Approximate
Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 5/86 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-011796
PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #114
A routine mid-1980s Spider-Man issue from the newsstand era, no first appearances or major event involved
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | May 1986 | Copper | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-011796 | ~9.0 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and sharp corners with no visible creasing or spine stress; the UPC barcode confirms newsstand edition. Minor edge wear is not evident at this resolution, and colors appear vibrant without fading. The book is protected in a plastic sleeve, which limits full assessment of surface sheen and tiny handling marks. Interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $45 |
// Archive commentary
Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #114 is a standard mid-1980s entry in Marvel's secondary Spider-Man title, scripted by Len Kaminski with art by Joe Brozowski and Keith Williams and a cover by Keith Pollard. Spider-Man is the sole significant character, and the issue carries no first appearance, origin, or landmark creative milestone; it reflects the workmanlike, high-volume Spider-Man output of the Copper Age newsstand period.
Market data for this issue is extremely thin, with only a single certified sale each recorded at 8.0 and 9.6, both in the $25-$30 range. This pattern is consistent with a book that sees negligible collector demand outside of Spider-Man completists and back-issue bin browsers filling out a run. There is no evidence of speculative interest, variant premiums, or notable creator-driven demand attached to this issue.
This title trades as a bulk-tier or filler book across most grades, with raw copies commonly found for a few dollars and even high-grade certified examples commanding only modest sums. Buyers are typically series or character completists rather than investors, and the book is best positioned in inventory as an affordable, easy-turnover addition to Spider-Man collections rather than a focal piece.
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