Peter Parker Spider-Man: A Monster Called Morbius! ##77
Marvel Comics • Peter Parker: Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist
Salvador Larroca
Publication Date
February 1997
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, Peter Parker battles Morbius the Living Vampire. The story involves Morbius escaping from captivity and Spider-Man attempting to stop a series of attacks while dealing with the fallout of the Clone Saga era. It is a standalone monster-clash story typical of the late 90s Spider-Man run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right and top left. Visible surface wear/scuffing on the cover. Edge wear along the front cover opening. Possible minor humidity waviness visible along the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $55.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for approximately $2.00 to $5.00 on platforms like eBay. High-grade 9.8 copies occasionally reach $50.00, but demand is generally low for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. This is a common 90s issue and is not a major key.
Notable Features
Features a prominent cover appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire. It is a Direct Edition as indicated by the barcode featuring a Spider-Man face in the corner. Not a first appearance or major key issue.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct 1997 era glossy cover stock and period-accurate UPC barcode formatting. Color saturation on the masthead and Marvel logo is consistent with genuine prints from this timeframe.