THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SOUL OF THE HUNTER ##1 (Graphic Novel)
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man: Soul of the Hunter
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod
Cover Artist
Mike Zeck
Publication Date
August 1992
Cover Variant
Regular (Prestige Format)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A spiritual sequel to the 'Kraven's Last Hunt' storyline. Spider-Man confronts the ghost of Sergei Kravinoff (Kraven the Hunter) and must help the soul of his former enemy find peace while grappling with his own trauma regarding Kraven's suicide.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The cover appears very flat with exceptional gloss. There is very minor blunting on the bottom-left corner and a tiny bit of white showing on the top-left spine corner. Spine integrity looks strong with no visible color-breaking stress marks in the low-resolution image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00; Graded (9.8): $120.00 - $160.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in high grade recently sold for $25.00 on eBay (October 2023). CGC 9.8 copies have fluctuated between $130 and $175 over the last year.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 or higher. For a copy that appears to be a 9.4/9.6, the cost of grading may exceed the value added. A professional press could potentially bring it to a 9.6 or 9.8.
Notable Features
Prestige format (square bound). Features the same creative team as the original 'Kraven's Last Hunt' masterpiece. Key continuation of the Kraven/Spider-Man mythos.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1992 Marvel Graphic Novel. Features the era-appropriate Marvel Comics logo without a barcode on the front (Standard for this prestige release). Glossy cardstock cover is consistent with production standards of the time.