Avenging Spider-Man ##1
Marvel Comics • Avenging Spider-Man (2011)
Writer
Zeb Wells
Interior Artist
Joe Madureira
Cover Artist
Joe Madureira
Publication Date
January 2012 (Cover date); November 2011 (Release date)
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Note: This specific image is likely an interior house ad or the back cover of a 2011 Marvel release promoting the title)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man teams up with Red Hulk and J. Jonah Jameson to investigate strange activity in the Subterraneans' tunnels. This issue launched a team-up-centric series featuring high-energy art by Joe Madureira.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0) - Estimated based on image
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; corner blunting on the bottom right; slight color rubbing near the bottom edge. Gloss appears intact but the image is low resolution.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $10 on secondary markets. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold between $70 and $90.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 grade is guaranteed. The cost of grading often exceeds the market value of the book in lower grades.
Notable Features
First issue of the series; Joe Madureira art; featuring Red Hulk and Wolverine on the cover; includes a digital code (if original first printing).
Authentication Notes
The image provided is actually a 'House Ad' (advertisement) for the comic, typically found on the back of other Marvel comics released in late 2011. Authentic copies have a UPC and higher quality paper stock.