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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) comic books with issue numbers 238-239

  • Issue #238A
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4668465012
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #2101475004
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3894245009
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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238A.N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A.N
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4718830022
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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238B
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238B
    • Piece missing on back cover. Cover detached at one staple.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: White
    • Tattooz Missing.
    • Label #4480048008
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    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • INCOMPLETE. Tattooz insert missing.
    • Label #3941360001
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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz (insert may be present, but tattoo is missing either way). Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    $260 Amazing Spiderman #238 CGC 8.0 Newsstand Edition 1st Hobgoblin No TATTOOZ 1983
    $350 Amazing Spider-Man #238 CGC 8.0 1st Appearance Hobgoblin Green Label Newsstand
    $689 Amazing Spiderman 238 cgc 9.4 With Tatooz White Pages Marvel 1983
    $995 Amazing Spider-Man # 238 CGC 9.6 OW/W (Marvel, 1983) 1st appearance Hobgoblin
    $2,200 1983 Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man 238 CGC 9.8. 1st Appearance of Hobgoblin
    $2,275 Amazing Spider-Man #238 CBCS 9.8 1st appearance of the HobGoblin, Tattooz intact

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  • Issue #238B.N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238B.N
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "Tattooz" insert missing. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4356894002
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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz (insert may be present, but tattoo is missing either way). Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #239
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4668535021
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4087250012
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    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: White
    • Signed by John Romita Jr. on 6/24/22
    • Label #2730707004
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4087250015
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3956022014
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition
    • Label #24-0777427-004
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-2A0A643-003
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4138460014
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023, Jim Shooter and John Romita JR on 10/15/2023.
    • Label #24-06BFB03-015
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition
    • Label #24-0777427-003
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    Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    $79 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #239 CGC 9.2 White Pages, 2nd App Hobgoblin (Marvel 1983)
    $106 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #239 - CGC VF (8.0) - 2ND HOBGOBLIN / WHITE PAGES
    $160 Amazing Spider-Man #239 CGC 9.6 / WHITE PAGES 1983 / 1ST HOBGOBLIN vs. SPIDERMAN
    $165 Amazing Spider-Man #239 CGC 8.5 Newsstand 1st Hobgoblin Battle Key
    $451 Amazing Spider-Man #239 CGC 9.8 White Pages vs the Hobgoblin

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  • Issue #239N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239N
    • Cover oxidation. Water spots.
    • Cover oxidation. Light water damage.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023, and Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #24-06BFB03-018
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr on 10/15/2023. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #24-06BFB03-016
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023, Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr on 10/15/2023. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #24-06BFB03-017
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    • Water damage.
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    Newsstand Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.