Spider-Man Adventures ##10
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Adventures Vol. 1
Writer
Fil Barlow
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk & Rob Stull
Publication Date
September 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition/Newsstand barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the first appearance of Venom (Eddie Brock) in the Spider-Man Adventures continuity, which is based on the 1994 Spider-Man: The Animated Series. It adapts the 'Alien Costume' saga where Peter Parker rejects the symbiote and it bonds with Eddie Brock.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0 estimate)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks (some color-breaking), minor corner blunting on the bottom left, light surface scuffing on the white background areas, and slight edge wear. Spine shows several small vertical stresses.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $160 | CGC 9.8: $800 - $1,100 | CGC 8.0: $150 - $200
Recent Sales
This issue has seen a significant price surge due to Venom's popularity in media. Higher grade 9.8 copies have recently sold between $900-$1,200. Mid-grade raw copies typically move between $120 and $180.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading if it can be pressed. A professional 'Press and Clean' might elevate it to an 8.5 or 9.0. Even in mid-grade, the 'First Appearance of Venom' in this continuity makes it highly liquid and desirable.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue: First appearance of Venom in Spider-Man Adventures. Features an iconic cover by Saviuk. This is the 'TV Tie-In' version of the character, making it a cross-over collectible for comic fans and 90s cartoon nostalgists.
Authentication Notes
The barcode, Marvel sticker price logo, and '90s paper stock appear consistent with an original 1995 printing. No signs of restoration visible from the exterior cover shot.