MARVEL TALES FEATURING THE SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN ##196
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Tom Morgan
Publication Date
February 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (UPC Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint of Marvel Team-Up #62. Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers) battle the Super-Skrull. Features a 'special bonus' gallery of Spider-Man's most famous foes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Displays slight spine stress/ticks (visible on the left edge), minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right, and a slight vertical wave possibly from storage. Color vibrancy remains high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $5 USD plus shipping; CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $45-$55 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border around the brand logo. Includes a back-up pin-up gallery. Reprints early Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint and glossy cover stock. Correct UPC barcode for direct market distribution. Colors and 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' trade dress are consistent with 1987 production.