The Amazing Spider-Man ##282
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Rick Leonardi
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand UPC listed in error)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man (in his black symbiote suit) faces off against the villainous Jack O'Lantern. Flash Thompson is a focal point of the B-story as he is framed for being the Hobgoblin. This issue celebrates Marvel's 25th Anniversary with a celebratory border featuring various Marvel characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with significant color-breaking spine ticks and stresses; noticeable blunting and rounding of corners (especially top right); visible discoloration/foxing along the top edge; minor creasing on the right edge; general surface wear and loss of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded: $30 - $45 (Values are relatively low for this condition as it is not a major key issue).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-low grade raw copies typically range from $4 to $12 on platforms like eBay. 9.8 graded copies sell for significantly more but this specimen does not meet that threshold.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition (VG 4.0). Recommended as a 'reader copy' or for personal collection only.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover. Spider-Man is depicted in his black suit. Features a border illustrated by various artists depicting Avengers, Hulk, Fantastic Four, and X-Men.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980s Marvel copper-age issue. The paper reflects the typical 'newsprint' interior quality of the era. UPC barcode is present, which was standard for newsstand/general distribution at the time.