Spider-Man ##45
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
April 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of the 'Pursuit' storyline. Peter Parker deals with the emotional fallout and trauma of the revelations regarding his parents, visiting their graves while wrestling with his identity and past.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the spine, slight corner blunting on the bottom right corner, otherwise crisp and clean with flat cover and good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in the $5 to $10 range depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading for value alone, as grading fees would exceed the market value of the book. Best kept as a raw collectible in a protective bag and board.
Notable Features
Direct edition with barcode box replaced by a 'Direct Edition' text and barcode. Iconic emotional cover featuring Spider-Man grieving at the graves of Richard and Mary Parker.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Marvel publication paper stock, correct direct edition barcode box, vibrant color registration consistent with genuine issues from this era.