The Spectacular Spider-Man ##229
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
October 1995
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of 'The Greatest Responsibility' storyline. This issue is a pivotal chapter in the 'Clone Saga' where Ben Reilly (Scarlet Spider) takes over the mantle of Spider-Man from Peter Parker, who believes he is the clone and retires to focus on his family with Mary Jane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the left edge. The bottom right corner shows slight blunting and white wear. The top edge has minor shelf wear. General surface scuffing is likely given the age and paper stock, though colors remain fairly vibrant. The 'The Greatest Responsibility' logo shows slight ink rubbing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8. Recent high-grade (9.8) slabs have sold in the $70 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the comic is for a personal PC. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the current market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. A pressing could improve the grade slightly by removing non-color-breaking creases.
Notable Features
End of an Era storyline; Ben Reilly becomes the primary Spider-Man; Direct Edition copy identified by the Spider-Man logo in the UPC box; Sal Buscema cover.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be a genuine 1995 Marvel production. The '30 Years of Spider-Man' corner box and the glossy cover stock are consistent with Marvel's manufacturing standards for the mid-90s Bronze/Modern transition era.