The Amazing Spider-Man ##403
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
July 1995
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Trial of Peter Parker' storyline. Peter Parker is on trial for a murder committed by Kaine (his clone). Features appearances by Ben Reilly (The Scarlet Spider), Cardiac, and Mary Jane Watson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; slight blunting on the upper left and lower left corners; minor edge wear on the right side; overall gloss remains high with good color registration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80; Graded (CGC 8.0): $20 - $30
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for $5 to $10 on secondary markets. High-grade 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $75 in recent auction data.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes it is a 9.8 candidate after a press. At the current estimated grade of 8.0, the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features Carnage on the cover. Key issue in the 1990s 'Clone Saga'. Iconic 90s artwork by Mark Bagley. Distinguishable as a Direct Edition by the barcode format.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy cover stock and newsprint-style interior pages. Barcode and price box alignments are consistent with Marvel's mid-90s production standards.