The Amazing Spider-Man ##171
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Ross Andru
Cover Artist
Ross Andru
Publication Date
August 1977
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man teams up with Nova (Richard Rider) to take on Photon (Jason Dean). This story continues from Nova #12. The plot involves Photon tricking Nova into attacking Spider-Man before they eventually join forces.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extensive vertical and horizontal creasing across the entire cover. Heavy wear along the right edge with small tears and chipping. Significant corner blunting and rounded edges. Multiple color-breaking spine stress marks. Appears to have water damage or heavy soiling on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (2.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade (6.0) raw copies are around $25. Low-grade copies like this typically sell in bulk or for under $10 reaching 'reader copy' status. Graded sales focus on 9.0+ copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of the grading fee exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. Professional pressing would not fix the deep color-breaking creases.
Notable Features
Features the second-ever meeting between Spider-Man and Nova. Significant as a cross-over with the Bronze Age Nova series. Newsstand edition identified by the UPC barcode on the bottom left.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel comic. 30-cent cover price is correct for 1977. Paper oxidation (yellowing) visible on the edges is consistent with 45+ year old newsprint stock.