The Amazing Spider-Man: Dead Ball Featuring the Montreal Expos ##5
Marvel Comics / Montreal Expos • The Amazing Spider-Man (Montreal Expos Promotional Series)
Writer
Stan Lee / Bob Layton
Interior Artist
Tom Morgan
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe (pencils), Tom Morgan (inks)
Publication Date
1993
Cover Variant
Giveaway / Promotional Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Promotional comic produced for the Montreal Expos. Spider-Man teams up with Montreal Expos players to take on the Green Goblin. It features cameos of real-life baseball figures and encourages drug-free living and sportsmanship.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks are visible along the left edge. The bottom right corner shows slight blunting and a small color break. The paper flatess suggests some light handling wear or surface scuffing common with these promotional newsprint/cardstock covers. No major tears or stains are apparent from the photo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 9.8): $250 - $400
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $40-$75 on secondary markets. High-grade graded copies (9.8) have seen auction prices near $350 due to the niche overlap between comic collectors and sports memorabilia fans.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially worth grading if a pressing and cleaning service can resolve the spine stress to achieve a 9.6 or 9.8. Mid-grade raw copies (like this one) are generally sold as filler or for the nostalgia of Expos fans, but the scarcity of high-grade survivors makes grading viable for 'Mint' candidates.
Notable Features
Regional Canadian giveaway; Features the Montreal Expos (MLB team); Part of a five-issue series of stadium giveaways; Features Green Goblin; Bilingual (often contains English and French text, or was distributed in both languages).
Authentication Notes
The $1.00 CAN price mark and the Montreal Expos logo are clear indicators of authenticity for this specific promotional run. Paper stock is characteristic of the 1990s Marvel promotional giveaways.