The Amazing Spider-Man ##273
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Tom Morgan
Publication Date
February 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (with Price Sticker)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man in his black alien costume battles the Puma while the Beyonder (Secret Wars II tie-in) watches over the city. The story involves the Beyonder's attempt to understand humanity by interacting with street-level heroes and villains.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks, notable blunting on the top-left and bottom-right corners, and a significant defect in the form of a decimal price sticker (COMAG 40p) applied directly to the cover surface near the logo. General surface wear and light edge fraying are visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for $12-$15. High-grade (9.8) slabs can reach $150+, but this copy's condition is significantly lower due to the sticker and spine wear.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. The sticker is a 'qualified' defect that would lower the numerical grade or require a green label.
Notable Features
Secret Wars II tie-in; features Spider-Man in the iconic black costume (symbiote era style); appearance of The Beyonder and Puma; Direct Edition indicated by the Spider-Man head in the UPC box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint production. The 'COMAG 40p' sticker suggests this was a UK distribution copy sold in a region where currency adjustment was required. The paper shows age-appropriate off-white tanning.