The Amazing Spider-Man ##313
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
March 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Inferno crossover event, this issue features Spider-Man battling the Lizard on campus while Peter Parker deals with the demonic manifestations occurring across New York City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Price sticker affixed to the upper right cover area, slight corner blunting, minor spine stress lines, and standard light shelf wear typical of a bagged and boarded raw copy from this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $25 - $45 USD; Graded CGC 8.0 value estimated around $60 - $80 USD depending on market fluctuations.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for Amazing Spider-Man #313 generally range from $25 to $50 depending heavily on the removal of price stickers without leaving residue.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading is generally not recommended for this copy due to the price sticker on the cover and mid-grade condition, as the grading and shipping costs would likely outweigh the value increase unless part of a larger bulk submission.
Notable Features
Features classic Todd McFarlane cover and interior artwork, part of the acclaimed Michelinie/McFarlane run, and ties into the crossover event Inferno.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1989 Direct Edition with box-style UPC indicator, clean newsprint interior pages consistent with authentic Marvel publications of the late 1980s, and standard ink saturation on cover stock.