Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man ##41
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man (Vol. 1)
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
April 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man teams up with Giant-Man (Bill Foster) to take on a new villain named Meteor Man (Looter). The story follows Bill Foster's struggle with his powers and Spider-Man's attempt to help him against the cosmic-powered threat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color breaking, minor corner blunting on the top left, slight yellowing to the white borders of the cover, and overall surface wear consistent with a mid-grade copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $100.00 - $150.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for under $10. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies have recently sold in the $130 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-$40) exceeds the value of a mid-grade copy. It is better kept as a raw reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features Meteor Man (formerly the Looter). This is a Newsstand Edition with the UPC barcode in the bottom left. Giant-Man appearance.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980 Marvel production. Colors show standard Bronze Age saturation, and the newsstand barcode is consistent with the era's distribution methods.