The Spectacular Spider-Man ##217
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
October 1994
Cover Variant
Standard Edition (Hologram)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of the 'Power and Responsibility' crossover storyline (the beginning of the 90s Clone Saga). Features Peter Parker and Ben Reilly (the clone). This is a 'Flip Book' featuring two stories: 'The Legacy' and 'Power and Responsibility'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and visible edge wear. The silver foil/holographic cover surface appears to show some scuffing or light scratches typical for this material.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10; Graded 9.8: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $5-$8 plus shipping. Graded copies at 9.8 have fluctuated between $55 and $85 in recent online auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector has a personal attachment. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, which this copy is not due to visible spine and edge wear.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Ben Reilly in the Clone Saga. Key crossover milestone. Features a silver holographic foil cover and a 'Flip Book' format with two different stories back-to-back.
Authentication Notes
The silver foil cover and specific interior paper stock (mando) of the mid-90s are consistent with authentic prints from this period. No signs of counterfeiting detected.