The Amazing Spider-Man Annual ##20
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Annual Vol. 1
Writer
Fred Schiller & Ken McDonald
Interior Artist
Mark Beachum
Cover Artist
Mark Beachum
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man encounters Arno Stark, the Iron Man of 2020, who has traveled back in time to stop a radical from blowing up a facility. Spider-Man must stop the futuristic and more ruthless Iron Man from causing collateral damage. Features Spider-Man in his iconic black symbiote suit.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Moderate corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Minor surface wear and vertical creasing visible on the right-hand side of the cover. Slight edge wear along the bottom.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded 6.0: $45 - $60; Graded 9.8: $250 - $350
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $15 to $20. 9.8 slabbed copies have reached over $300 due to the character's recent popularity in other media.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading in current condition. The estimated 6.0 grade would likely result in a market value lower than the cost of grading fees. Only recommended for grading if in 9.6 or higher condition.
Notable Features
First appearance of Arno Stark (Iron Man 2020) in the main Marvel continuity (Earth-616). Features the 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' border logo. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel paper stock with standard newsstand matte finish. Color registration and staple placement appear consistent with original 1986 industry standards.