The Amazing Spider-Man ##240
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr. & Dan Green
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. & Bob Layton
Publication Date
May 1983
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Vulture (Adrian Toomes) returns to face Spider-Man. The story titled 'Wings of Vengeance!' follows Vulture's attempt to rejuvenate himself and his vendetta against his former partner Gregory Bestman. This issue is part of the iconic Roger Stern/John Romita Jr. run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks on the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Slight color fade in the yellow sunburst background. Small crease on bottom right corner. Edge wear visible on the top margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (9.0+): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $18 and $30 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies typically fetch $300+, but this copy shows too much wear for that tier.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for grading unless sentimental. The cost of grading (approx. $40-60 with shipping) exceeds the potential value gain for a 7.0/7.5 estimated grade. A press/clean might improve it to a 7.5 or 8.0 by flattening the corner crease, but it won't remove color-breaking spine ticks.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box instead of barcode). Key Vulture appearance. Features the distinct 1980s John Romita Jr. art style and Romita Sr. influence on the Vulture's design.
Authentication Notes
Displays authentic 1983 Marvel print quality with characteristic dot matrix coloring. Correct 60-cent price point for the era. Spine aging and paper stock typical for the Bronze Age period.