MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS SPIDER-MAN #N/A (Promotional Mini-Comic)
Marvel Comics / Promotional (Drake's Cakes) • Marvel Comics Presents Spider-Man Drake's Cakes Series
Writer
N/A (Promotional material / Various)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen (pencils), Terry Austin (inks)
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Drake's Cakes Promotional Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Promotional mini-comic featuring Spider-Man battling the Scorpion. Part of a 4-issue set distributed in boxes of Drake's Cakes snack products. This specific issue features the battle titled 'Scream of the Scorpion'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top right corner. Slightly uneven edges typical of mass-produced promotional inserts.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $30 - $50 (though rarely graded)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for individual Drake's Cakes comics range from $2.00 to $10.00 depending on the specific character; the Spider-Man issues typically command the higher end of that range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services exceeds the market value of the comic. Best kept in a protective sleeve and board.
Notable Features
Mini-comic format (approx. 5 inches tall). No UPC or price. Distributed as an insert in snack food packaging. Part of the iconic early 90s Marvel food cross-promotions.
Authentication Notes
Genuine promotional item. Features high-gloss paper typical of early 1990s inserts. Authentic Erik Larsen artwork style is consistent with Marvel's 1992 branding.