The Amazing Spider-Man ##221
Marvel Comics Group • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell
Cover Artist
Bob Layton
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man faces off against the villain Ramrod at Empire State University. The story, titled 'The Rage of Ramrod!', involves Peter Parker attempting to manage his campus life while dealing with the disruptive force of a super-strong mercenary.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; rounding on all four corners; light surface wear on the white background areas; minor edge wear and a small crease on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD | Graded (9.6+): $50 - $80 USD
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range between $5 and $12. High-grade (9.8) Pence variants have fetched upwards of $100, but mid-grade copies remain extremely affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the final market value of a 6.0 UK variant copy.
Notable Features
Pence price variant (20p) intended for distribution in the United Kingdom; Features Ramrod; Bob Layton cover art.
Authentication Notes
The 20p price box and lack of a UPC barcode are consistent with authentic UK Distributed editions from Marvel during the early 1980s.