The Amazing Spider-Man ##263
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz
Publication Date
April 1985 (Original Release) / Circa 2019-2023 (Facsimile Edition)
Cover Variant
Facsimile Edition
Printing
First Facsimile Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man deals with the 'Kid Who Collects Spider-Man' follow-up and faces off against a counterfeit Spider-Man. Key characters include Peter Parker in his black suit era (alien symbiote/cloth transition) and the first appearance of the Speedball precursor concepts.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Presence of a modernized UPC barcode on the bottom left confirms this is a modern reprint (Facsimile) rather than the 1985 original.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 / Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Modern Facsimile editions typically sell for near cover price ($4.99) unless graded at a perfect 9.8, where they fetch a small premium over the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic. It is a high-quality modern reprint meant for reading or low-cost collecting.
Notable Features
This is a 'Facsimile Edition' identifiable by the $4.99 price point and the modern UPC barcode. It replicates the original 1985 issue #263 including original advertisements.
Authentication Notes
The $4.99 cover price and modern barcode are definitive indicators that this is not the 1985 original (which had a 65-cent price point). Printing quality is modern high-gloss on bright white paper stock.