Amazing Fantasy Starring Spider-Man ##16
Marvel Comics • Amazing Fantasy (Vol. 2)
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Paul Lee
Cover Artist
Greg Land
Publication Date
December 1995
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of a three-issue story arc that retroactively takes place between Amazing Fantasy #15 and Amazing Spider-Man #1. It explores Peter Parker's first days as a hero immediately following the death of Uncle Ben.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible with small color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom-right corner. Overall cover gloss appears high with no significant creasing or surface wear visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell on eBay for under $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for the cost of grading plus a small premium ($45-$55).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this issue does not generally justify the $20-$40 cost of grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 and intended for a personal collection.
Notable Features
This issue is a 're-launch' or 'continuation' of the original title from 1962. It features a Greg Land cover that pays homage to the iconic Steve Ditko Amazing Fantasy #15 cover.
Authentication Notes
Modern 1990s print quality. Standard glossy cover stock and white interior pages. No known reprints or counterfeits exist for this specific issue as it is not a high-value key.