The Amazing Spider-Man ##2
Marvel Comics (produced for Pizza Hut) • The Amazing Spider-Man: Double Trouble!
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk / Greg Adams
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
1994
Cover Variant
Promotional Giveaway / Pizza Hut Exclusive
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic comic featuring Spider-Man facing off against Doctor Octopus. It includes appearances by Mary Jane Watson and various students. This was part of a series of promotional giveaways distributed through Pizza Hut restaurants.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting at the top right corner. Slight color-breaking line visible near the top left corner. The cover appears to have good gloss but minor surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.8): $60 - $100.
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $10 on secondary markets like eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $80 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Promotional 'Double Trouble!' series logo on cover. No UPC barcode on the lower left of the front cover (characteristic of the giveaway). Features a '1.25 CAN VALUE' notation in the top left box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1994 Pizza Hut promotional issue. Displays correct era-appropriate paper stock (non-glossy interior) and staple placement characteristic of Marvel's promotional runs in the mid-90s.