MARVEL TALES FEATURING SPIDER-MAN ##281
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2 (Reprint Series)
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Cully Hamner
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #271. It features Spider-Man in his black (cloth) costume facing off against the villain Manslaughter Marsdon. The story involves Spidey tracking down an award-winning athlete who is being targeted.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks (some color breaking), slight corner blunting at top left and bottom right, minor edge wear on the right side, and some minor surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of Manslaughter Marsdon's coat.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for under $10 on eBay. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies rarely appear but command a premium from completionist collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book. The estimated grade is approximately 7.5 to 8.0, which does not represent a significant investment return.
Notable Features
Features Spider-Man in the iconic black suit. This is a reprint series designed to give readers access to older stories from The Amazing Spider-Man. Includes the 'Spider-Man 30th Anniversary' logo in the UPC corner box (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the semi-gloss cover stock typical of early 1990s Marvel Direct Edition books, correct barcode formatting (733606024765), and age-appropriate paper aging.