The Amazing Spider-Man ##23 (LGY #917)
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6
Writer
Zeb Wells
Interior Artist
Ed McGuinness
Cover Artist
Mike McKone
Publication Date
April 2023
Cover Variant
Mike McKone Doom Homage Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'What Did Peter Do?' arc. This issue focuses on Peter Parker's desperate attempts to save Mary Jane during a battle with Wayep the Mayan god. The cover features a fun homage to Doctor Doom, echoing the design from Secret Wars (1984) and classic Kirby/Ditko era poses.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in very high-grade condition. It is currently in a bag and board, which limits a full evaluation of the back and spine, but the front displays sharp corners, vibrant colors, and no visible spine ticks or color-breaking creases through the plastic. Minimal surface scuffing common with modern gloss covers may be present under high light.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (CGC 9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for this specific variant consistently hover around the $5 to $10 mark for raw copies. 9.8 graded copies occasionally sell in the $35-$50 range, though demand is moderate compared to key issues in the run.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) unless for personal collection preference. The cost of modern grading (approx. $25-$40 + shipping/handling) often exceeds the current market value of the book, as it is a modern common variant without a major first appearance.
Notable Features
Mike McKone Doom Homage Variant; features the 'LGY #917' (Legacy numbering) on the trade dress; trade dress styled after the 'Marvel Comics Group' 1970s/80s era as part of the homage aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
Genuine modern Marvel publication. Standard paper stock with high-gloss finish. Barcode on the front reflects a store-specific inventory sticker rather than a direct-market UPC, which is likely under the sticker.