MARVEL TALES STARRING SPIDER-MAN ##275
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Len Wein (reprint)
Interior Artist
Ross Andru (reprint), Mike Esposito (reprint)
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
July 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reprint of 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #180. Features Spider-Man battling the Green Goblin (Harry Osborn). The issue includes a confrontation between Peter Parker and Harry, dealing with Harry's descent into madness and the legacy of the Goblin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom left. Possible light surface wear/scuffing on the yellow background area. The comic shows signs of handling common for newsstand copies.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Ungraded): $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $10 - $25 due to the McFarlane cover art. 9.8 graded copies command a significant premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a likely 9.8. This specific copy appears to be in the 6.0-7.5 range due to spine issues, and the cost of grading would exceed the market value of the slabbed book.
Notable Features
Features an iconic cover by Todd McFarlane. Newsstand edition with barcode. Notable as a reprint series that gained collector value primarily for its 1990s cover art by star artists.
Authentication Notes
Authentic newsstand copy. Correct paper stock and color registration for early 1990s Marvel gloss-cover reprints. Barcode and price box placement are consistent with Marvel's 1993 trade dress.