The Amazing Spider-Man ##359
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
February 1992
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Double Trouble' storyline. Features Spider-Man (Peter Parker) facing off against Cardiac. Also features appearances by Silver Sable and the Wild Pack. Key character subplot involving the return of the Jackal (in later issues) is seeded during this era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress (ticks) visible along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight surface scuffing on the polybag/mylar obscuring some detail, but the cover colors remain vibrant. No significant color-breaking creases visible on the face of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.0-9.4): $40 - $60; Graded (9.8): $120+.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $10 to $15. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $130 range.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not worth professional grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This copy appears to be in the 9.0 range due to visible spine stress, making the cost of grading higher than the potential value increase. A 'Press and Clean' might improve the grade slightly but is unlikely to reach the 9.8 threshold.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man head in the UPC box). Early Mark Bagley art on The Amazing Spider-Man, which is highly collected for its iconic style. Carnage's first full appearance occurs adjacent to this era (Issue #361), increasing interest in surrounding issues.
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits standard '90s Marvel print quality. The Ben-Day dots are consistent with period lithography, and the glossy cover stock and staple placement appear consistent with authentic Marvel production from 1992.