The Amazing Spider-Man: Hit and Run! ##3
Marvel Comics / UNICEF / American Gas Association • The Amazing Spider-Man: Hit and Run! (Custom Promotional Comic)
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Regular (Promotional Giveaway Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic created in partnership with UNICEF and the American Gas Association. Spider-Man and Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider) team up to teach a young boy bicycle safety after he is involved in a hit-and-run accident. Feature appearance by Ghost Rider.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0 - 7.5)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Slight softening of the upper and lower right corners. Some visible surface rubbing/scuffing on the cover gloss. The book appears mostly flat but shows age-appropriate shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $8 and $12 on platforms like eBay. Higher graded CGC copies fluctuate based on demand for Ghost Rider cross-overs.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector has a personal attachment. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
This is a giveaway/promotional comic often distributed through schools and community centers. It features a prominent team-up with Ghost Rider and focus on bicycle safety. It is a 'Direct-style' cover with no UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1992 promotional comic. Paper stock is standard newsprint with a slightly glossier cover common for Marvel promotional issues of this era. Print quality and registration are consistent with Marvel's early 90s output.