MARVEL TALES #13
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
March 1968
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (25 cent giant) Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint anthology featuring the story 'The End of Spider-Man!' (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #18), where Spider-Man faces the Sandman. Includes backup stories featuring Thor, Giant-Man, and a special feature on Marvel Boy from the 1950s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks; moderate corner blunting on top-right and bottom-right; light surface scuffing and minor creasing on the right edge; general edge wear consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $12 and $30. Higher grades (VF or better) command a significant premium ($100+).
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading in this condition. The grading fees would likely exceed the market value of a 4.0 copy. Keep raw in a Mylar bag with board.
Notable Features
Silver Age reprint title; contains Steve Ditko Spider-Man art; first 'Marvel Tales' appearance of Marvel Boy (1950s version); giant-size 25 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1968 printing. Displays correct typography for the 'Marvel Comics Group' corner box and price/date stamp. Paper aging (tanning) is consistent with 1960s newsprint stock.