The Amazing Spider-Man ##362
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
May 1992
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the 'Savage Genesis' storyline featuring the second full appearance of Carnage (Cletus Kasady). Spider-Man is forced to team up with his arch-enemy Venom to stop the serial killer Carnage.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress/ticks visible on left edge. Bottom left corner shows slight softening. Gloss is high and colors are vibrant. The sticker on the bag suggests a 9.4/NM grade which appears accurate upon visual inspection of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
$100.00 - $140.00 as a raw Newsstand; $250.00 - $325.00 if graded CGC 9.4 or higher.
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for $500-$650; NM raw newsstand copies consistently fetch $100-$150 due to the rarity compared to direct editions.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS). As a Newsstand edition of a key Carnage issue, the value gap between raw and 9.6/9.8 graded copies is significant. A professional press could potentially elevate this to a 9.6 or 9.8.
Notable Features
Second full appearance of Carnage; Newsstand Edition (identifiable by the barcode in the bottom left); Iconic Mark Bagley cover; Carnage Part Two.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age paper stock. Color registration is sharp. Correct Newsstand ISBN barcode and pricing for 1992 ($1.25 US / $1.50 CAN).