SPIDER-MAN HOLIDAY SPECIAL 1995 ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Holiday Special (1995)
Writer
Kurt Busiek, Karl Kesel, Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Salaric Mussat, Patrick Zircher, Kevin Tinsley
Cover Artist
Adam Kubert
Publication Date
January 1995
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology of holiday-themed stories. Highlighting New York at Christmas, it features Spider-Man (Ben Reilly era), Venom, the Human Torch, and various villains. It includes 'The Hardest Part,' 'A Christmas Eve Face-Off,' and 'The Big Apple.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible on the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Minimal surface wear on the white background areas. Edges appear relatively sharp but show slight shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 – $20.00; Graded (9.8): $70.00 – $100.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $12-$18. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $85 on auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping exceeds the market value of the book in its current estimated grade (~9.0).
Notable Features
Includes a classic 90s Venom cover by Adam Kubert. Features Ben Reilly in the Sensational Spider-Man costume. Distinctive Direct Edition UPC barcode in the bottom right corner.
Authentication Notes
The coloring, gloss, and paper stock are consistent with standard 1990s Marvel gloss covers. No signs of restoration or reproduction detected.