Description:
Up for sale is a CGC 9.8 NM/MT graded copy of Spider-Man 2099 #1 (1992, Marvel Comics) — the Newsstand Edition, first print.
Why this book matters:
This is the first appearance of Miguel O’Hara, the Spider-Man of the year 2099 — one of Marvel’s most beloved legacy characters and a cornerstone of the Spider-Verse mythology. Miguel has appeared in animated series, video games, and most recently was a central character in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse voiced by Oscar Isaac, introducing him to an entirely new generation of fans.
Why the Newsstand matters:
The Newsstand Edition is the scarcer of the two printings. Direct Edition copies were sold exclusively through comic shops on a non-returnable basis and were well-preserved by collectors from day one. Newsstand copies were sold on newsstands and spinner racks — handled more, returned more, and far fewer survive in high grade. A CGC 9.8 Newsstand is genuinely difficult to find and commands a meaningful premium over the Direct Edition at the same grade.
Key highlights:
∙ First appearance of Miguel O’Hara / Spider-Man 2099
∙ Newsstand Edition — scarcer than Direct at high grade
∙ Featured prominently in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
∙ Spider-Verse film trilogy ongoing — Beyond the Spider-Verse still upcoming
∙ Written by Peter David, art by Rick Leonardi
∙ CGC 9.8 — highest obtainable grade
Grade: CGC 9.8 NM/MT
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Year: 1992
Edition: Newsstand
Key: First appearance Spider-Man 2099 / Miguel O’Hara