PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ##51
Marvel Comics • Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Marie Severin
Cover Artist
Frank Miller
Publication Date
February 1981
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spidey head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man battles Mysterio in space. Featuring appearances by Debra Whitman and a psychological plot involving Spider-Man's perception of reality. Mysterio's plan involves a fake space station.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Some slight corner blunting on the top left. The cover retains good gloss but shows minor surface wear through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition recently sell for $8-12 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies can reach $150+, but mid-grade raw copies remain affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental piece. The current market value of a mid-grade copy is less than the cost of the grading fees and shipping.
Notable Features
Cover art by comic legend Frank Miller. Notable as a Direct Edition copy (identified by the Spider-Man mask in the UPC corner box).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1981 publication. Print registration and newsprint aging are consistent with Marvel's early 80s production standards.