The Amazing Spider-Man ##356
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Al Milgrom
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
Late December 1991
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part four of the six-part 'Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge' storyline. Midnight (Jeff Wilde), the former sidekick of Moon Knight, has been cybernetically enhanced by the Secret Empire. It features a massive team-up including Moon Knight, Night Thrasher, Nova, and The Punisher.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Slight color rub on the black areas of the cover. Overall good luster but multiple minor structural imperfections typical of an unpressed newsstand copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 7.5): $35 - $45; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120+
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for roughly $8 - $12 on secondary markets like eBay. Graded high-grade 9.8 copies have recently seen sales in the $125 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The visible spine ticks would result in a mid-range grade where the grading fees exceed the market value. Only worth grading if in pristine 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition barcode; part of the early Mark Bagley run on Spider-Man; features key 90s vigilantes: The Punisher, Moon Knight, and the New Warriors (Nova/Night Thrasher).
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits standard early-90s newsstand paper stock (glossy cover, newsprint interiors). Consistent UPC placement and color registration for Marvel's 1991 production run suggests complete authenticity.