The Amazing Spider-Man ##601
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Waid
Interior Artist
Mario Alberti
Cover Artist
J. Scott Campbell
Publication Date
October 2009
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Red-Headed Stranger: No Place Like Home.' This issue is world-famous for the iconic cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Image appears to show a high-grade copy. No visible spine stress or color-breaking creases in the provided crop. Professional inspection required for exact grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $300 - $450; Graded (CGC 9.8): $900 - $1,200
Recent Sales
Raw copies in high grade consistently sell for $350+. CGC 9.8 copies have seen a significant rise in value recently due to the iconic nature of the cover.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. This is a major modern key cover. If it is a clean 9.6 or 9.8 candidate, the value jump is significant. Pressing is recommended to ensure the highest possible grade.
Notable Features
Iconic Mary Jane Watson 'window' cover. Often cited as one of the most desirable modern Spider-Man covers. Key 'modern' collectible.
Authentication Notes
Art style, trade dress, and framing are consistent with the 2009 first printing. Digital image quality matches known high-gloss finishes of this era.