MARVEL TALES STARRING: SPIDER-MAN ##29
Marvel Comics Group • Marvel Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr.
Publication Date
January 1971
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of the seminal 'Amazing Spider-Man #39'. It features the classic storyline where the Green Goblin discovers Spider-Man's secret identity and kidnaps Peter Parker. This is one of the most famous confrontations in Marvel history.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Heavy spine stress and multiple color-breaking creases along the spine; significant corner blunting; red circular price sticker ('$1.00 Poop') on top right; edge wear and minor chipping; surface scuffing and overall aging/yellowing typical of newsprint; slight cover misalignment.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (CGC 3.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade range have sold for between $12 and $18 on platforms like eBay. Higher grade NM copies (9.0+) can fetch over $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$50) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great 'reader' copy for a collector.
Notable Features
Reprints the iconic cover and story from Amazing Spider-Man #39. Features the 'Double Feature Special' branding. Note the absence of a barcode as this was a 1971 newsstand/direct market era release before UPC codes became standard.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1971 Bronze Age issue. No signs of restoration visible; staples appear original but show minor oxidation. Paper stock is standard 1970s newsprint with expected tanning.