The Amazing Spider-Man ##407
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
January 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Return of...' storyline during the Clone Saga era. Ben Reilly has taken over as Spider-Man. In this issue, Spider-Man battles the Sandman while also dealing with the mercenary Silver Sable.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress across the spine, light corner blunting on the top right, and minor edge wear visible on the white border areas. Gloss and color registration are excellent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded 9.8: $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $3.00 to $8.00 on secondary markets. 9.8 CGC graded copies have recently fluctuated between $55.00 and $75.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$35 + shipping) exceeds the current market value of a raw or mid-to-high grade copy.
Notable Features
Features Ben Reilly in his modified Spider-Man suit with larger spider logo and external web-shooters. Includes newsstand-style UPC barcode in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1996 original printing based on the characteristic paper stock, ink saturation of the late 90s Marvel era, and the correct price point ($1.50) for the time period.