Spider-Man #30
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (Adjectiveless)
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man 30th Anniversary Logo in UPC Box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the 'Return to the Mad Dog Ward' storyline. Spider-Man battles high-tech mercenaries in a psychiatric hospital setting. Features Peter Parker/Spider-Man and characters like Mad Dog and Brainstorm.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible against the black border on the left side. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Surfaces appear glossy, but standard age-related shelf wear is present. No significant color breaks or structural tears are visible from the photo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.8): $60 - $85.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall between $3 and $10 plus shipping. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $70-90 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection or if it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidates. The cost of grading (approx $30-40) currently exceeds the raw market value and matches the sale price of mid-to-high grade slabs.
Notable Features
Features the Spider-Man 30th Anniversary (1962-1992) hologram-style logo in the UPC corner box. Part of the 'Adjectiveless' Spider-Man series launched by Todd McFarlane.
Authentication Notes
Genuine direct edition copy. Features the era-appropriate $1.75 US / $2.15 CAN price point. Paper quality appears consistent with the glossy stock used by Marvel in the early 1990s.