The Amazing Spider-Man ##690
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Dan Slott
Interior Artist
Giuseppe Camuncoli
Cover Artist
Giuseppe Camuncoli
Publication Date
September 2012
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part three of the 'No Turning Back' storyline. Spider-Man battles Morbius the Living Vampire while trying to keep the Lizard (Curt Connors) contained. The issue features Peter Parker and the staff of Horizon Labs dealing with the fallout of the Lizard's return.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0) - Estimated
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress ticks visible through the polybag (which may have caused some wavy surface distortion). The upper-right corner shows slight blunting. There is a visible horizontal surface line across the top third of the cover, possibly a manufacturing roll mark or polybag indentation. Colors remain vibrant with high gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $6.00 to $12.00. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell in the $75 range due to low registry demand for non-key issues of this era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade is approximately 9.0-9.2; the cost of grading, shipping, and pressing would exceed the comic's current market value. Only recommended for grading if the owner has a personal completionist goal for a 9.8 registry set.
Notable Features
Features the 50th Anniversary Spider-Man logo on the cover. Direct Edition. Includes a 'Free Digital Copy Offer' badge which was standard for this era. Guest stars Morbius and the Lizard.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel product. Features correct UPC barcode (759606047161 69011), high-quality digital color printing, and the correct $3.99 US price point consistent with 2012 Marvel publications.