Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##93
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Al Milgrom
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom & Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
August 1984
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Spider-Man in his iconic black symbiote costume. The story involves the Rose and the Puma, with Spidey caught between the Black Cat and the villain Answer.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Slight blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Surface wear visible through the bag, specifically some scuffing on the black ink of the symbiote suit. Possible light tanning on the outer white borders.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD; Graded (9.0+): $60 - $85 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies range from $8 to $25 based on condition. Newsstand editions generally command a small premium (5-10%) over direct editions for this era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector specifically wants it slabbed for preservation. The cost of grading (approx. $30-40 + shipping) exceeds the value increase for a mid-high grade copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Spider-Man's Black Suit (symbiote). Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. Part of the 'Answer' story arc.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be a genuine 1984 copper-age Marvel comic. Correct paper aging, Newsstand UPC placement, and 75-cent price point consistent with Marvel production from 1984.