The Amazing Spider-Man ##265
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz
Publication Date
June 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the first appearance of Silver Sable (Silvija Sablinova) and the Wild Pack. Spider-Man, in his black symbiote suit, encounters Silver Sable while she is tracking the villain known as Black Fox.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine ticks and slight corner blunting on the top left. The black cover background shows minor scuffing typical of this era. Overall high eye appeal with flat surface and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40-$60; Graded (9.0-9.4): $100-$150; Graded (9.8): $400-$500
Recent Sales
Average raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies range from $35 to $55. Recent CGC 9.8 sales have reached $450+.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth professional grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8 after a press and clean; otherwise, value as a raw key remains stable.
Notable Features
First appearance of Silver Sable. Black suit Spider-Man cover and interior. Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man logo in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1980s Marvel newsprint and semi-gloss cover stock. Authentic font and logo placement for the mid-80s Copper Age era.