The Amazing Spider-Man ##266
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Denys Cowan and Joe Rubinstein
Publication Date
July 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic comedic issue titled 'Whatever Happened to Frog-Man?'. Spider-Man, wearing his black costume, finds himself caught in the middle of a conflict between the bumbling Frog-Man and Toad. Peter Parker tries to balance his life while these two minor villains cause chaos.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Multiple spine stress marks, color breaking creases along the spine, heavy blunting or rounding of corners (especially bottom right), visible surface wear/scuffing, and minor edge wear. The cover exhibits moderate handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $20.00 (Raw), $40.00 - $60.00 (Graded 6.0-8.0 range)
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade (6.0-7.5) range from $12-$18. Graded 9.8 copies fetch around $150-$200, but lower grades have limited liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition (estimated Fine 6.0). Better kept as a raw reader copy.
Notable Features
Features Spider-Man in his iconic black symbiote-style costume (though this era is the cloth version). Notable for being one of writer Peter David's earliest and most humorous Spider-Man stories. Includes Frog-Man and Toad. Direct Edition with Spidey-head in UPC box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-80s Marvel production. Paper stock is standard newsprint which shows typical age-related yellowing. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with 1985 Direct Market distribution.