The Amazing Spider-Man ##249
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
Milgrom and Klaus Janson
Publication Date
February 1984
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the iconic Roger Stern/John Romita Jr. run. The story features a clash between the Hobgoblin and the Kingpin. Spider-Man finds himself caught in the middle of a power struggle as Hobgoblin attempts to blackmail Wilson Fisk. Key continuity during the mystery of the Hobgoblin's identity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. Slight surface wear/shelf scuffing visible on the dark areas of Kingpin. Slight yellowing of the white borders and back cover paper stock. Horizontal 'stacking' indentations visible under light reflection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar newsstand condition typically sell for $18 to $22 on eBay. CGC 9.6 copies have recently moved for approximately $85.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless you believe it can achieve a 9.6 or higher after a press. The cost of grading ($35-$50) currently outweighs the value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Features the Newsstand UPC barcode in the bottom left corner, which is increasingly preferred by collectors over the Direct Market Spider-Man head logo. Features Hobgoblin vs. Kingpin.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the correct paper stock reflection for the early 80s, proper dot-matrix coloring in the logo, and age-appropriate oxidative tanning on the page edges visible through the bag.