The Amazing Spider-Man ##284
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Gang War' storyline. Following the disappearance of the Kingpin, a power vacuum leads to a massive turf war between New York's crime lords. Key characters include Hobgoblin (Jason Macendale Version), Jack O'Lantern, Hammerhead, and The Rose.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; corner blunting at the top right; minor edge wear on the right side; slight surface scuffing on the black areas of the logo and title; general shelf wear consistent with mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $18.00 (Raw); $60.00 - $85.00 (CGC 9.6/9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $12-$15 in this condition. Professional graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $100 range, while 9.0-9.4 copies often sell between $40-$55.
Grading Recommendation
Likely not worth professional grading unless it is meant for a personal registry set. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping often exceeds the value of a mid-to-high grade copy ($15 value vs $40+ grading cost).
Notable Features
First part of the 'Gang War' arc; features the Spider-Man 25th Anniversary logo in the top left corner; includes the icon head UPC replacement (Spider-Man head) indicating a Direct Edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age comic. Paper stock is newsprint typical of late 1980s Marvel publications; color saturation and alignment on the 'Gang War' yellow lettering appear correct for the period.