The Amazing Spider-Man ##288
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Glynis Wein and Alan Kupperberg
Publication Date
May 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part five and the conclusion of the 'Gang War' storyline. Spider-Man, wearing his black costume, joins forces with Daredevil, the Falcon, and the Black Cat to take down the Kingpin's criminal empire once and for all as the epic war concludes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top and bottom staples, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and mild overall surface wear consistent with age, but no major tears, heavy creases, or color breaks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $50 - $80.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for mid-to-high grade copies of The Amazing Spider-Man #288 generally range between $20 and $50 depending on exact grading and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Unless part of a larger run submission, grading fees may outweigh the value increase for a CGC 9.0 copy of this issue. A professional press might bump it to a 9.2 or 9.4, but raw preservation in its current bag and board is generally recommended unless targeting a complete set registry.
Notable Features
Conclusion of the famous 1980s 'Gang War' storyline featuring the Kingpin, Spider-Man in the black alien costume, Daredevil, Black Cat, and the Falcon.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard newsstand barcode box in the lower left, correct Marvel publication markings, appropriate paper stock for 1987, and standard color registration for the era with no obvious signs of counterfeiting.