The Amazing Spider-Man ##53
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6
Writer
Zeb Wells
Interior Artist
Ed McGuinness
Cover Artist
Ed McGuinness
Publication Date
July 2024
Cover Variant
Target Variant (Retailer Exclusive)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Death Spiral' storyline and the larger 'Spider-Man Before Dying' arc. Spider-Man faces off against the Sinister Six, with a focus on The Shocker in this specific cover art. Peter Parker deals with the fallout of the 'Gang War' event and his deteriorating relationship with his rogues' gallery.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
As a digital catalog image, the item appears in high-grade condition. Expect minimal manufacturing defects such as minor spine stress or slightly blunted corners typical of modern store exclusives.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for modern Target variants typically range between $8 and $20 depending on shipping and packaging condition. High-grade graded copies often see a premium due to the low population of non-direct market variants.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a 9.8 grade is guaranteed. The cost of grading currently exceeds the market value of a raw copy. A press and clean could ensure a 9.8 for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Features a 'Target Variant' logo, which is a retailer-specific exclusive distribution. Part of a connecting/themed set of covers by Ed McGuinness showcasing classic Spider-Man villains.
Authentication Notes
Modern Marvel publication. Features a high-resolution print on glossy stock with a modern barcode (UPC) in the bottom left corner. No known counterfeits of this specific variant; check for the 'Target Variant' target logo above the title.