The Amazing Spider-Man ##292
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
September 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man travels to Pittsburgh to escape the relentless hunting of Alistair Smythe's new Spider-Slayer, leading to a tense showdown near the city's bridges.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, price sticker on upper right cover, light foxing or tanning around the white borders.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 8.0): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue range between $5 and $10 depending on exact condition and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading cost unless part of a lot or personal collection, as raw value is low and grading fees would exceed potential value increases.
Notable Features
Features the ongoing conflict with Alistair Smythe and the Spider-Slayers, complete with the 1987 'Year of the Reader' box symbol in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsstand edition paper stock, colors and printing registration appear consistent with authentic period production.