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Spider-Man #1 CGC 9.0 UPC Gold Edition 1990 Todd McFarlane

Spider-Man #1 CGC 9.0 UPC Gold Edition 1990 Todd McFarlane auction from Sparkle City Comics

Last bid before close: $517.00

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Auction ends: Mon, Nov 2 2026 2:17 am

Seller: sparklecitycomics

Item description from the seller

Spider-Man #1 CGC 9.0 UPC Gold Edition 1990 Todd McFarlane
SPIDER-MAN #1 – UPC GOLD EDITION – CGC 9.0 WHITE PAGES – 1990

Offered for sale is Spider-Man #1, published by Marvel Comics in August 1990, featuring the iconic artwork of Todd McFarlane.

This is the collectible UPC Gold Edition, featuring the gold-web cover design and barcode on the front cover. CGC identifies this edition as the second printing.

Todd McFarlane wrote and illustrated this landmark issue, which launched Spider-Man’s new solo series and introduced the five-part “Torment” storyline.

COMIC DETAILS

Title: Spider-Man

Issue: #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: August 1990

Edition: UPC Gold Edition

Printing: Second Printing (as identified by CGC)

Writer and Artist: Todd McFarlane

Cover Artist: Todd McFarlane

Storyline: Torment, Part One of Five

CGC Grade: 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint

Page Quality: White Pages

CGC Certification Number: 4780249002

COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS

– Collectible UPC Gold Edition with front-cover barcode.

– Gold-web Todd McFarlane cover artwork.

– Second printing as designated on the CGC label.

– First issue of the 1990 Spider-Man solo series.

– Beginning of the “Torment” storyline.

– Lizard appearance.

– Professionally graded CGC 9.0 with White Pages.

CONDITION & CERTIFICATION

CGC Universal Grade: 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint

Page Quality: White Pages

Certification Number: 4780249002

Professionally graded and encapsulated by Certified Guaranty Company.

The exact CGC-certified comic pictured is the item you will receive.

Photos are part of the description. Please review all images carefully before purchasing.

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