Spider-Man ##42
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1 (The McFarlane/Larsen series)
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Regular Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the 'Storm Warnings' storyline. Guest starring Iron Fist. This issue features Spider-Man and Iron Fist fighting against the introduction of a new villainous cyborg character named Platoon.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and minor surface wear on the black ink of the spine/logo area. Center edges show minor white chipping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $2.00 and $10.00 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies sell sporadically around the $50 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees + shipping) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
First appearance of Platoon (The One-Man Killing Machine). Guest stars Iron Fist. Direct Edition with UPC barcode and 'Direct Edition' text.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1990s Marvel gloss paper stock; correct 1994 pricing ($1.75 US); standard staple placement and period-accurate color saturation.