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Amazing Spider-Man #799 (2018, Cover A) (VF/NM-)
Amazing Spider-Man #799 (2018, Cover A) (VF/NM-)
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Written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Stuart Immonen, this issue, released April 18, 2018, is the penultimate chapter of the “Go Down Swinging” arc (LGY #799). It features Spider-Man (Peter Parker), the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Silk (Cindy Moon), Agent Anti-Venom (Flash Thompson), and J. Jonah Jameson. Antagonists include the Red Goblin (Norman Osborn, bonded with the Carnage symbiote) and Normie Osborn (who bonds with the Carnage symbiote, debuting as Goblin Childe). Supporting characters include Mary Jane Watson, Liz Allan, Harry Lyman, and Emily Lyman-Osborn. The issue reveals the Red Goblin’s identity and showcases Normie’s transformation, with Agent Anti-Venom’s healing abilities playing a key role. Alex Ross’s Cover A, depicting the Red Goblin’s menacing presence, enhances its collectible appeal.
The Alex Ross Cover A, the standard cover, retails at $3.99 but commands $5–$15 in NM (Near Mint) condition on eBay, driven by the Red Goblin’s first appearance and Ross’s iconic art. CGC 9.8 graded copies fetch $40–$80, reflecting demand for this key issue. By comparison, the 1:100 Alex Ross Virgin Variant sells for $100–$200 NM, and the 1:50 Ed McGuinness Variant ranges from $20–$50 NM. The Cover A aligns with values of Amazing Spider-Man #798 Cover A ($10–$30 NM), offering an affordable entry for a first-appearance issue. Its significance as Red Goblin’s debut boosts its value.
The Red Goblin’s debut and Normie’s transformation, tied to the Venom film franchise and Venom War (2024), fuel this issue’s investment potential. Key first-appearance issues often appreciate 50–100% within 3–5 years, as seen with Amazing Spider-Man #698 ($20–$100 NM). By 2027, NM copies could reach $15–$40, and CGC 9.8 copies may hit $80–$150, especially with Venom 3 (2024) and potential X-Men ’97 Season 2 (2025) crossovers boosting symbiote interest. Grading delays (ongoing into mid-2025) may tighten supply, driving prices higher. The issue’s role in Slott’s final arc and Ross’s art ensure long-term demand.
The Amazing Spider-Man #799 Alex Ross Cover A combines affordability, historical significance, and artistic prestige. The Red Goblin and Goblin Childe’s debuts, paired with Ross’s iconic cover, make it a collector’s prize. Ideal for fans seeking a key Spider-Man issue or investors eyeing the symbiote surge, this comic offers strong upside. Secure it now to capitalize on the Red Goblin’s legacy and Ross’s collectible allure!
