The Spectacular Spider-Man ##220
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco (plus Stan Lee in back-up)
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema (plus Steve Ditko in back-up)
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
January 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market, Giant-Sized Flip Book)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a 'Giant-Sized Flip Book' containing two stories. The main story, 'The Last Cold Kiss,' features Spider-Man battling the Beetle. The flip-side reprints a classic Steve Ditko story from Amazing Spider-Man #1, titled 'The Spider-Man!' (re-branded here as 'The Ultimate Spider-Man').
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting of the top right corner. The cover gloss appears well-preserved with no major color breaks or surface scuffs identifiable in the image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average between $2 and $10 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies usually sell for under $65.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The grading fees would likely exceed the market value of the comic, as it is a high-print volume issue from the mid-90s with low key-investor demand.
Notable Features
Giant-Sized Flip Book format; contains a reprint of the first Spider-Man solo story from 1963. Features a classic half-Peter/half-Spider-Man face cover by veteran artist Sal Buscema.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The 'Marvel 95' corner box, barcode area (Direct Edition logo), and the specific paper gloss are consistent with Marvel's production standards for mid-1990s comics.