Spider-Man ##26
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (Adjectiveless)
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
September 1992
Cover Variant
Hologram Variant (Regular cover for this anniversary issue)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special. Part of a multi-issue anniversary celebrate featuring holograms on covers. Features 'The Name of the Rose' storyline and the debut of a new villain, as well as backup stories regarding Spider-Man's origins and powers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Appears well-kept in bag. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Potential light spine stress typical for these thicker giant-sized issues. Hologram surface shows no immediate heavy scratching from the photo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sell frequently for $12-$15. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) fluctuate around $90.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading unless the copy is absolutely pristine (9.8 candidate). The high production numbers of the 90s era make only top-tier grades valuable enough to offset grading fees.
Notable Features
30th Anniversary issue; Green hologram cover; Gatefold poster included; First appearance of the new Rose (Richard Fisk); Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man head in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1992 printing; features the correct $3.50 cover price and high-gloss cover stock with the distinct rectangular hologram insert characteristic of early 90s Marvel specials.