The Amazing Spider-Man Double Trouble! ##2
Marvel Comics / Promotional Portfolio • The Amazing Spider-Man Double Trouble! (Special Promotional Giveaway)
Writer
Hoke Denetsosie
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Promotional Giveaway)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special promotional issue produced by Marvel Comics for the US Department of Education. The story involves Spider-Man helping teenagers navigate life choices and stay away from drugs/gangs. It features Peter Parker and high school students in an educational narrative.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and minor surface wear/discoloration on the bottom left corner where the image is slightly dark (possible staining or shadow). General age-related shelf wear is visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 7.0-8.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for these promotional issues typically fluctuate between $10 and $20 for clean raw copies. High grade (9.6-9.8) graded copies can reach $80-$100 but are uncommon for this specific giveaway.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the comic in its current condition.
Notable Features
This is a giveaway/promotional comic often distributed through schools or community programs. Unlike standard newsstand comics, it does not have a UPC barcode; the area contains a price box indicating '1.25 CAN VALUE' alongside the issue number. It is a 'non-canon' educational issue.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic based on the characteristic newsprint of the era, the specific Marvel promotional logo used in the late 80s, and the Herb Trimpe art style. Staples appear correctly placed for a saddle-stitched promotional booklet.