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Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #235 (Newsstand)

Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #235 (Newsstand)

$15.00 USD
$15.00 USD
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Key Character Appearances
  • Spider-Man (Peter Parker): Your friendly neighborhood multitasker, dodging claws and glows while quipping through the pain.
  • Tarantula (Anton Miguel Rodriguez): A mutant mess, madder than ever, with a hideous new look that’s all legs and vengeance.
  • Will-O’-The-Wisp (Jackson Arvad): The ghostly glowstick, plotting to zap Brand’s bigwig with his light-based tricks.
  • James Melvin: Brand Corp’s shady suit, the human target tying Wisp’s revenge to Spidey’s mess.
  • No Aunt May or pals—Peter’s solo, letting the villains and stakes steal the show.
Current Value – What’s It Worth Today?
As of April 2025, The Amazing Spider-Man #235 is a solid mid-tier pickup with a cult vibe for Spidey fans. Raw copies in Very Fine (VF) condition (crisp, with light wear) fetch $12–$20, while Near Mint (NM) copies go for $25–$40. Graded slabs? A CGC 9.8 (cleaner than a lab centrifuge) runs $120–$200, with 9.6s at $60–$100. Newsstand editions (check that barcode) might snag a 5–10% premium for rarity. Rough copies in Good to Fine shape sell for $5–$10, depending on how many “mutant hairs” they’ve collected. Tarantula’s freaky arc and Wisp’s glow keep it hotter than filler issues, but no keys cap its ceiling.
Expected Value – Will This Comic Surge or Sputter?
Let’s talk trends, because ASM #235 has some juice to jolt! Tarantula’s mutant meltdown is a horror-tinged draw for fans of dark Spider-Man tales—his brief, tragic arc resonates with collectors who dig Venom-style monsters. Will-O’-The-Wisp’s cult status is growing, with modern nods (Amazing Spider-Man tie-ins) hinting at untapped potential. Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. are the heavy hitters—Stern’s run is Spidey royalty, and JRJR’s early art is gold for fans chasing his pre-X-Men days. The Brand Corporation plot ties to Marvel’s corporate villainy (Roxxon vibes), adding lore cred. That said, no first appearances or deaths keep it from A-list hype.
The 2025 comic market’s steady, with Bronze Age Spidey a safe harbor. If Tarantula or Wisp snag a spotlight (say, a Spider-Man animated cameo or a Roxxon arc in Thunderbolts), raw VF copies could hit $15–$25 and NM $30–$50 in 12–18 months. Graded 9.8s might spark to $200–$300 with a villain bump. More likely, expect 5–10% growth through 2027—reliable like Spidey’s web, but not a lightning bolt. Long term, Spidey’s king, and Stern/JRJR’s magic make it a keeper, especially if horror villains trend at cons like WonderCon 2025. It’s a low-risk hold with a shot at glowing up.
Why You NEED This Comic
  • Two-Foe Takedown: Tarantula’s creepy claws vs. Wisp’s electric schemes—Spidey’s got his hands full and it’s awesome.
  • Stern & JRJR Rule: Their tag-team delivers a gritty, gorgeous tale that’s peak Bronze Age Spidey.
  • Monster Mash Vibes: Tarantula’s mutant form is pure 1980s sci-fi horror—think Cronenberg with webs.
  • Spidey’s Solo Swagger: No backup, just Peter vs. chaos, dishing quips and heart in equal doses.
  • Bargain Bin Banger: Snag a villain-packed classic without frying your wallet, with sneaky upside.
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