The Amazing Spider-Man ##362
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin
Publication Date
May 1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Second full appearance of Carnage (Cletus Kasady). Spider-Man and Venom form an uneasy alliance to stop Carnage's murderous rampage. Part two of the 'Carnage' storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks visible on the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom left corner, and a price/grade sticker on the protective bag which may obscure minor surface wear. Significant glare from the polybag makes subtle surface indentations difficult to see.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (9.0): $80 - $110; Graded (9.8): $350 - $450
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition recently sell between $35 and $50. High-grade newsstand editions command a 10-20% premium over direct editions.
Grading Recommendation
Currently estimated at a 9.0-9.2; grading is recommended if a professional press can remove the spine ticks and surface dimples to reach a 9.6 or 9.8. Mid-grade copies are often better kept raw for accessibility.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition barcode (UPC) version which is rarer than the Direct Edition. Key early appearance of Carnage. Includes early Mark Bagley Spider-Man art.
Authentication Notes
The presence of the UPC barcode in the bottom left, the $1.25 price point, and the correct 1992 copyright indicia confirm this as an authentic 1990s Marvel newsstand copy.