The Spectacular Spider-Man ##148
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
March 1989
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Inferno crossover event. The storyline features 'The Night of the Living Ned!' where the recently deceased Ned Leeds (formerly believed to be the Hobgoblin) appears to return from the dead during the demonic invasion of Manhattan.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible (color breaking ticks), slight corner softening on the bottom left, very minor edge wear on the right side. Overall excellent gloss and color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $130; Graded (CGC 9.0): $40 - $50
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $15 on secondary markets. 9.8 graded copies have seen recent realized prices in the $110 range.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not worth grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidates. The cost of grading usually exceeds the raw value for this specific issue. A press and clean might bump the grade slightly.
Notable Features
Inferno tie-in; iconic graveyard cover featuring zombie Spider-Man, Gwen Stacy, and Ned Leeds; classic Sal Buscema art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s copper-age printing. Correct $1.00 US price point, Direct Edition barcode layout, and age-appropriate paper oxidation on page edges.