The Amazing Spider-Man ##409
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
March 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of 4 of 'The Return of Kaine' storyline. Spider-Man (Ben Reilly) faces off against the Great Game players including Rhino and Joystick. Kaine returns to protect Mary Jane and Peter Parker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; slight blunting on the bottom-left corner; minor color break near the upper staple; overall gloss and color registration appear excellent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition average $6.00; CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $55.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not 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 this condition.
Notable Features
Features Ben Reilly as Spider-Man during the Clone Saga; Appearance of the Great Game; Rhino and Joystick appear on cover.
Authentication Notes
The direct edition barcode and Marvel Spider-Man Group logo match era-specific printing standards. The Mark Bagley / Larry Mahlstedt signature on the cover is printed, not hand-signed.