Spider-Woman ##16
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino
Publication Date
July 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title story: 'All You Need Is Hate!'. Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman) battles the villainous Nekra. The story explores Jessica's struggle with her own identity and her powers while being manipulated by Hate-Monger's influence.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible black marker strike-through across the UPC barcode (major defect). Visible spine stress lines, minor blunting on the top right corner, and edge wear along the bottom. The cover appears flat with good color retention, but the pen marking significantly impacts the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (with ink mark): $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 6.0 UK): $35 - $50.
Recent Sales
US Direct/Newsstand editions in mid-grade sell for $10-15. UK variants typically command a 10-20% premium from specialist collectors but this is offset by the pen marking.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC submission (approx $30-50) exceeds the market value of the book, especially with the permanent marker defacement over the UPC.
Notable Features
This is a UK Price Variant, identified by the 12p cover price instead of the standard US 40c. It features an early appearance of Nekra. Note the 'strike-through' on the barcode which was common for remaindered or discount stock in certain regions.
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic late 70s Marvel production characteristics: newsprint interior, specific 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner used for UK imports, and correct font for the 1979 indicia.