Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##2
Marvel Comics • Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema (Pencils), Mike Esposito (Inks)
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema (Pencils), Joe Giella (Inks)
Publication Date
January 1977
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Whitman/UPC Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Second issue of the Spectacular Spider-Man series. Features a battle between Spider-Man and Kraven the Hunter. Continuing from the previous issue, Kraven attempts to humiliate Spider-Man while the Tarantula also appears as an antagonist. Key characters include Peter Parker, Kraven the Hunter, and the Tarantula.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible significant tear/scuffing in top right corner partially obscured by yellow price sticker; corner rounding; bottom-left corner blunting; minor surface scuffing visible through the polybag; probable tanning of interior pages based on cover edge appearance; general wear typical of a handled reading copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD. Graded (9.8): $300 - $400 USD. Current condition (4.0) value is significantly lower than the $150 asking price shown in the image.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies (VG/FN) range from $12 to $25. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $375.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible damage (especially the sticker on the cover and top-right corner defect) will keep the grade below the threshold where grading is financially viable. For this book, only grades of 9.4 or higher typically justify the cost of CGC/CBCS fees.
Notable Features
Features the second appearance of the series 'The Spectacular Spider-Man'. Notable for featuring Kraven the Hunter. This specific copy features a UPC barcode, designating it as a direct market/Whitman variety often found in multi-packs.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1977 original. Color registration on the 'Spider-Man' logo and Kraven's vest looks consistent with Period Marvel prints. The presence of the barcode and the 30-cent price point matches the 1977 publication window.