The Amazing Spider-Man ##262
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Bob DeNatale
Interior Artist
Bob McLeod
Cover Artist
Denys Cowan
Publication Date
March 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man is still wearing the alien symbiote (black suit). In this issue, a photographer accidentally takes a picture of Peter Parker unmasking, leading to a chase to protect his secret identity. It features the return of the Fox.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and minor edge wear along the top cover. The cover gloss appears intact through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded CGC 9.8: $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $12 and $18 on eBay. High-grade slabbed 9.8 copies average around $115.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. While the Black Suit era is popular, this is a minor issue. Grading costs would likely exceed the value of the book unless it was a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
Features Spider-Man in the Black Suit (Symbiote). Direct Edition identified by the barcode (as opposed to the Spider-Man head logo found on Newsstand editions of this era).
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct 1980s color saturation and newsprint paper stock visible at the edges. No signs of restoration visible.