The Amazing Spider-Man ##215
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
George Pérez
Publication Date
April 1981
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title: 'By My Victory Shall No One Live!' Features a team-up between Spider-Man and Namor the Sub-Mariner as they battle the Frightful Four (Wizard, Trapster, Sandman, and Llyra). Key conflict involves the Frightful Four capturing Namor and Spider-Man.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; minor surface wear and edge chipping along the top; slight foxing/yellowing evident in white areas; several non-color breaking creases on the right side of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $8 - $15 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade (6.0 - 7.5) have sold for $10 - $18. CGC 9.8 copies have sold for $250 - $300.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. In its current 6.0 condition, the cost of grading, shipping, and fees would exceed the market value of the slabbed book. Better to keep as a raw reader or collector copy.
Notable Features
Features the Frightful Four. Newsstand edition confirmed by the UPC barcode in the bottom left corner. Notable George Perez cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 newsstand copy. Paper stock shows correct age-appropriate oxidation (off-white pages). Ink density and dot matrix patterns match standard Bronze Age printing processes.