Spider-Man ##27
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (Adjectiveless)
Writer
Don McGregor
Interior Artist
Chris Marrinan
Cover Artist
Chris Marrinan
Publication Date
October 1992
Cover Variant
Regular (Active Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'Something About a Gun' (The Child Within). A gritty, socially conscious storyline dealing with gun violence. Spider-Man and the police search for a young boy who has come into possession of a firearm.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0) - Estimated
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/ticks visible against the dark background. Visible blunting on the bottom left corner near the barcode. Slight surface scuffing on the black ink transition areas. Appears generally flat but lacks the crispness of a high-grade NM copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for bulk bin prices ($2-$5). NM/NM+ newsstand copies can occasionally fetch a small premium of $10-$15 to the right collector.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value in high grade does not currently offset the shipping and grading fees. Only worth grading if it were a flawless 9.8 for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition (features a barcode in the bottom left corner instead of a logo). This issue is part of the 'Adjectiveless' Spider-Man series launched by Todd McFarlane.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1992 Marvel stock. The Newsstand barcode is consistent with distribution patterns for this era. Printing registration on the 'Spider-Man' yellow logo and green text boxes appears correct.