The Amazing Spider-Man ##162
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Ross Andru
Cover Artist
Ross Andru
Publication Date
November 1976
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man and Nightcrawler (X-Men) team up against Jigsaw, while The Punisher also arrives on the scene. This issue features a battle on the Roosevelt Island Tramway in New York City. First appearance of Jigsaw (Billy Russo) in Spider-Man continuity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Multiple spine ticks and stresses, visible corner blunting especially on the top left and bottom right corners, yellowing/tanning of the white paper edges, visible surface wear on the cover, minor creasing near the bottom right edge.
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $25 (Raw) / $60 - $80 (Graded at 4.0)
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $20 to $45 depending on specific buyer demand. Graded 9.0+ copies command much higher premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this level of wear. The cost of grading would likely exceed the immediate market value gain. Better kept as a raw reader copy or a budget key collector piece.
Notable Features
First appearance of Jigsaw. Iconic bronze-age team-up cover featuring Nightcrawler and The Punisher. Newsstand edition with barcode.
Authentication Notes
Appearance of paper stock and ink saturation is consistent with 1970s Marvel Bronze Age manufacturing. Staple placement appears original.