Spider-Man [UPC Gold Edition] #1 (1990) — Comic Book Value

Spider Man

What Spider-Man [UPC Gold Edition] #1 (1990) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Spider-Man [UPC Gold Edition] #1 (1990) value — Ungraded $572 · Grade 8.0 $543. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Spider Man
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New
$1,625
13 listings asking
Used
$50
3 listings asking
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Value by grade
$572
Ungraded
+-5%
$543
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.0× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Spider-Man #1, grab the Regular for $30. The premium versions like UPC Gold Edition ($650) or Platinum Edition ($625) offer significant collector appeal through special editions and packaging. If you want a piece of history without the top-tier cost, the NYCC Crain Virgin ($200) is a good step up. Casual collectors should save, while serious investors should consider the higher-priced editions.

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Item details

Series
Spider Man
Publisher
Marvel Comics
Issue
#1
Key issue
No
Release date
January 2, 1990

Spider-Man UPC [Gold Edition] #1 (1990) comic value

An ungraded copy of Spider-Man [UPC Gold Edition] #1 (1990) averages around $572. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $543.

What drives the price

Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$572eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$543eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$35 / $100 / $40,00020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $35.00–$39,999.99 (median $100.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the current resale value for an ungraded copy of Spider-Man #1 (1990)?
The current resale value for an ungraded copy is $650.
How does the value change if the comic is graded?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Spider-Man #1 (1990) is valued at $545.
Is this a rare item based on the pricing?
Yes, the established pricing indicates this Spider-Man series item holds significant collectible value.

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