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SPIDER-MAN #4 (1990)
Todd McFarlane Story, Cover & Interior Art | CGC 9.0 | Marvel Comics
CGC CERTIFICATION #4647612014
The Comic Yard presents Spider-Man #4, published by Marvel Comics in November 1990, featuring story, cover artwork, and interior illustrations by Todd McFarlane.
This issue continues McFarlane\'s memorable Torment storyline, one of the defining early story arcs of his groundbreaking solo Spider-Man series.
Featuring Spider-Man locked in a brutal confrontation with the Lizard, the cover captures the exaggerated anatomy, intricate linework, and dynamic action that helped establish McFarlane\'s signature visual style.
Professionally graded CGC 9.0 Universal Grade, this copy is an appealing collectible from an important period in Spider-Man publishing history.
COMIC BOOK DETAILS
Title: Spider-Man
Issue: #4
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: November 1990
Cover Price: $1.75
Storyline: Torment, Part Four of Five
Story Title: The Death of the Arachnight?!
Writer: Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist: Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist: Todd McFarlane
Featured Characters: Spider-Man, Lizard, and Calypso
CGC CERTIFICATION & CONDITION
CGC CERTIFICATION NUMBER: 4647612014
Certified Grade: CGC 9.0
Label Category: Universal Grade (Blue Label)
Publication Date: November 1990
Date Graded: October 9, 2025
CGC Art Comments: Todd McFarlane story, cover & art
CGC Key Comments: Lizard & Calypso appearance
Official CGC Grader Notes:
This comic has been professionally graded and encapsulated by Certified Guaranty Company.
Collectors may independently verify the certification number through CGC\'s official certification database.
COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS
Todd McFarlane\'s Spider-Man
In 1990, Todd McFarlane launched a new ongoing Spider-Man series for Marvel Comics, taking on both writing and artistic duties.
The series became closely associated with McFarlane\'s distinctive depiction of Spider-Man, including exaggerated poses, intricate webbing, and detailed, energetic compositions.
Torment — Part Four of Five
This issue continues the five-part Torment storyline, featuring a confrontation between Spider-Man and the Lizard.
The story combines supernatural elements with intense action, establishing a darker atmosphere than many traditional Spider-Man adventures of the period.
Classic McFarlane Cover Artwork
The cover features Spider-Man surrounded by debris, with the Lizard attacking from behind.
McFarlane\'s dense detailing, expressive figures, and dramatic composition make this an excellent representation of his early-1990s Marvel work.
CGC 9.0 Universal Grade
A professionally certified copy of a 1990 Marvel comic, preserved in its CGC holder with the assigned grade and certification number displayed on the label.
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The book remains encapsulated in its CGC holder.
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The official CGC grader notes are disclosed above for transparency.
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