Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##1
Marvel Comics • Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema (Pencils); Joe Staton (Inks)
Publication Date
December 1976
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Premiere issue of Spider-Man's second ongoing solo title. This story, titled 'Twice Seldom Has Such a One Been Seen!', features Spider-Man battling the Tarantula (Anton Rodriguez) at a political rally at Empire State University. Key characters include Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and Glory Grant.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Significant damage including major color-breaking spine stress, multiple tears and chips on the right edge and bottom left corner, heavy creasing throughout, blunted corners, and general surface soiling/staining. The integrity of the edge is compromised with visible paper loss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00. Graded (1.5): $30.00 - $45.00. Note: Grading costs would likely exceed the value increase for this specific copy.
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies sell for over $1,500, but low-grade copies (1.0 - 2.0) consistently sell in the $15 - $25 range on eBay and at comic shows.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission (approx. $30-$50 plus shipping) outweighs the market value of a Fair/Good condition copy. This is a great 'reader' copy or placeholder for a collection.
Notable Features
First issue of the long-running series; Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; appearance by the Tarantula; Glory Grant joins the supporting cast.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1976 printing showing age-appropriate paper oxidation (yellowing) and standard newsstand distribution markings (30-cent price point and UPC code).