The Amazing Spider-Man Super Special (Planet of the Symbiotes Part 1) ##1
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Super Special: Planet of the Symbiotes
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Dave Hoover
Cover Artist
Joe St. Pierre
Publication Date
June 1995
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition (Red foil logo / Holo-blast cover enhancements)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 5-part 'Planet of the Symbiotes' crossover event. Spider-Man and Venom (Eddie Brock) team up to stop an invasion of Earth by an army of symbiotes. This issue deals with Eddie Brock rejecting his symbiote, which leads to it emitting a sonic psychic scream that attracts other symbiote ships to Earth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress/color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom left corner. Slight edge wear/white showing on the top edge. The black areas of the cover show some light scuffing/rubbing typical of 90s gloss covers. Center stapling appears secure but shows minor stress points.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Ungraded): $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $150.00 - $200.00 | Estimated as-is (7.5-8.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $175. Mid-grade raw copies typically sell in the $15 range as part of the complete 5-part set or individually.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The spine ticks and corner wear likely cap the grade at an 8.0 or lower. The cost of grading would exceed the market value of the book. Only recommended if it were a 9.6 or higher candidate.
Notable Features
Red foil title treatment; Direct Edition UPC; Includes venomous-themed pin-ups; Key symbiote-lore storyline that ran through the 1995 Spider-Man Super Specials.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel 1990s production. Features characteristic thick cardstock cover with foil logo and glossy finish. UPC barcode is consistent with mid-90s Marvel Direct Edition formatting.