The Amazing Spider-Man ##381
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man teams up and clashes with the Incredible Hulk in an action-packed issue featuring dynamic 90s artwork by Mark Bagley.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Appears to be in very clean condition inside its protective bag and board, showing sharp corners, flat cover, good gloss, and no major visible spine stress lines or color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in high grade typically sell between $10 and $15 depending on the platform and buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not economically viable for professional grading unless part of a larger bulk submission, as the grading costs would exceed the raw market value for a modern issue of this tier.
Notable Features
Direct Edition variant with the Spider-Man logo box in the top left and a UPC barcode box marked Direct Edition on the bottom left.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s newsprint quality with correct coloring, standard Marvel corner box, and expected direct edition barcode markings indicating standard authentic manufacturing.