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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 4/87 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-011724
THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #89
Copper Age Spider-Man team-up issue, direct edition
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | April 1987 | Copper | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-011724 | ~9.0 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and vibrant color with sharp corners and no visible creases or spine stress lines. Edges appear clean with no chipping, and the image is well-centered with no noticeable color breaks. Book is currently housed in a protective sleeve with a backing board, which has preserved it well; interior pages and back cover were not assessed. Minor handling wear cannot be ruled out due to glare and sleeve reflection.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $6 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $130 |
// Archive commentary
The Spectacular Spider-Man #89 is a mid-1980s Copper Age issue from Marvel's long-running Spider-Man spin-off title, part of an era when the character's supporting titles produced a steady stream of standalone adventures rather than landmark storylines. The issue carries no recognized first appearance, origin story, or notable creative milestone that has drawn sustained attention from price guides or key-issue trackers, placing it firmly among the title's mid-run output rather than its notable chapters.
Market data reflects that positioning: certified sales cluster tightly around modest values even at the top of the grading scale, with the CGC 9.8 fair market value sitting well below what recognized key issues from the same era command. A relatively large census population confirms this was a well-preserved, high-print-run book, with demand driven primarily by Spider-Man completists and readers assembling full runs of the Spectacular title rather than by speculative or crossover interest.
This is a book that trades as a run-filler rather than a standalone investment vehicle. Raw copies in low and mid grades move steadily but cheaply among Spider-Man collectors rounding out long boxes, while the 9.8 slab appeals to condition-census chasers and title completists seeking top-of-the-grade copies rather than key-issue speculators. Expect gradual, unremarkable appreciation tied to the broader Spider-Man collecting market rather than any independent demand driver.
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