The Amazing Spider-Man ##387
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
March 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Lifetheft Part Two. Spider-Man is drained of his youth by the Vulture, who has discovered a way to restore his own youth at the expense of Peter Parker's life force.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the top right corner, otherwise glossy and flat with sharp edges and clean white pages.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $50 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $5 and $10 on eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading unless part of a complete run, as the grading and shipping fees exceed the current market value of a 9.2 or 9.4 copy.
Notable Features
Part two of the Lifetheft storyline, featuring classic Vulture confrontation and direct edition barcode box.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s direct edition newsprint interior, correct gloss, and proper barcode placement indicate an authentic copy with no signs of counterfeiting.