The Amazing Spider-Man ##333
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Erik Larsen
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen
Publication Date
June 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of the 'Sub-City' storyline. Spider-Man battles Styx and Stone while Venom hunts him down in the sewers and subterranean levels of New York.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, and light surface wear visible on the glossy cover. Overall clean with vibrant colors and intact staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $25 to $30 range on online marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth professional grading unless part of a larger submission batch, as the raw value is relatively modest. A pressing might bump it up a bit, but grading fees would likely outweigh the value increase.
Notable Features
Classic early 90s Erik Larsen cover and art featuring Venom, Styx and Stone, and Spider-Man. Direct edition with Marvel box logo.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990 Marvel direct edition print characteristics, including correct paper stock, staple placement, and color separation consistent with authentic issues.