The Amazing Spider-Man ##295
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Ann Nocenti
Interior Artist
Cindy Martin
Cover Artist
Ken Steacy
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Life in the Mad Dog Ward' storyline. Spider-Man is trapped in a psychiatric ward against his will. Key characters include Mary Jane Watson and Captain Jean DeWolff (re-animated or hallucination themes). This is a darker, psychological era of the series following Kraven's Last Hunt.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress (spine ticks) on the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right corner. Light surface wear on the black ink of the cover, which is common for this issue. Shelf wear visible along the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.0+): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $12-$18. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently reached $150+.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless the comic is in pristine (9.8+) condition, as the cost of grading often exceeds the value of the book in mid-to-high grades. This copy shows enough spine wear to likely keep it under a 9.0.
Notable Features
Features the iconic black suit (symbiote look, though actually cloth at this point). Direct Edition with UPC barcode in the bottom left. Part of a notable 3-part crossover spanning Web of Spider-Man #33, Amazing Spider-Man #295, and Spectacular Spider-Man #133.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the paper aging, the specific gloss level of the era's Marvel stock, and correct registration of the 75 cent price box and UPC code. No signs of restoration are visible from the exterior image.