L’Étonnant Spider-Man <<Embûches!>> ##2
Marvel Comics / Éditions Héritage • L’Étonnant Spider-Man (Héritage)
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Erik Larsen
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen
Publication Date
October 1990 (estimated)
Cover Variant
Regular French-Canadian Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a French-language reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man (Vol 1) #337. It features Spider-Man battling the Sinister Six (Doctor Octopus, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman, Vulture, Hobgoblin). This issue is part of the 'Return of the Sinister Six' storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and minor ticks. Slight corner blunting on top right and bottom left. Color remains vibrant, but there appears to be slight edge wear on the spine side. Cover flat with no major creases visible in image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25 USD. Graded 9.8: $100+ USD. Note: Foreign language editions have a niche market and lower liquidity than US originals.
Recent Sales
Comparable Héritage French-Canadian Spider-Man comics from the 1990s typically sell for $5-$20 depending on condition. US equivalent (Amazing Spider-Man #337) in high grade sells for $15-$40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The potential increase in value does not outweigh the costs of grading fees and shipping for this specific foreign edition.
Notable Features
French-Canadian Edition published by Héritage. Features 'Embûches!' (Ambush!) title on cover. Direct edition pricing of $1.25 CAD. Re-uses the iconic Erik Larsen cover art from the US release.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Éditions Héritage printing. Notable for the localized French logo and the specific $1.25 price point. Paper stock is standard for 1990s newsstand-quality reprints.