The Amazing Spider-Man ##290
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
July 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Peter Parker asks Mary Jane Watson the big question: will she marry him? This issue leads directly into the iconic proposal issue #292.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress, price sticker on upper right corner of the plastic bag or cover, slight corner blunting, minimal surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in VF/NM condition have sold consistently in the $15 to $30 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading fees for a CGC 9.0 unless part of a complete run or pre-wedding key run, as the grading cost would exceed the value increase.
Notable Features
Directly precedes the famous Spider-Man proposal storyline leading to Peter and Mary Jane's wedding in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21. Features a newsstand barcode.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsstand paper stock, correct barcode box layout, and classic Marvel corner box indicia indicate standard authentic printing.