Spider-Man ##46
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1990 Series)
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
May 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of 'Beware the Rage of a Desperate Man.' Spider-Man deals with the return of the Hobgoblin and Demogoblin settling their old scores. The story also introduces elements regarding Kraven's journal.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Large, non-original price sticker adhered to the front cover (significant detraction), visible spine stresses, minor corner blunting, and edge wear on the bottom left corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (with sticker): $1.00 - $3.00; Raw (without sticker/clean): $5.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall between $3 and $7. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies have sold for approximately $55 within the last fiscal year.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The price sticker is a major defect that would significantly lower the grade (likely to a 'Qualified' grade or a drastically reduced numerical grade). The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features Hobgoblin and Demogoblin; contains a 'Direct Edition' UPC barcode; 1990s ad-heavy era; published during the lead-up to the Clone Saga.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1994 Marvel publication. The paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with early 90s gloss-cover Marvel books. The non-original price sticker (£1.25) suggests this was imported/sold in the UK market.