Amazing Spider-Man Presents: American Son ##1 of 4
Marvel Comics • Amazing Spider-Man Presents: American Son
Writer
Brian Reed
Interior Artist
Phillipe Briones
Cover Artist
Phil Jimenez
Publication Date
July 2009
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spanning out of the 'Dark Reign' storyline, this limited series follows American Son (Gabriel Stacy, Norman Osborn's son) as he tries to carve out a new path for himself after the events of New Ways to Die and Dark Reign.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0) to Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top staple, slight corner rounding on the bottom left, and light surface wear along the spine edge. Cover gloss remains strong with no major color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5.00 - $15.00. Graded (CGC 9.0/9.8) value: $30.00 - $75.00 depending on market demand.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in online marketplaces ranging between $5 and $12 depending on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger personal collection, as the raw value and current market price do not typically offset the grading and shipping costs for a modern minor key book in VF condition.
Notable Features
Part of the Dark Reign crossover event tying into the Spider-Man mythos. Features Direct Edition barcode with $3.99 cover price and Rated T+ banner.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern Marvel comic paper stock, crisp UPC barcode, proper cover gloss, and accurate font typography consistent with authentic 2009 Marvel publications.