The Amazing Spider-Man ##279
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Rick Leonardi
Cover Artist
Tom Morgan
Publication Date
August 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline: 'Savage Is the Silver Sable!' features a face-off between Silver Sable and Jack O'Lantern. Peter Parker is missing in action (connected to the events of the 'Missing in Action' crossover), leaving Flash Thompson to deal with the fallout of being framed as the Hobgoblin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible blunting and small creases on the top right corner; minor edge wear and surface scuffing on the black trade dress area on the left; slight discoloration on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.0+): $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent Newsstand copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $12 and $18 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading usually exceed the market value of the comic unless it is in 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint) condition. This copy appears to be in the 7.0 range.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover. Newsstand Edition with barcode. Featured appearances by Silver Sable and Jack O'Lantern (Jason Macendale). Key internal plot progression for the Hobgoblin mystery.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Copper Age stock. Correct UPC barcode location for a mid-80s Marvel newsstand release. Ink saturation and paper aging consistent with 1986 publication.