MARVEL TALES STARRING SPIDER-MAN ##220
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Ed Hannigan
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz
Publication Date
February 1989
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of Spectacular Spider-Man #64. It features Spider-Man teaming up with Cloak, Dagger, and The Punisher to take down a drug-running operation. This era of Marvel Tales was popular for reprinting key Bronze Age stories for a newer generation of readers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine / Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight softening of the upper and lower right corners. Cover gloss appears high and colors are vibrant. No significant color-breaking creases or major staining visible from the image provided.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition consistently sell between $5 and $12 USD. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally reach $75 depending on auction timing.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading. While the condition is high, the cost of grading and shipping exceeds the current market value of a mid-to-high grade copy of this reprint issue. Pressing would improve the spine, but it remains a low-value collectible.
Notable Features
Features Punisher, Cloak, and Dagger on the cover. Direct Edition with a standard UPC barcode. Art style is indicative of the late 1980s Marvel aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The paper aging (off-white visible at the edges), standard late 80s ink density, and the presence of the 75-cent price point are consistent with genuine copies from 1989.