The Amazing Spider-Man ##23 (LGY #824)
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 5
Writer
Nick Spencer
Interior Artist
Federico Vicentini
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
August 2019
Cover Variant
Target Variant (1:25 Retailer Incentive)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Death Spiral' storyline. Spider-Man continues to deal with the fallout of 'Hunted' and faces off against the Syndicate. Features key characters like Boomerang and Kingpin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible through the bag; bluntness on the bottom right corner; some surface scuffing visible on the bag/board but likely affects the shelf-wear of the comic; pricing sticker attached to the outer sleeve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded 9.8: $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this incentive variant have sold for between $4 and $12 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies generally fluctuate around the $50 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$40) exceeds the secondary market value of the book in this condition. It is a lower-tier modern incentive variant.
Notable Features
Mark Bagley 'Target Variant' 1:25 Retailer Incentive; Dual numbering (Legacy #824); features Spider-Man and Shocker on the cover.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with modern Marvel production: high-gloss finish, modern semi-synthetic paper stock, standard industrial staple placement, and standard UPC barcode for the variant edition.