1963-1993). This is a reprint of the first appearance of the Hobgoblin. Direct Edition without a barcode. Features 'Wrath of the Hobgoblin!' cover text.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s newsprint and glossy cover stock. Correct price point ($1.25 US) for June 1993 Marvel publications. Staples appear original with no signs of restoration or trimming.