Marvel Tales ##249
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Ross Andru
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
May 1991
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #141. The story features Spider-Man and Namor the Sub-Mariner as they face off against the villainous Doctor Dorcas. This issue also provides an explanation of how Spider-Man's 'Spider-Sense' works.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress/ticks, slight blunting on the upper-right and lower-right corners, possible minor surface wear on the cover gloss, and moderate aging consistent with 1990s newsprint comics.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded 9.8: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $4.00 to $6.00 plus shipping on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies remain low in volume with rare sales under $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees ($25+) outweighs the market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9 candidate. This copy appears to be in the 7.5-8.5 range.
Notable Features
Reprint series; Newsstand edition identified by the barcode in the lower-left corner; Features classic '60s/'70s style cover art; Key character appearances by Namor and Doctor Dorcas.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel newsstand publication from the early 1990s. Correct 1.00 USD cover price for the era. Standard newsprint interior pages with semi-gloss cover stock. No signs of reproduction or tampering visible.