Spider-Woman ##12
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino & Klaus Janson
Publication Date
March 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline features the 'Last Tale of the Brothers Grimm'. Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) confronts the illusions and villainy of the Brothers Grimm while delving into the mystery of Magnus. This issue is a standard Bronze Age filler story with some character development for Jessica Drew.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Moderate corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Evidence of light surface wear and minor creasing on the back and front periphery. Slight discoloration/tanning typical for newsstand paper of this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD. Graded (5.0): $35 - $50 USD. High Grade UK variants can command premiums, but mid-grade issues remain affordable.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw mid-grade copies of this issue range from $8 (US edition) to $15 (UK variant). Graded 9.8 copies have sold for $150+, but mid-grades rarely exceed $60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this time. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. Recommended for the collection as a 'raw' copy or for pressing to improve it to a 6.0/6.5 range.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p price tag in the top left). Includes the Brothers Grimm (Nathan and Barton Dollard). Features the 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner used for the UK market distribution.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1979 Marvel UK variant. The print registration on the 12p pentagon is consistent with period-correct printing. Barcode (UPC) is present in the bottom left, which is standard for this era.