The Amazing Spider-Man ##248
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr. and Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin
Publication Date
January 1984
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Contains two stories. The main story features Spider-Man battling Thunderball. The backup story, 'The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man', is one of the most famous and emotional stories in Marvel history, where Peter Parker visits a young fan named Timothy Harrison and reveals his secret identity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0) to Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; corner blunting on the top-right; light surface scuffing and minor edge wear consistent with a mid-grade raw copy; slight yellowing of the cover edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 9.8): $350 - $450; Graded (CGC 7.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw mid-grade copies frequently sell for $35-$50. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $400 range due to the legacy of the secondary story.
Grading Recommendation
In its current mid-grade state, professional grading is likely not cost-effective unless seeking to preserve it. If a cleaning and press could elevate it to 9.0+, it becomes more viable. As it stands, it is best kept as a high-quality raw reader/collector copy.
Notable Features
Features the classic backup story 'The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man', widely considered one of the best single-issue stories ever written. Newsstand edition with barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1984 Marvel stock; correct 60-cent price point for the era; standard newsstand UPC placement and font; appropriate ink aging and dot matrix pattern visible on cover colors.