The Amazing Spider-Man: Chaos in Calgary ##4
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man (Canada Personal Safety Series)
Writer
Dwayne McDuffie
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
February 1992
Cover Variant
Regular (Promotional Giveaway)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Promotional comic produced for the Canadian market (specifically in partnership with Zellers and the RCMP). Spider-Man travels to Calgary and teams up with Turbine to stop a plot involving hazardous materials. Part of a series focused on child safety and drug prevention.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/ticks visible against the white spine margin. Some corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the cover gloss and minor edge wear. Appears relatively flat but shows signs of handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $45; Graded (CGC 9.8): $250 - $350
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $30 and $50 on eBay. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies vary significantly based on the demand for Todd McFarlane covers.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a potential 9.8. This copy appears to be in the 8.0-8.5 range due to spine ticks. The cost of grading would likely exceed the immediate value gain for this specific grade.
Notable Features
Features the first appearance of Turbine. Notable for the cover art by legendary artist Todd McFarlane. These were originally distributed for free in Canada, making high-grade copies more difficult to find than standard newsstand books of the era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic promotional giveaway. Features the distinctive '1.50 CAN VALUE' price box which is a hallmark of this Canadian safety series. Paper stock is standard for early 90s Marvel gloss covers.