The Amazing Spider-Man ##264
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Tom Grummett
Publication Date
May 1985
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Spider-Man face in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man deals with the aftermath of his battle against the Firelord. The issue features a humorous and somewhat tragic storyline involving the character Red 9 (Arthur Dearborn), a misguided youth with a solar-powered flight suit who attempts to become a hero.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; bottom left corner blunting; light edge wear on the right side; minor surface scuffing visible on the dark purple backgrounds; slight rounding of top right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8 potential): $150 - $200. In current condition (7.0), graded value would likely not exceed the cost of grading fees.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in average condition typically sell for $12-$15. High-grade 9.8 slabs have recently settled around the $175 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is for personal sentimental value. The current visible spine wear limits the grade to the 7.0-8.0 range, where market value does not offset grading and shipping costs.
Notable Features
First appearance of Red 9. Notable for being a 'filler' style story with lighter tones and the iconic Tom Grummett cover art. Direct Edition identified by the Spider-Man logo in the UPC area.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Correct color saturation for the mid-1980s Baxter-style paper stock. Interior pages likely show slight off-white to yellowish tanning common for this era.