MARVEL TALES FEATURING SPIDER-MAN AND NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER ##249
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Stan Lee (original story), Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
May 1991
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #103. Spider-Man and Namor the Sub-Mariner battle Doctor Dorcas in the Savage Land. It also includes a backup feature explaining how Spider-Man's 'Spider-Sense' works.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Overall cover gloss appears high with decent color retention. Edges show very minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3-$10 on eBay. High-grade newsstand copies carry a small premium over direct editions.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for mid-to-high grades. It is a reprint issue, which limits its ceiling.
Notable Features
Features a cover by fan-favorite artist Todd McFarlane. It is a Newsstand edition (indicated by the barcode). Reprints a classic Gil Kane Spider-Man story.
Authentication Notes
The barcode and 1991 cover price are consistent with genuine Marvel publication of this era. Print quality and paper age appear consistent with early 90s copper-age stock.