Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##118
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Mike Zeck
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the storyline 'Ashes to Ashes!' where Spider-Man (in his black symbiote suit) battles high-tech agents after a young boy named Alexander is targeted. S.H.I.E.L.D. involvement adds to the conflict as Spidey tries to protect the boy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; blunting on bottom-left and top-right corners; slight surface wear/scuffing on the dark areas of the cover; vertical alignment seems slightly off on the right edge cut.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $90 - $120; Graded (CGC 6.5): $15 - $20
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $6 - $8 on platforms like eBay. 9.8 graded copies have peaked around $115.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current estimated grade of 6.5-7.0 would not yield a value high enough to offset grading fees. Only worth grading if in 9.8 candidate condition.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary cover border; Spider-Man in the Black Suit (symbiote era); Direct Edition with barcode; part of the 'Ashes to Ashes' arc.
Authentication Notes
Colors appear consistent with 1980s newsprint; staple placement is standard for the era; the '02199' code above the barcode is correct for this Marvel title and era.