The Spectacular Spider-Man ##152
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
July 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Lobo Brothers Gang War' storyline. Spider-Man protects a wounded Eduardo Lobo from rival gangsters. Key characters include the Lobo Brothers, Kingpin, and Chameleon.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/ticks. Slight blunting on the top and bottom left spine corners. Minor color break on the right-hand edge. Overall covers appear flat with good gloss, but minor handling wear is present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $65 range. It is largely considered a 'dollar bin' or low-tier collectible comic.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Only worth grading if it were a guaranteed 9.8 for registry set purposes.
Notable Features
Features the Lobo Brothers (werewolf mutants). Direct Edition identified by the Spider-Man graphic in the barcode box. Typical late-80s Copper Age copper. Iconic Sal Buscema art.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1989 original based on the paper aging, color saturation of the 75 cent price point, and the characteristic Direct Edition UPC artwork of that era.