The Spectacular Spider-Man ##140
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
July 1988
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Rendezvous with Death' storyline featuring the High Evolutionary and a battle involving the Statue of Liberty. Spider-Man faces off against the Slug and various mercenaries.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge; corner blunting on the bottom right; minor surface wear on the black background of the cover; some edge wear visible on the top right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $5-10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading (approx. $25-40) exceeds the market value for a mid-to-high grade raw copy. A press might improve the grade to an 8.0, but it remains a common back-issue.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with barcode (UPC); part of the 'Evolutionary War' crossover event teaser period; cover featuring Spider-Man in his classic red and blue suit (having recently returned from the black suit).
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsstand print quality; flat finish paper stock; correct 1.00 USD price point and Marvel corner box art consistent with July 1988 releases.