Spider-Woman ##13
Marvel Comics • Spider-Woman Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino & Al Gordon
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino
Publication Date
April 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) faces off against the Shroud. A subplot focuses on Jerry Hunt, an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., on a secret mission. Guest appearance by The Shroud.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy spine roll and numerous spine stress ticks. Rounded/blunted corners. Significant color-breaking creases on the left-hand side and bottom right. Visible edge wear and surface scuffing especially on the black ink areas of the Shroud's cape.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (4.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
The UK 12p variant typically tracks similarly to US cents copies, with high-grade specimens (9.0+) fetching a premium. Lower grade copies like this one frequently sell in dollar bins or bulk lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping would exceed the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
12p UK Price Variant (intended for British market during simultaneous US/UK distribution). Early appearance of The Shroud. Features a 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner specific to UK imports of the era.
Authentication Notes
The 12p price stamp and the barcode/UPC placement are consistent with late 1970s Marvel UK distribution. Print quality and paper aging appear consistent with original Bronge Age newsprint stock.