The Amazing Spider-Man ##219
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell
Cover Artist
Frank Miller
Publication Date
August 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'By My Victory Shall Ye Know My Defeat!' Peter Parker is sent to Ryker's Island on a photography assignment but is mistaken for a criminal. The issue features Grey Gargoyle as the primary antagonist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant damage to the bottom-right corner with a large tear and piece of the cover hanging/folded. Heavy spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge. Significant corner blunting on all corners. Visible creasing across the bottom right quadrant. Minor edge wear along the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: Not recommended in this condition
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.8) sell for $150-$200; however, lower-grade raw copies frequently sell for under $10 in lots or bargain bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This is a reader copy.
Notable Features
Cover art by legendary artist Frank Miller. This is a UK Price Variant, distinguished by the '20p' price in the corner box rather than cents. Features an iconic 'Spider-Man behind bars' cover.
Authentication Notes
The 20p UK price variant is a legitimate regional printing by Marvel for the United Kingdom market. Paper aging and ink characteristics appear consistent with 1980s newsprint stock.