Spider-Man #13 1991 Newsstand Todd McFarlane Black Suit Morbius Marvel Comics

One of the memorable issues from Todd McFarlane's celebrated solo Spider-Man series, Spider-Man #13 was published by Marvel Comics in August 1991 and features McFarlane's unmistakable writing and artwork.

This issue begins “Sub-City, Part One of Two,” sending Peter Parker beneath New York City to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances. Spider-Man returns to his classic black costume for the investigation and eventually encounters Morbius the Living Vampire. Importantly, this is the cloth black costume rather than the alien symbiote. Comics Price Guide

Todd McFarlane handled the story and artwork, and the dramatic cover is an homage to the composition of Spider-Man #1, another of McFarlane's best-known Spider-Man covers. The issue has become a popular Copper Age collectible thanks to the black-suit imagery, Morbius appearance and McFarlane artwork. Grand Comics Database

This particular copy is the newsstand edition, identifiable by the UPC barcode in the lower-left corner rather than the artwork typically found in that space on direct-market copies. The newsstand version is separately cataloged by collector databases and can command a premium when found in attractive condition. Comics.org

Details

• Title: Spider-Man
• Issue: #13
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Cover Date: August 1991
• Edition: Newsstand
• Story: “Sub-City, Part One of Two”
• Writer: Todd McFarlane
• Artist: Todd McFarlane
• Cover Artist: Todd McFarlane
• Notable Appearance: Morbius
• Features Spider-Man's black costume
• Cover Price: $1.75

Condition: This comic presents nicely in the supplied photograph with no major front-cover defects immediately apparent. Because comic grading is highly condition-sensitive, please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the item you will receive. Comic is sold ungraded and stored bagged and boarded.