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Amazing spider-man comic books issue 238

  • Issue #238A
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4660836003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4668465012
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    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-157CCF5-044
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4660836004
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "Tattooz" Inside.
    • Label #1057555001
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3894245009
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #2101475004
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4614725004
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3816053002
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    • Tattoo insert damaged but tattoo present.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    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
    Auction opens January 3
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #1093696009
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4394765006
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4330025004
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    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
    Auction opens January 3
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: White
    • Tattooz Missing.
    • Label #4480048008
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • INCOMPLETE. "Tattooz" missing.
    • Label #0066813006
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: White
    • "Tattooz" Insert Missing Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4350094005
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • INCOMPLETE. Tattooz insert missing.
    • Label #3941360001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "TATTOOZ" Insert Missing.
    • Label #4357813001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • 1" Spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    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.

    The listings below are from eBay, and MyComicShop is not responsible for these items in any way. Some listings shown here may no longer be available if they sold or were ended by the seller after we last retrieved the listing details.

    $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
    $350 Amazing Spider-Man # 238 CGC 7.0 OWW (Marvel, 1983) 1st Hobgoblin, Looks 9.4+
    $450 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 238 CGC 8.5 OW/W DIRECT EDITION WITH TATTOOS 1ST HOBGOBLIN!
    $679 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
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4586249002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "Tattooz" insert missing. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4356894002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    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 #238AMJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 238AMJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert with the tattoo inside. First appearance of the Hobgoblin (Ned Leeds) in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romta Sr. Green Goblin cameo. Romita Jr./Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238A
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 238A

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price.. IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. 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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #238B
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 238B
    • Water damage.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water saturation.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing from interior (affects art and story). Cover detached at one staple. Paper loss on back cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. 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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.