THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ##408
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley (penciler), Larry Mahlstedt (inker)
Publication Date
February 1996
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 3-part 'Media Blizzard' crossover. Ben Reilly (as Spider-Man) continues his battle against Mysterio, who is manipulating television signals to control the public. This issue highlights Ben Reilly's struggle to establish his own identity as the 'one true' Spider-Man.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible horizontal stacking ridges (rippling) on the right side of the cover. Minor blunting on the top left corner. Slight spine stress marks. The white cover is prone to showing soiling and fingerprints, though this copy appears relatively clean.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00 | Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $85.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8.00 - $12.00 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8 or higher) have recently sold in the $75.00 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental. While it appears to be in high grade, the cost of grading usually exceeds the raw market value of this specific 'clone saga' era issue. A professional press could fix the horizontal rippling, but the potential ROI remains low.
Notable Features
Features Ben Reilly as Spider-Man during the controversial Clone Saga. Part of the 'Media Blizzard' storyline across the Spider-Man titles. Characteristic 1990s white 'minimalist' cover design. Includes a barcoded Direct Edition corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-90s gloss finish cover stock. Includes the standard Marvel Spider-Man Group logo and correct UPC '40811' extension for the issue number and direct sales code.