Spider-Man ##16
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man (Vol. 1)
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
November 1991
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Sabotage' crossover with X-Force. Spider-Man teams up with Cable and X-Force to battle Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy. Notable for its unique 'Sideways' landscape orientation for the interior art.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5) to Very Fine (8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; minor blunting on lower corners; slight edge wear on the right side; sticker residue or price sticker on the bag might hide further surface issues; overall good gloss preservation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $12-$18. 9.8 graded copies consistently sell near $100 depending on market volume.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This copy has visible spine ticks that would likely limit the grade to the 8.0-9.0 range, making the cost of grading exceed the added value.
Notable Features
Crossover with X-Force (Sabotage Part 1); iconic Todd McFarlane art; 'Special Sideways Issue' (interior art printed horizontally); features Juggernaut and Cable.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 direct edition. Features the 'Spider-Man 30th Anniversary' logo in the UPC box area, which is correct for direct market copies of this era.