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Cover: John Byrne & Joe Rubinstein

Marvel Tales #204

Oct 1987 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.40 GBP
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In "The Measure of a Man!", Peter and Mary Jane stumble upon Man-Thing displayed as a sideshow attraction in a circus, sparking a mission that takes them deep into the Florida swamp. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Byrne, this 1987 tale sees Spider-Man return the creature to its natural home, where it soon moves with quiet resolve toward a house where d'Spayre holds an ancient sorcerer and his young apprentice. The cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein captures the eerie, swamp-bound tension of the story, while the dynamic art and grounded narrative deliver a standout moment in the Spider-Man mythos.

Contains 2 stories
The Measure of a Man!
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Man-ThingMary Jane WatsonAmos JardineNina (a pilot)Dakimh The EnchanterJennifer KaleD'Spayre (first appearance, villain)

In "The Measure of a Man!" from Marvel Tales #204, Peter and Mary Jane stumble upon Man-Thing on display in a traveling circus, sparking a mission that takes them deep into the Florida swamp. When Spider-Man returns the creature to its natural home, Man-Thing awakens with a new resolve—leading them toward a hidden house where d'Spayre holds an old sorcerer and his young apprentice. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, blending eerie atmosphere and unexpected camaraderie as the two heroes face a dark threat.

Unlucky Bucks or the Illegal Eagle Part 4
5 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Superhero
Spider-Ham [Peter Porker]

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VF) $4
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $68*
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $31*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $30*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist John Byrne
colorist Andy Yanchus
cover pencils John Byrne
cover inks Joe Rubinstein

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Team-Up #68 (1978)

Reprinted in Essential Marvel Team-Up #3 (2009), Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham: The Complete Collection #2 (2022), Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up #7 (2023)

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