The Amazing Spider-Man ##374
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
February 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Venom kidnaps Peter Parker's parents (Richard and Mary Parker, who were later revealed to be LMDs/imposters). Spider-Man must hunt down Eddie Brock to save them. Part of a notable storyline leading up to the Maximum Carnage event.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom right; minor surface wear visible on the white backgrounds; light edge wear along the top right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $150
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $18 - $22. High-grade 9.8 copies routinely reach over $130 due to Venom's popularity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes a professional press/clean would result in a 9.6 or higher. In current 7.5 condition, the cost of grading exceeds the market value.
Notable Features
30th Anniversary Spider-Man logo in UPC box; early Venom cover appearance by Mark Bagley; features Richard and Mary Parker; direct edition with Spider-Man icon in place of barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s newsprint interior with glossy cover stock; printing registration on the 30th Anniversary logo is consistent with legitimate Marvel production of the era.