The Amazing Spider-Man ##363
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
June 1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the first Carnage storyline ('Carnage: The Conclusion'). Spider-Man and Venom form an uneasy alliance to stop Cletus Kasady (Carnage) at a rock concert. The issue ends with Carnage being defeated and sent to Ravencroft Institute.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (some breaking color), blunted upper right and lower right corners, minor surface wear/scuffing visible through the polybag, and slight edge wear along the top spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $40 | Graded (9.0+): $75 - $150
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar newsstand condition typically sell for $30-$45. CGC 9.8 newsstand copies have recently sold for $350-$500, while lower grades drop significantly.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8. Mid-grade newsstand copies are common; a professional press and clean might improve the grade to 8.5, but the cost of grading outweighs the value gain at that tier.
Notable Features
Third full appearance of Carnage. Features the iconic Venom and Carnage split-face cover art. Newsstand edition (identified by the barcode in the lower left corner), which is typically rarer than the Direct Edition for this era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel newsstand printing from 1992. Correct period-accurate trade dress, $1.25 cover price (US), and standard newsstand barcode. Gloss and ink density appear consistent with original production.