Spider-Woman ##20
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
November 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A significant issue featuring the first actual meeting and battle between Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman) and Peter Parker (Spider-Man). The story, titled 'Tangled Webs', involves Spider-Woman traveling to New York City to find her origin and clashing with the wall-crawler due to a misunderstanding.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks, minor corner blunting, possible vertical ink strike-through or mark on the barcode, slight edge wear along the right side, and general surface wear consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (9.0+): $80.00 - $120.00. (Note: UK Price variants can carry a small premium for specific collectors but typically track with US values.)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for US editions in mid-grade range from $12-$25. High-grade copies (9.6+) can exceed $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the interior is exceptionally pristine or it holds personal sentimental value. The cost of grading would likely exceed the current market value of a mid-grade UK variant.
Notable Features
First meeting of Spider-Man and Spider-Woman. UK 12p Price Variant. Includes a barcode with a diagonal black line, which was a common distributor mark for returns or specific regional tracking.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1979 UK Newsstand edition. Correct paper stock for the era (newsprint interior), matching typography for the 12p price box, and standard Marvel 'All-Colour' branding used for UK exports during the late 70s.