The Amazing Spider-Man ##390
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
June 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part One of the 'Shrieking' storyline. Following the events of Lifetheft and Pursuit, a mourning Peter Parker faces off against Shriek and Carrion. Peter is struggling with the 'death' of his parents (revealed to be life model decoys).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Minimum spine stress visible, likely 2-3 small color-breaking ticks. Slight softening of the upper-right corner. Overall excellent color gloss and flat presentation with sharp edges.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $10.00 (Raw); $40.00 - $60.00 (CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3 to $8. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $30-40) often exceeds the market value for this specific mid-90s issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
Features Shriek and Carrion. Part 1 of the Shrieking arc. Direct Edition with UPC barcode and strike-through.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-90s Marvel production. Standard glossy cover stock and newsprint-style interior pages common for the transition era. Proper alignment of the Marvel Comics corner box and direct edition barcode.