The Amazing Spider-Man ##607
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Kelly
Interior Artist
Mike McKone
Cover Artist
J. Scott Campbell
Publication Date
October 2009
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'Long-Term Arrangement.' The story features the return of the Black Cat (Felicia Hardy) as she teams up with or complicates the life of Peter Parker. This era of ASM is noted for the 'Brand New Day' fallout and the evolving relationship between Felicia and Peter.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The image provided is a digital screenshot of a listing, making high-resolution physical inspection impossible. However, the cover appears vibrant with sharp corners. Likely manufacturing stresses are minimal. Standard shelf wear for a book of this era may include micro-ticks on the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $35 to $50. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have consistently sold between $160 and $210 due to the popularity of the 'Spider-Man/Black Cat' dynamic and the artist.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the copy is a candidate for a 9.8. J. Scott Campbell covers have high collector demand. A professional press and clean is recommended to remove minor non-color breaking surface indentations before submission.
Notable Features
Iconic J. Scott Campbell cover featuring Spider-Man and Black Cat. This cover is highly sought after by collectors who focus on 'cheesecake' art or Black Cat centric collections. It frequently appears on 'best of' lists for modern Amazing Spider-Man covers.
Authentication Notes
The image shows a digital thumbnail/screenshot from a secondary source (ragincanadiancomics.ca). Authenticity of the physical item should be verified via glossy paper stock and deep ink saturation characteristic of late 2000s Marvel printing.