The Amazing Spider-Man ##5
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man: Dead Ball (Montreal Expos Promotional Giveaway Edition)
Writer
Stan Lee (or Gerry Conway/Editorially assigned for promos)
Interior Artist
Erik Larsen
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen (with Morgan)
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Montreal Expos Promotional Giveaway (French-Canadian Price Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic featuring Spider-Man and the Green Goblin. Spider-Man teams up with the Montreal Expos to teach children about the dangers of drugs and the value of sports. It features Montreal Expos players and local landmarks.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting of the top right corner. The cover gloss appears well-maintained through the bag, but the bottom left corner shows minor wear. Minimal color breaks noted.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $150.
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $10 and $25 on eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $125 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 or higher. The cost of grading usually exceeds the raw market value for this specific promotional issue.
Notable Features
Features the Montreal Expos logo; part of a series of promotional giveaways in the early 90s; Erik Larsen cover art; contains unique drug-awareness storyline not found in the main series.
Authentication Notes
The logo, paper quality (typical for early 90s newsprint/glossy mix), and the specific Montreal Expos callout confirm this as an authentic giveaway from the 1992 stadium promotion.