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• Title & Listing Details:
The Spectacular Spider-Man #142 (September 1988, Marvel Comics) — Copper Age classic featuring Spider-Man's explosive final showdown with **Tombstone**! Written by Gerry Conway with art and cover by Sal Buscema. Scarce **Newsstand Edition** with direct square box variant features.
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• Condition / Grade:
The Spectacular Spider-Man #142: NM (9.4) — Near-mint high-grade copy featuring brilliant cover gloss, razor-sharp corners, flat clean cover, virtually no handling wear, and crisp white-to-off-white pages. Newsstand variant.
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• Key Significance & Storylines:
A pivotal Copper Age milestone featuring the ultimate clash between Spider-Man and the menacing Tombstone ("At last! Spidey's final showdown with Tombstone!"). A crucial issue for completing the Gerry Conway/Sal Buscema run.
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• Character Appearances:
Spider-Man, Tombstone.
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• Format & Genre:
Copper Age Marvel superhero comic book single issue, U.S. $1.00 newsstand edition.
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• Condition Disclaimer:
Raw, uncertified vintage comic book. Please review all high-resolution photos to determine exact grade. Stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
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• Shipping & Handling:
Bagged and boarded with archival backing board, securely protected between rigid cardboard ("sandwich method"), bubble wrapped, packed in a sturdy box with FRAGILE tape, and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking and insurance.

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