The Amazing Spider-Man ##261
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 (Modern Tribute Reprint)
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Charles Vess (Original) / Art by Klaus Janson (Homage)
Publication Date
February 1985 (Original); This edition c. 2019-2023
Cover Variant
Facsimile Edition / Tribute Variant
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
The story 'The Sins of My Father' features a classic confrontation where the Hobgoblin (Ned Leeds/Jason Macendale era) holds Harry Osborn's wife and child hostage. Spider-Man must save the Osborn family from a burning building while battling the Hobgoblin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minor blunting on upper right corner; slight edge wear along the bottom right; vertical color-break crease on the right side of the cover; slight spine roll potentially evident from storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for these modern reprints / facsimile editions generally range from cover price ($3.99-$4.99) to $15 for high-grade raw copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping) would exceed the market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
This is a modern reprint identifiable by the $4.99 price tag and modern UPC barcode, designed to look like the original 1985 issue but printed on modern glossy paper stock. It features the iconic cover art of Hobgoblin standing over a defeated Spider-Man.
Authentication Notes
The book is authentic but it is a modern reprint, not the 1985 original. Indicators include the $4.99 price (original was 60 cents), the modern barcode in the bottom left, and the 'Rated T' logo.