The Amazing Spider-Man: Dead Ball Featuring the Montreal Expos ##5
Marvel Comics / Custom Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man: Montreal Expos (Promotion Series)
Writer
Dwayne McDuffie
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen (pencils), Tom Morgan (inks)
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Regular / Promotional Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic produced in conjunction with the Montreal Expos baseball team. Spider-Man teams up with baseball players to face off against the Green Goblin. This was the final issue of a 5-book Canadian promotional series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 range)
Condition Details
Visible indentation or crease near the top center edge of the cover. Minor spine stress marks. Bottom right corner shows slight blunting. General surface wear consistent with mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $15 to $35 depending on sharpness. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $125 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint). Given the visible top-edge crease and spine wear, professional grading is likely not cost-effective for this specific copy.
Notable Features
Features the Montreal Expos logo and players. Part of a regional Canadian giveaway series. Erik Larsen cover art. Often collected by sports memorabilia enthusiasts as well as comic fans.
Authentication Notes
Authentic promotional printing. Features the specific '$1.50 CAN VALUE' price box which is standard for this series. Paper stock is thinner/glossy typical of early 90s promotional giveaways.