The Amazing Spider-Man: Hit and Run! ##3
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man (Promotional/Giveaway)
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Cully Hamner
Cover Artist
Cully Hamner
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Promotional Giveaway / Child Safety Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic produced in conjunction with various companies (such as UNICEF or local police/health organizations) to promote child safety. Spider-Man teams up with Ghost Rider to teach children about bicycle and traffic safety while stopping a hit-and-run driver.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate color-breaking spine ticks visible along the left edge. Mild corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor edge wear on the top margin. Visible surface scuffing/glare on the plastic sleeve prevents absolute assessment of the surface, but a slight horizontal indentation is visible near the center.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $70 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this child safety giveaway series sell for roughly $8-$12 on eBay. 9.8 graded copies have leveled off around $85.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $30-40) exceeds the market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Guest starring Ghost Rider (Danny Ketch). Features a 'Child Safety' theme typical of early 90s Marvel giveaway crossovers. Prominent UPC box indicates 'Promotional Edition Not For Resale' or similar trade dress.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1992 Marvel promotional paper stock. Standard newsprint interior with a glossier cover stock typical of 1990s Marvel books. Correct placement of the Marvel Comics logo and 'Spidey and Ghost Rider' corner box.