The Amazing Spider-Man: Double Trouble! ##2
Marvel Comics / American Cancer Society • The Amazing Spider-Man: Double Trouble! (Custom Promotional Comic)
Writer
Terry LaBan
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
1990
Cover Variant
Custom Promotional Comic (No Barcode / Education Issue)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional educational comic produced in partnership with the American Cancer Society. Spider-Man battles villains while educating children about the dangers of smoking and drug use. Features Peter Parker and various supporting characters in a PSA-style narrative.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; color-breaking horizontal crease across the spine halfway down; significant corner blunting and minor paper loss at the bottom left corner; edge wear along the bottom; some surface scuffing and minor soiling on the white areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $8; Graded 9.8: $60 - $100 (Note: Low market demand for this specific educational promotional issue)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $1 and $5 on eBay; high-grade copies (9.6+) occasionally reach $20-$30 raw but are rarely graded due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning and pressing would not significantly raise the value enough to justify the expense.
Notable Features
Promotional giveaway; lacks a UPC barcode; includes the American Cancer Society logo in the corner box; classic 90s educational 'Special Edition' format.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990 print. Paper stock is standard for the era (matte/uncoated interior with semi-gloss cover). Staple placement is correct for Marvel promotional books of this period.