Amazing Spider-Man Presents: American Son ##2
Marvel Comics • Amazing Spider-Man Presents: American Son Vol. 1
Writer
Brian Reed
Interior Artist
Phil Briones
Cover Artist
Paolo Rivera
Publication Date
August 2009
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 4-part 'American Son' tie-in to the Dark Reign storyline. Features Norman Osborn, his son Harry Osborn (taking on the American Son armor), and Spider-Man dealing with the fallout of the Dark Avengers era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress along the left edge with a couple of minor ticks, slight corner blunting at the top left corner, otherwise flat and clean cover with glossy finish and good color fidelity.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00, Graded (9.0/9.2): $20.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold on secondary markets like eBay in the $3 to $5 range depending on shipping costs.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading for value alone, as the grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of a 9.0/9.2 copy. Best kept as a raw collectible unless part of a complete graded run.
Notable Features
Part of a 4-part limited series spinning out of the main Amazing Spider-Man title during the Dark Reign event. Direct edition with barcode box indicating issue 00211.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Marvel modern glossy cardstock cover, proper barcode, and standard coloring matching known first printing issues.