The Amazing Spider-Man ##289
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Alan Kupperberg
Cover Artist
Tom Morgan
Publication Date
June 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Key issue featuring 'The Hobgoblin Revealed!' storyline. Peter Parker discovers that Ned Leeds was the man behind the Hobgoblin mask (later retconned to be a frame-up by Roderick Kingsley). The story also features the Kingpin and the death of Ned Leeds.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom left and top left; minor edge wear along the right side; possible light stacking roll/line near the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (7.5-8.0): $75 - $95
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for $250-$300. Mid-range raw copies (FN to VF) typically sell between $25 and $50 depending on Newsstand versus Direct mark.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the comic would benefit significantly from a press to reach 9.0+; otherwise, the cost of grading may exceed the value added for a mid-tier newsstand copy.
Notable Features
Reveal of the Hobgoblin's identity; Death of Ned Leeds; Newsstand edition identified by the barcode in the lower-left corner; Anniversary-style double-sized issue.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the Newsstand UPC barcode (71486 02457), industry-standard 1980s color saturation/dot gain, and correct title header formatting for the 1987 Copper Age era.