SPIDER-MAN: MEALS TO ASTONISH ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man: Meals to Astonish
Writer
Steve Orlando
Interior Artist
Miguel Mercado
Cover Artist
Ken Niimura
Publication Date
March 2024
Cover Variant
Regular cover (A Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special promotional one-shot created in collaboration with World Central Kitchen. Spider-Man teams up with Chef José Andrés to provide meals in New York City while facing off against Electro. Also features appearances by Jeff the Land Shark and Chef Paul Carmichael.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners and high gloss. Minor softening at the bottom left corner near the barcode area and very slight shelf wear visible on top edge. Spine appears tight with no visible color-breaking stress ticks in the low-resolution image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $2.99 and $5.99 plus shipping. Graded copies are not frequently traded due to high supply and niche appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value of a raw copy, and it is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
Charity/Benefit comic featuring real-world Chef José Andrés and the World Central Kitchen organization. Homage title to 'Tales to Astonish'.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the barcode and writer/artist credits. Digital photo shows authentic modern Marvel trade dress and glossy finish typical of 2024 releases.