Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual ##6
Marvel Comics • Spectacular Spider-Man Annual
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Mark Beachum
Cover Artist
Mark Beachum
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Ace II.' Spider-Man encounters the vigilante Ace (who first appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man #5). The story explores themes of street justice and Spider-Man's moral code. It also includes a secondary story 'The Rules of the Game' featuring the character Prowler.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with numerous color-breaking spine ticks. Significant blunting/rounding of the top and bottom right corners. Visible edge wear on the right side of the cover. Surface wear and scuffing throughout, with visible stress marks along the spine edge. Overall shelf wear and accumulation of minor flaws typical of a handled mid-grade copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (estimated 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies typically sell for $100-$150. Raw mid-grade copies frequently sell for under $10 in bulk lots or dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the final market value of the comic in this condition. This is best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Anniversary frame cover (Marvel 25th Anniversary logo). Newsstand edition with UPC. Second appearance of the character Ace. High-quality interior paper (Baxter/Deluxe) compared to standard issues of the era.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1986 newsstand printing. The aged paper off-coloring, standard 1980s Marvel ink saturation, and visible newsstand UPC barcode are all consistent with original production. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting observed.