The Amazing Spider-Man ##262
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Bob Layton
Cover Artist
Eliot R. Brown (Photo)
Publication Date
March 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, a photographer named Bob exploits a photo of Peter Parker unmasking. Peter must find a way to retrieve the film and protect his secret identity without using his powers in a way that reveals him. This is a unique 'photo cover' issue featuring Marvel staffer Scott Leva as Peter Parker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible along the left edge. The top left corner shows significant blunting and color loss. Visible edge wear on the right side. Surface scuffing is present on the dark photographic areas of the cover. Minor tanning apparent on the page edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $125 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $4 to $10. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $135.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible corner wear and spine stress likely cap the grade at a 6.0-7.0 range. The cost of professional grading would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Iconic 'Photo Cover' featuring Scott Leva as Peter Parker. Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in the UPC box). Features the Black Suit (Symbiote) era corner box art.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1985 Marvel manufacturing. Proper 'Spider-Man' logo font, correct 60-cent price point for the era, and standard newsprint interior paper indicators.