MARVEL TALES FLICKERING SPIDER-MAN #276
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Starring Spider-Man (Volume 2)
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reprints the classic story from Amazing Spider-Man #98. Includes the middle chapter of the famous 'no-code' drug abuse storyline where Peter Parker deals with Harry Osborn's drug addiction while fighting the Green Goblin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks, minor corner blunting on the bottom left, slight color breaking on the spine edge, and minor surface wear/discoloration on the white borders of the UPC area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. Near Mint graded copies average $50 depending on demand for McFarlane covers.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. Grading fees would likely exceed the market value of the book unless it was a guaranteed 9.8. This exists as a common reprint issue.
Notable Features
Features a cover by legendary artist Todd McFarlane. It is a Newsstand edition with a UPC barcode. Notable for reprinting the iconic Stan Lee story originally published without the Comics Code Authority seal.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1993 Marvel reprint. Print registration is sharp, and the newsstand barcode is consistent with Marvel's distribution patterns for that era.